WHERE YOUR GIFT IS NEEDED
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CAMPAIGN GOALS
Cash/pledge goal: $60 million
Bequest intentions: $4 million
Highlights:
• Building renovation and addition: $10 million
• Endowed faculty positions: $5 million
• Endowed student scholarships/fellowships: $5 million
• Programmatic, research, public service and discretionary support: $40 million |
School of Public Health
The science and art of protecting and improving community health through education, health promotion, research and disease prevention.
Opportunities for Personal Giving
SPH Gift Funds and Scholarships
School of Public Health (General)
Biostatistics
Environmental Health Sciences
Epidemiology
Health Behavior & Health Education
Health Management & Policy
Interdepartmental Concentrations
Population Planning
Make a Gift Online
To make a gift online to the fund of your choice, please review the funds available in the area you wish to support. Make a note of the account number before entering Michigan Giving Online. Enter the account number into the online giving form to designate your gift. To make a gift through another method, please contact the SPH Office of Development.
How to Contact Us
Ask questions, find specific information or just get to know the School of Public Health by calling: 734-764-8093
LoriLee Rebhan, Director of Development
rebhan@umich.edu
Gail McCulloch, Associate Director of Development
gailmcc@umich.edu
Sarah Tyran, Annual Fund and Alumni Relations Manager
saraht@umich.edu
Lorraine Wiley, Administrative Assistant
boncella@umich.edu
Noel Lasho, Secretary
nlasho@umich.edu
Alumni-Donor Help Line: 734-647-6200
University Central Development Office: 734-647-6000
Partnership Opportunities
Scholarships
Public health, like the economy, is no longer just a local concern. It is vital to train students from all walks of life and from countries across the globe. This is how to impact disease prevention and health promotion. By training specialists who work in more than 90 countries, the School of Public Health is truly changing the world.
Supporting SPH graduate students allows us to attract the brightest minds and a diverse group of new professionals. A passion for the field and making a lasting impact on behalf of the public's health must be paired with additional financial support that allows these professional-in-training to meet the demands of a rigorous program—one of the best in the country.
Complete list of scholarship gift opportunities
Facilities
The vision—a physical space that reflects the technology enriched community-based public health focus of the School and its hundreds of public/private organizational partners.
SPH has broken ground on a new facility whose design matches the academic excellence U of M is known for internationally. $20 million in private support is needed to complete the building and renovation. Significantly upgraded labs, additional teaching and community space and technological upgrades will transform this interconnected, collaborative and highly sophisticated public health program.
For naming opportunities or general gifts, please call the Development Office.
Innovative Research
The number of relevant research initiatives being conducted by the faculty and graduates through the School of Public Health is astounding. Women's Reproductive Health, Influenza Prevention, Nano-Technology and Health Care Costs to name a few, are all being supported by private donations and grants. It is out of the entrepreneurial efforts of the faculty that truly world-impacting studies are being conducted to help guide our national health agenda.
For a complete list of research projects, Centers and other innovative programs, call the Development Office. Support for Faculty
Being the vanguard public health institution in the U.S. takes strong support of our outstanding faculty. Traditionally given in the form of endowments, faculty support is critical to both attracting and keeping top-notch professionals. These professionals form the backbone of the School's reputation and output.
To ask about endowing faculty positions please call the Development Office.
SPH Gift Funds and Scholarships
School of Public Health (General)
School of Public Health Enrichment Fund 362874
Fund to provide unrestricted support for scholarships, program development and seed money for special projects.
School of Public Health Building Fund 367226
Fund to support the renovation of the School of Public Health complex to enhance and promote interdisciplinary research and community partnerships.
Center for Risk Science and Communication (CRSC) 307955
Program support for evidence-based risk assessment and communication.
Kathleen Hoyi Memorial Scholarship Fund 570400
Scholarship to a second year or doctoral student with high achievement in gene mapping and prevention of breast cancer.
Life Science Values and Society Program Gifts 308451
Fund to educate the community about genetic information by collaborating with religious leaders, scientists, and the public.
Marshall H. Becker Scholarship Fund 701861
Scholarship assistance for students focused on health behavior issues.
Marvin Selin Scholarship Fund 575076
Scholarship assistance for students in honor of "Marv", assistant dean for UM SPH.
Mary Angela DiGiovanni Disaster Preparedness Fund 307972
Fund for annual support for field experience in disaster preparedness in memory of SPH student, Angela DiGiovanni, who was very committed to this area of study.
Myron and Isabel Wegman Scholarship Fund 797216
Scholarship fund in honor of M. Wegman, M.D., a former Dean and tireless advocate for public health and mentor to many public health professionals.
PHSAD (Public Health Students of African Descent) Alumni Scholarship Fund 363976
Scholarship assistance for public health students of African descent.
Richard Remington Memorial Fund 364321
Fund to support special projects at the School of Public Health in honor of Richard Remington, former Dean.
Scholarship Fund for Risk Science and Communication 310957
Fund to provide students of Risk Science and Communication with academic support through a scholarship award based on merit or need.
SEP Annual Fund 308045
Fund for the annual production of the Summer Enrichment Program for healthcare internships.
SEP Perpetuity Fund 570751
Endowment fund established to secure the future of the Summer Enrichment Program for promoting diversity in healthcare.
SPH Fund for Internships in Applied Public Health in Honor of Nedra Overall Agnew 575322
Fund to support student interns in all types of public health organizations.
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Biostatistics
Biostatistics Student Development Fund 367620
Fund to support flexible professional development for Biostatistics students.
Richard G. Cornell Scholarship Fund
707545
Scholarship assistance to students in Biostatistics in honor of retired Professor Richard G. Cornell.
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Environmental Health Sciences
Environmental Health Sciences Department Fund 330560
Fund to support the department's innovative programs and projects for faculty and students.
EHS Scholarship/Award Fund 307047
Scholarship fund to help recruit and develop the best national environmental health sciences students.
Herbert Cornish Student Travel Fund 307605
Fund to provide assistance to students for travel to professional meetings, honoring pioneering toxicology professor Herbert H. Cornish.
Industrial Hygiene Fund 304898
Fund to support Industrial Hygiene program activities within the Environmental Health Sciences Department.
Isadore Bernstein Fund 790876
Fund to support biennial educational events focusing on environmental health issues, especially risk appraisal and analysis.
Maxine Moore Forsyth Human Nutrition Scholarship Fund 302968 Scholarship support for worthy students studying human nutrition.
The Walter Block Fund in Nutrition 308461
Award to recognize the outstanding nutrition student(s) each year.
Toxicology Development Fund 363074
Fund to support the Toxicology Program.
Warren Cook Prize 312560
Award for an Industrial Health student who demonstrates promise and strong leadership.
William Gibson Memorial Fund 323960
Annual award to recognize an outstanding student in the field of environmental health sciences.
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Epidemiology
Epidemiology Gift Fund 318480
Fund for the department to be able to respond to special student and faculty needs.
Epidemiology Scholarship Fund 308841
Scholarship fund to help recruit and develop the best national epidemiology students.
Blackerby Lectureship Fund 702210
Support for lecture program in Dental Public Health.
Dave Striffler Fund in Dental Public Health 333090
Scholarship assistance for Dental Public Health students.
Francis E. Payne Fellowship 575334
Fund to provide up to two doctoral student fellowships per year, recognizing outstanding scholarship in doctoral research study. Fund honors former public health faculty member Francis Payne.
Higashi Memorial Fund 307189
Fund to support research training of students in Epidemiology in honor of Dr. Gene Higashi, who dedicated his life to parasitology, immunology and comparative pathology.
Gordon & Sarah Seiss Brown Fund 300826
Fund for books, journals, and computer software for use by Epidemiology students.
Gundkunst Lecture 325400
Support for a lecture every two years by a distinguished Epidemiology professional.
H. F. Maassab Student Award 794505
Fund to support research and presentation in the field of viral respiratory diseases, in honor of "John" Maassab, inventor of FluMist.
Jan deVries Memorial Scholarship 792128
Annual award to an outstanding Epidemiology/International Health student.
Thomas Francis, Jr. Lecture 324240
Support for an annual lecture by a distinguished Epidemiology professional.
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Health Behavior & Health Education
Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center 310815
Fund to support the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center, which aims to enhance the understanding of the social and physical environmental determinants of health and reducing and eventually eliminating health inequities in Detroit through interventions and policy change.
HBHE Alumni Gift Fund 303875
Fund to provide support for special student and faculty projects.
HBHE Scholarship Fund 308694
Fund to support exceptional students in field placements and tuition.
Center for Managing Chronic Disease 308874
Fund to support the management of chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, and cancer through the center's activities.
Irving Zeitz Memorial Fund 736501
Fund to support Health Behavior/Health Education students in their field work and those who reflect a strong dedication to equity and human rights.
Janz Memorial Fund 302503
Fund to support students, programs, and teaching, in honor of the memory of Richard Janz.
Lawren H. Daltroy Memorial 570690
Fund to support doctoral students focusing on provider/patient communication.
Mabel Rugen Fund 795862
Fund to support young researchers and doctoral students to further interdisciplinary studies in health education.
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Health Management & Policy
HMP Alumni Gift Fund 795567
Special project support for the HMP Department.
HMP Scholarship Fund 307568
Scholarship fund for the best and brightest students competing in the study of health management and policy.
Avedis Donabedian Memorial Scholarship 306376
Scholarship assistance for doctoral or master's candidates working in the areas of quality and monitoring of health services, which honors a pioneer in this field.
Brenda Zimm-Oscar Memorial Fund 366260
Scholarship for a student who has achieved academic excellence and demonstrated a commitment to his/her community.
Center for Law, Ethics, and Health 310274
Program support for empirical research examining the impact of law on the delivery of health care and public health services.
Class of '76 Lecture 570385
Fund to support a topical lecture in hospital administration, in honor of Professor John Griffith.
Frederick J. Barten Scholarship Fund 575153
Scholarship award for students demonstrating leadership potential and ability to contribute to health administration.
John R. Griffith Center for Healthcare Leadership 575257
Fund to support the center in its pursuit of excellence in the management and operations of healthcare delivery and financing.
John R. Griffith Fund 712380
Merit-based annual scholarships to honor Professor John Griffith for his dedication to students.
Lawrence Hill Memorial Fund 303329
Biennial Alumni Award for excellence in the field of hospital administration.
S.J. Axelrod/Eugene Feingold Memorial Scholarship Fund 790675
Annual scholarship for economically disadvantaged students who demonstrate academic excellence and the values of helping the underserved.
Walter J. McNerney Leadership Award
365929
Award to support innovative healthcare research and its applications, and in honor of a pioneer in healthcare.
Willard H. Johnson Scholarship Fund 307028
Scholarship assistance to a student based on academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to health care.
William C. Steeler Scholarship Fund 364284
Fund to support individuals interested in improving health conditions through grassroots community involvement. The fund honors the untimely death of "Bill" a tireless Native American healthcare professional.
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Interdepartmental Concentrations
Global Health IC Gift Fund 307368
Fund to support the Global Health Interdepartmental Concentration Program.
Public Health Genetics Fund 365384
Fund to support the Interdepartmental Concentration in Public Health Genetics.
Reproductive & Women's Health Fund 575253
Fund to support summer internships for work in reproductive and women's health.
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Population Planning
Center for Population Planning Fund 362181
Fund to support national and international guest lecturers in the areas of international family planning and reproductive health.
George B. Simmons Fund 303424
Fund to support students in the field of international family planning and reproductive health and other special events.
Leslie Corsa Award 302206
Memorial lecture representing concern about the improvement of quality of life issues.
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