HBS Stories and News
From alumni updates to research initiatives, learn more about all of the latest developments happening here at HBS.
 | Alumni Spotlight: Chrystal OkontaHBS alum, Chrystal Okonta, MSPH '19, reflects on fostering health equity, building an effective health communication campaign, and addressing food safety in her role at the USDA during the COVID-19 pandemic. September 28, 2020 |
 | HBS Awards and Accomplishments: August 2020A monthly series featuring ten awards and accomplishments across the Department of Health, Behavior & Society. September 14, 2020 |
 | Research News Brief: Researchers Propose New Framework to Address the Opioid Epidemic’s Social Roots, Decrease Drug-Related DeathsNew study uses a social determinants of health approach to evaluate the opioid epidemic, offering a six-strategy framework to curb long-term drug-related deaths in the U.S. August 24, 2020 |
 | Alumni Spotlight: HBS Alums Launch Ars Medica, a Nonprofit to Humanize the Culture of MedicineHBS alums, Marielle “Mari” Bugayong, MSPH ’19, and Javier de la Maza, MSPH ’19, share the story behind their nonprofit, Ars Medica – from launching the organization as HBS students to COVID-19’s impact on the group’s mission and vision. August 13, 2020 |
| HBS Awards and Accomplishments: July 2020A monthly series featuring ten awards and accomplishments across the Department of Health, Behavior & Society. August 12, 2020 |
 | Alumni Spotlight: Blake ReillyHBS alum, Blake Reilly, MSPH ’19, talks health communication, higher education administration, and how COVID-19 has impacted his role as an assistant dean at Bates College. August 12, 2020 |
| Research News Brief: Religious Coping May Hold Quality of Life Benefits for Men with Prostate CancerNew research explores the implications of religion and faith on quality of life for Black and white men with prostate cancer. July 15, 2020 |
 | In Memoriam: A Tribute to Alena Frey from the MHS 2021 CohortMembers of the HBS Master of Health Science (MHS) 2021 cohort honor the memory of their classmate, Alena Frey, in a new letter. July 14, 2020 |
| HBS Awards and Accomplishments: June 2020A monthly series featuring ten awards and accomplishments across the Department of Health, Behavior & Society. July 9, 2020 |
 | HBS Statement on Supporting Our International Student CommunityThe Department of Health, Behavior & Society stands in solidarity with our international student community. July 9, 2020 |
 | Alumni Spotlight: Mollie Cueva-DabkoskiFormer HBS student, Mollie Cueva-Dabkoski (KSAS ’17), discusses mixed identity, the intersection of sociology and public health, and her position at the ACLU. June 16, 2020 |
 | Student Showcase: Lauren DaytonPhD student, Lauren Dayton, talks about tackling structural inequalities in COVID-19 prevention, avoiding burnout, and maintaining a balance between public health research, practice, and advocacy. June 11, 2020 |
| HBS Awards and Accomplishments: May 2020A monthly series featuring ten awards and accomplishments across the Department of Health, Behavior & Society. June 1, 2020 |
 | New Course Highlight: The Wellness Industry and Public HealthHBS alum, Shauna Harrison (JHSPH ’11), reflects on pursuing a career at the intersection of public health and fitness and creating her new HBS Summer Institute course: The Wellness Industry and Public Health. May 19, 2020 |
 | New Course Highlight: Effective Risk Communication to Overcome Health Disparities During a PandemicHBS professor, Douglas Storey, reflects on COVID-19, health equity, and his new HBS Summer Institute course: Effective Risk Communication to Overcome Health Disparities During a Pandemic. May 11, 2020 |
 | Alumni Spotlight: Delaney McGuireMSPH grad, Delaney McGuire, talks jazz, networking, and landing her consulting role at Deloitte. May 4, 2020 |