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Marron and Yaver recognized for excellence in public health teaching and mentorship

Two faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to teaching and student mentorship, reflecting a shared commitment to excellence across graduate and undergraduate education. Megan Marron, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology, has received the James L. Craig Endowed Excellence in Education Award, and Miranda Yaver, PhD, assistant professor of health policy and management, has been named the recipient of the Bernard D. Goldstein Undergraduate Public Health Teaching Award.

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HPM graduates reflect on growth, connections made, as they look toward their futures

HPM graduates share their favorite memories and words of advice.

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HPM researchers awarded research grant to study insurance barriers to cancer treatment

More than 40% of adults will develop cancer in their lives, with 58% of those cases appearing in people aged 65 and older.