The Network provides opportunities for leaders in undergraduate public health, global health, and global public health education to work together and learn from each other with the goal of advancing undergraduate education in public health and global health.

ASPPH works to advance public health and global health undergraduate education, research, and practice, and the public’s health. ASPPH provides timely updates on pertinent policy actions and legislative events.

ASPPH recognizes achievement and distinction among Network faculty members through the Riegelman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Public Health Education. This award, made possible with the generous support of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Linda Riegelman, recognizes outstanding faculty members who have garnered respect and enthusiasm from undergraduate students for demonstrating exceptional teaching.

Tracks trends and conduct institutional benchmarking with interactive dashboards and reports that feature academic public health data collected by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics.

ASPPH hosts events throughout the year for leadership, faculty, staff and students in public health, global health, and global public health education including the Undergraduate Summit, workshops, and webinars. Faculty also engage through online discussion groups. See ASPPH Upcoming Events for more information.

ASPPH provides resources on topics to support academic excellence, as well as materials to aid in student recruitment efforts. In addition, ASPPH sponsors a centralized jobs site featuring career opportunities in academic public health and practice settings.

ASPPH publishes a quarterly Network News newsletter (View submission guidelines), a monthly email advisory, and regular policy and advocacy updates to keep Network members informed on topics that impact undergraduate education.

ASPPH provides information to and coordinates events for current and prospective students. Events are geared toward high school, community college, and four-year college students. In addition, events are also held to introduce public health to children in grades K-8.