The University chose Assistant Professor Nicole Basta for one of the most sought-after faculty awards at the University of Minnesota. Designed for new assistant professors, the two-year professorship acknowledges Basta’s promise, her track record of innovative research and funding success, and her commitment to teaching and service.
Awards
New Illinois Regional Hospital Named After MHA Alum
The $505 million “Javon Bea Hospital” will offer multiple trauma centers, neonatal care units, and serve 15 counties in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Meet the 2018 SPH Community Partner Award Recipients
Learn more about this year’s award recipients and honor them at the 13th annual Community Partners Celebration on Thursday, October 27, 2016.
Kozhimannil Joins Women’s Health Issues Editorial Board
Associate Professor Katy Kozhimannil joins the journal dedicated to providing important information on women’s health for researchers, health professionals, social scientists, policymakers, and others.
U.S. Department of State Names Osterholm U.S. Science Envoy
Professor Michael Osterholm will combat biological threats by working with priority countries on infectious disease preparedness and antimicrobial stewardship.
Nguyen Appointed to State Environmental Health Tracking Panel
Associate Professor Ruby Nguyen is serving as the University’s scientist representative on the Minnesota Department of Health’s Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring Advisory Panel.
Hardeman Named to the Planned Parenthood of Minnesota Board
Assistant Professor Rachel Hardeman joins the board to provide policy and strategic direction as well as financial oversight and planning for the organization.
Hardeman Named to MDH’s Health Equity Council
Assistant Professor Rachel Hardeman has been appointed to the Minnesota Departments of Health’s Health Equity Advisory Leadership Council to help address the state’s disparities and inequities.
Meet the 2017 SPH Community Partner Award Recipients
Learn more about this year’s award recipients and honor them at the 13th annual Community Partners Celebration on Thursday, October 27, 2016.
Frizzell Named to Governing of Board of Indian Health Board of Minneapolis
Assistant Professor Linda Bane Frizzell was recently elected to join the governing board of the Indian Health Board (IHB) of Minneapolis.
PhD Student Green Awarded 2017-18 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
PhD student Deirdre Green was awarded the 2017-18 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship to pursue research focusing on health and injuries among janitors.
Wholey Honored with Top National Scholar Award
Professor Douglas Wholey received the Provan Distinguished Scholar Award from the Health Care Management Division of the Academy of Management in Atlanta on Aug. 8.
