Mission & Vision

With the power and passion of our people, we will make meaningful progress toward delivering on the promise of public health for all.
Dean M. Daniele Fallin, PhD
Mission
To make the world healthier and more equitable through excellence in research, education, and practice.
Our Core Purpose
Making a world of difference, one community at a time
Vision
The best possible health for all people in all populations across all communities
Values
We are unified in our commitment to:
- Excellence and rigor in research, education, and public health practice
- Collaboration, cultural humility, and ethical engagement with domestic and global communities
- Integrity, humility, empathy, and grace in our work and daily interactions
- Social justice and anti racism in our practices and policies
- An inclusive and equitable workplace and learning environment
- Diverse ideas and healthy debate foundational to a learning culture

Delivering On the Promise of Public Health for All
Public health is inherently meant to benefit everyone, everywhere. But barriers—including systemic racism, health disparities, and rampant misinformation—stand in the way of progress. We developed our new five-year strategic plan to break down these barriers and deliver on the promise of public health for all through leadership in public health education, research, and practice.
Ready to Move Forward?
We are the #2 school of public health in the nation on a mission to move public health forward—join us.