2025 Annual Report

Celebrating five years, the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health has become a dynamic hub for innovation, education, and community impact. Through research, partnerships, and diverse academic programs, it empowers future leaders to address global health challenges, advance equity, and improve well-being—fulfilling its promise to create a healthier world.

At the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health, students like Thet Nwe Myo Khin turn curiosity into impact through education, advocacy, and research. With innovative undergraduate and graduate programs, hands-on learning, and community partnerships, the school empowers future leaders to shape equitable, evidence-based solutions for today’s most urgent public health challenges.

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health advances well-being by shaping evidence-based policy locally and globally. From pioneering tobacco control and influencing FDA and Surgeon General reports to addressing climate, nutrition, and equity, faculty research informs legislation and public action—transforming science into impactful policy that protects health worldwide.

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health advances community-centered research to address global challenges in gender equity, clean water, and physical activity. Through initiatives in environmental health, planetary health, and social justice, faculty collaborate worldwide to empower communities, inform policy, and promote healthier, more equitable futures for all.

At the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health, dedicated staff connect students with community partners, support experiential learning, and strengthen local health initiatives. Programs like the Neighborhood Health Program and Revive & Survive San Diego illustrate how staff foster education, collaboration, and hands-on impact—ensuring student growth while advancing community well-being.