Researchers with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health are spearheading efforts in Texas to test the effectiveness of Food is Medicine interventions to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Research funding to support these efforts are a part of the American Heart Association’s $7.8 million national initiative to expand Food is Medicine projects under its Health Care by Food program. Public health researchers have embarked on groundbreaking efforts to enhance health outcomes by way of nutrition. Researchers are actively engaged in food-based interventions like food prescription plans ..read more

Tens of thousands of middle and high school students around the globe are getting the chance to explore their academic passion, potential future career paths, and college life on real university campuses thanks to Summer Discovery. Adriane Thorpe CEO, Summer Discovery “Our students develop lifelong friendships and have the opportunity to learn from and build relationships with peers from around the world. It is a truly unique opportunity for students at this age.”  One student thought they wanted to become a doctor. This summer program at the University of Texas at Austin taught her ..read more

Dr. Ashish Joshi, dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, has envisioned and implemented dynamic initiatives that include activating the local youth and the concept of glocalization. Dr. Ashish Joshi Dean, School of Public Health at the University of Memphis “It’s not just about creating a workforce or doling out degrees. We have a much larger responsibility as public-health educators.” When Dr. Ashish Joshi became dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis in the summer of 2022, he wanted to act fast with an educational approach that would ..read more

Guided by his own life experiences and education, Milan Singh teaches his more than 1.6 million Instagram followers how to better earn, save, and manage their money. He shared some tips on how to be better with money and the importance of establishing a brand. Can you share a little bit about your background and expertise in finance? Coming from an immigrant family, I’ve always had the importance of money in my mind, just to create a better life, ever since I was young. So, when I was young, I was very keen on finances and saving and figuring out ways of making money. I’ve been doing side hust ..read more

Princeton University student Gabriella Carter gained fame by securing more than $2 million worth of scholarships, and has used her experience to help others access funds via her online platform Growing with Gabby. She shared what students can do to win more scholarships. What do you think was the most important factor in you receiving more than $2 million in scholarships? Definitely grit. Applying for scholarships is particularly difficult to master because of the inevitable rejection you face in the process. You spent countless hours searching for scholarships, curating your applications, and ..read more

College is expensive. Here are five steps you can take to reduce your costs and graduate with less student loan debt. College is expensive and finding the funds to cover the cost can be a challenge. With college tuition rising each year, it’s more important than ever to start saving early and identify ways to reduce college costs. Here are five ways you can do just that: Advanced coursework opportunities One way to save big on college costs is to earn postsecondary credits while in high school. Prior learning assessments can help you get ahead and make college cheaper. Many institutions of hig ..read more

Student loan and consumer protection lawyer Joshua Cohen shares what students should know about repaying and seeking forgiveness for student loans. What made you want to go into student loan law? This was a complete accident at first. I certainly didn’t go to law school for it. No one knew such a thing existed, including me. I still get folks that don’t know what it is. When I started my firm, I had a file from my old law firm they said I could take. It was a student loan with FDCPA [Fair Debt Collection Practices Act] violations. Two months later, my old firm gave me another file with the sam ..read more

Higher education is one of the largest investments many people make. Tuition insurance can protect that investment by reimbursing some or all of the tuition, housing costs, and fees paid if a student must leave school early for a covered reason. College degrees have become mandatory for many career fields — 3 in 4 newly created jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree. That’s why more than 20 million students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the United States in 2022. Because higher education is no longer viewed as an optional steppingstone to a career, many stud ..read more

Every day, public health professionals around the world work in government, industries, and the nonprofit sector to promote and protect individual and community health. Whether their jobs involve consulting, healthcare management, research, pharmaceuticals, medicine, or community practice, these professionals all rely on their rigorous public health training and education to succeed. A public health education is both diverse and interdisciplinary. It encompasses the analytics of statistics and hard sciences; the behavioral considerations of psychology, anthropology, and sociology; and the proc ..read more

Appreciate a nurse and your gratitude could go beyond making their day — it could alleviate burnout and lead to better healthcare outcomes for patients. Sheila St. Cyr, M.S., R.N., NPD-BC President, Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) “It’s my job to contribute to a happy and healthy healthcare environment for nurses, but anyone can join a nurse’s support system.” Nurses are the backbone of healthcare. Yet staffing shortages, evolving clinician roles, and other pandemic-related challenges have strained their ability to provide life-saving patient care. On top of a ver ..read more