The Heights

New Global Public Health Minor Draws Students From Across the University

Owen Fahy • September 23, 2019

An interdisciplinary minor in global public health and the common good was introduced this semester as part of the greater Global Public Health program, which launched last year and plans to unveil a major in the fall of 2021.

Public Health Observatory to Finish First Project

Owen Fahy • September 18, 2019

The project aims to draw resources to environmental issues by drawing media attention and equipping politicians and policymakers with a steady flow of background information.

BC Launches Global Observatory on Pollution and Health

Owen Fahy • September 30, 2018

Boston College announced that it has created a Global Observatory on Pollution and Health to raise awareness about the problems surrounding pollution. The observatory will be directed by Philip J. Landrigan.

Landrigan to Lead Global Public Health Initiative

Owen Fahy • September 23, 2018

Boston College hired Philip J. Landrigan as a full-time faculty member to lead the creation of the University’s Global Public Health Initiative, which will include a new major and minor and will be a cornerstone of the new Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, according to a University press release.