School of Public Health

**Two Universities With One Mission** Two of Oregon’s leading universities have joined forces to train the next generation of public health leaders. Oregon Health Science University is known internationally for groundbreaking and life-saving research in cancer and medicine. Portland State University is a national model for community engagement and academic innovation. Together, the two universities offer unmatched opportunity for students to learn in the classroom and in real-world settings. **Our Vision** **Promoting a healthy, equitable, and just society** Our School of Public Health will lead in advancing a healthy, equitable society through community engagement, education, research, scholarship, and service. **Our Mission** **Educate future public health leaders and advance public health scholarship and practice in collaboration with our communities to promote health and social equity** Uniting the cultures and resources of Oregon Health Science University and Portland State University, the School of Public Health educates future public health leaders and advances public health scholarship through creative research, innovative educational practices, and sustained engagement with community partners. **Our Values** The values of the School of Public Health guide our community-engaged education, research, scholarly, and service activities. **INCLUSION** Promoting diversity, equity, and cultural humility in our institutions and communities. **INNOVATION** Uniting the strengths of our two institutions through creative education, research, and sustained community engagement. **INTEGRATION** Connecting perspectives, strategies, and methods across institutions, disciplines, and communities. **INTEGRITY** Practicing ethical principles, transparency, and empathy. **IMPACT** Advancing health, justice, and social equity in our city, state, and the world.