School of Public Health
Tennessee State Senator Raumesh Akbari visited the UofM School of Public Health
June 5, 2025, Senator Akbari met with Ken Moody, Executive Director, Governmental and Community Affairs for the University of 蜜桃导航, Dr. Ashish Joshi, SPH Dean and a Distinguished University Professor, and SPH Community Outreach Representative Steve Shular. Dean Joshi shared his vision for the SPH, 鈥淧ublic health is a lived experience. My goal is to ensure the University of 蜜桃导航 School of Public Health is one of the most impactful schools in the nation by providing a curriculum that鈥檚 solution-centric to our students and staff,鈥� said Dr. Ashish Joshi, Dean and Distinguished University Professor of the UofM School of Public Health. Dean Joshi also emphasized the many partnerships the SPH has with area schools, government agencies, businesses, and community groups.
Senator Akbari was impressed with the school鈥檚 recent listing as one of the Top 100 schools of public health in the nation and the success of the University of 蜜桃导航 Model for the establishment of public health clubs in high schools locally and across the globe.
As their visit concluded, Senator Akbari enthusiastically endorsed the SPH鈥檚 many accomplishments and recognitions. 鈥淚鈥檇 like to use the University of 蜜桃导航 School of Public Health鈥檚 platform to change the community of thought about public health. It鈥檚 vital everyone in our state know about the outstanding services being provided by the school. I鈥檓 happy to be a partner to share this news with my colleagues at the Tennessee State Legislature in Nashville and other parts of the country. I鈥檓 so impressed with the innovative work that鈥檚 been accomplished by the University of 蜜桃导航 to serve the local and international communities," said Senator Akbari.
Photo: (left to right) Tennessee State Senator Raumesh Akbari and Dr. Ashish Joshi, SPH Dean and a Distinguished University Professor
Photo (second from right) Tennessee State Senator Raumesh Akbari (left to right) Ken Moody, Executive Director, Governmental and Community Affairs for the University of 蜜桃导航, Dr. Ashish Joshi, SPH Dean and a Distinguished University Professor, and SPH Community Outreach Representative Steve Shular