35 YEARS
35 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
1985
2006
School of Public Health founded as a joint venture between UAlbany and NYSDOH.
Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow was created to strengthen and support the development of the local and state public health workforce.
1990
2005
Research Experience for Undergraduates program established with National Science Foundation (NSF) funding, with the focus on directing underrepresented students into science. Over 200 students were trained under this initiative.
The Cancer Research Center opened to conduct research and provide training related to understanding the genetic and environmental causes of cancer.
1993
2002
The School received its first formal accreditation, becoming the 26th fully accredited school of public health in the U.S.
From 2002 to 2017, the School received funding from CDC to develop and deliver emergency preparedness training to public health professionals and emergency responders.
1995
1996
The Center for Health Workforce Studies was established to provide timely, accurate information and conduct policy-relevant research about the health workforce.
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The nationally-recognized and awardwinning Center for Public Health Continuing Education was established to provide exemplary education for the public health and health care workforce.
