In case you missed it: the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed definition of ‘professional degrees’ excludes MPH, DrPH, MSPH, MS in Public Health, and other graduate public health programs. This change could limit access to federal financial aid and ultimately shrink the nation’s public health workforce. Funny how our ‘non-professional’ degrees are the ones keeping communities safe, informed, and supported. To all my public health girlies—your work is needed, your impact is real, and your de

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