School of Global Health
“Catalyzing Solutions to Optimize the Health of our World”
As the first and only School of Global Health (SGH) in the United States, SGH brings together students, faculty, researchers, leaders, and experts who are ready to actualize, operationalize, and ultimately optimize the health of all communities.
Why Global Health at Meharry
Health Optimization through Research Innovation
- Global Health
- Health Policy
- Public Health
- Climate Change
- Population Health
- Social & Political Determinants of Health
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Legal Epidemiology
A “we, not me” Approach
At the School of Global Health, we recognize that lasting progress in health demands collective resolve—putting purpose and people before self-interest. Advancing the well-being of our communities is not a solo endeavor; it requires the shared commitment of our students, faculty, partners, and collaborators. True impact is only possible when we work together, shoulder to shoulder, in pursuit of a healthier future for all.
Are you ready to join our community of trailblazers, leaders, and catalysts of change who dare to disrupt the status quo, challenge prevailing narratives, and forge new paths for a better tomorrow?
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LOMA LINDA, Calif. — March 25, 2026 — Today, the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College, in partnership with Loma Linda University Health, launched the Health Assessments and Rapid Transformation (HEART) Initiative in San Bernardino County, California. The five-year initiative aims to reduce cardiovascular disease by building community-based […]
The Meharry Medical College School of Global Health (SGH) is pleased to introduce Lynn C. Todman, Ph.D., as Professor and Inaugural Chair of the Department of Population Health. Dr. Todman brings more than a decade of executive health equity leadership experience to SGH, most recently serving as Vice President of […]
This World AIDS day we sat down with School of Global Health student, Princess Jauan Durbin, a dedicated global health equity scholar and nationally recognized HIV prevention leader. From shaping youth-centered systems change to advancing person-centered sexual health strategies across the South, Princess brings a powerful commitment to ending the […]