The Drexel University School of Public Health today welcomed back all students and recognized the incoming Class of 2009, which features the largest number of Executive Program students in the school’s history.
Scenes from the SPH Welcome BBQ, September 20
As students start class for the fall 2007 term on Monday, September 24, the Drexel University School of Public Health celebrates continued growth and the reaching of several major milestones this past year. In mid-June, the School of Public Health graduated its largest senior class to date. The ceremony featured a commencement address from the president of the University of Miami and former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Donna E. Shalala.
In July, the School of Public Health received full accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The seven year accreditation is the maximum amount of time that can be granted by the independent accrediting agency.
According to school officials, research grants have quadrupled, community partnerships have grown and the amount of fulltime and adjunct faculty members has grown in number and breadth of focus over the past several years. This includes the hiring of three new faculty members for this semester.
We wish all students the very best this year, and welcome the first-year students to the Drexel University School of Public Health.