Department of Public Health

11/9/2018 Featured Story

Creatures on Campus Tame Student Stress

Creatures on Campus Tame Student Stress

Public Health Department Chair Nicole Champagne brings Ben, the university's first therapy dog, to campus twice a week and the Wellness Center recently brought baby animals to campus, all to reduce student stress.

11/9/2018 Featured Story
10/26/2018 Featured Story

‘I’m a Human Being, Not a Target’

‘I’m a Human Being, Not a Target’

“Confronting Gun Violence Against Kids” was the theme of the College of Education’s 23rd Panasuk Symposium on Educational Research, Policy & Practice, which featured Peter Cunningham, former assistant secretary for communications and outreach for the U.S. Department of Education.

10/26/2018 Featured Story
10/16/2018 Featured Story

For Genetic Counselors, Career Growth's in Their DNA

For Genetic Counselors, Career Growth's in Their DNA

At a recent career seminar, students from a variety of majors heard from three experienced genetic counselors about the various career options in the profession, as well as the challenges and rewards of their jobs.

10/16/2018 Featured Story
9/26/2018 Featured Story

Professors Tackle Opioid Epidemic with Hands-on Research

Professors Tackle Opioid Epidemic with Hands-on Research

Assoc. Prof. Wilson Palacios is researching new approaches to prevent opioid overdoses and the spread of disease in Lowell. Meanwhile, Asst. Prof. Angela Wangari Walter is identifying barriers to prevention, treatment and recovery for fishing industry workers in New England.

9/26/2018 Featured Story

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