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University of Memphis dean outlines high‑school public‑health programs, research gains to council committee
Summary
Dean of the University of Memphis School of Public Health told a City Council committee the new school is expanding dual‑enrollment and high‑school clubs, growing research funding and community partnerships; council members offered support and asked for impact metrics.
The University of Memphis School of Public Health presented its new programs and community partnerships to the Public Service, Arts and Youth Initiative Committee on May 6, outlining dual‑enrollment high‑school courses, public‑health clubs and expanded research activity.
The presentation matter-of-factly described new K‑12 pathways and local partnerships that school leaders say aim to expand public‑health knowledge and workforce pipelines across Memphis.
Dean Joshi, who led the briefing, told the committee the school has prioritized early engagement with students. “We are the first school of public health…that has established public‑health dual enrollment in high schools,” Joshi said. He added…
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