May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026 —
Public Health Research Day is more than just a series of presentations; it is a vibrant celebration of innovation, mentorship and the relentless pursuit of a healthier world, hosted by the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science.
February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026 —
At the 2026 Indigi-Con Creators Symposium, the Indigenous Futures Institute will bring artists and advocates together to celebrate Indigenous culture, storytelling and creativity, and uplifting Indigenous knowledge through community-based programming for the next generation.
November 20, 2025
November 20, 2025 —
The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego is expanding its roadway safety education efforts to reach more Californians, with a focus on Native American youth, pedestrian safety and Spanish-speaking communities.
October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025 —
The 2025-26 academic year marks the launch of a new, 21st-century Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health degree with a concentration in health services research and implementation science that is uniquely fitting of the university’s interdisciplinary spirit.
October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025 —
UC San Diego is buzzing with the energy of thousands of students navigating new schedules and spaces. Among the new and returning students, six individuals stand out - the first to enter a trailblazing chapter in public health education. Let’s meet the inaugural cohort of the school’s new program.
July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025 —
Rising temperatures in California are causing fewer cold-related deaths, outweighing heat-related deaths. However, hotter temperatures significantly increases emergency department visits – a previously overlooked consequence of climate change that could place greater burden on the healthcare system.
July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 —
To celebrate training half a million San Diegans in CPR the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and the County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services hosted a Revive & Survive San Diego hands-only CPR event on the beach.
June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025 —
Established in 2019, the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health at UC San Diego builds on the university’s strengths in research and public health. Launching its first academic year in 2020, the school now celebrates its fifth commencement and largest class - 333 graduates.
February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025 —
Revive & Survive San Diego aims to save lives by training 1 million San Diegans in hands-only CPR. This initiative is in partner with UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and the County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services.
May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024 —
Fresh-cut flowers, plants and other greenery bring joy and beauty to homes and offices. They’re also big business. While economic projections trend upward across the globe, a concerning reality lurks beneath the surface: Herbicides used to grow these crops may be reducing brain function in teens.
