The Dornsife School of Public Health
About the School
The Dornsife School of Public Health was founded on the principle of health as a human right and the recognition of the importance of social justice as a means to achieve health for all.
Drexel Dornsife delivers innovative public health undergraduate and graduate programs, anchored by our strong commitment to improving health in cities and Drexel’s renowned experiential learning opportunities.
As part of a top-tier comprehensive research university, public health students benefit from specialized research centers, hands-on faculty mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaborations with an extensive set of local and global partners.
Drexel Dornsife is one of the top schools of public health in the United States and is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Vision. To be a trusted leader in public health – advancing a world of collective health and justice.
Mission. The mission of Drexel Dornsife is to advance health as a human right, improve population health, and eliminate health disparities through impactful research, integrative education, and meaningful partnerships with communities.
Values. Drexel Dornsife faculty, staff, and students are committed to the following shared values:
- Collective Well-Being: Cultivating a culture of care, healing, and justice by prioritizing mental health, addressing root causes of disparity, and sustaining people, connections, capacities, and the planet through shared strength.
- Partnership: Building authentic and trust-based relationships with individuals, communities, and organizations by sharing power, meeting partners where they are, and co-creating solutions—recognizing that lasting change is community-led and grounded in mutual respect.
- Integrity: Upholding honesty, accountability, and transparency by aligning words with actions, welcoming feedback, acknowledging mistakes, and building trust.
- Social Responsibility: Acting with a moral and institutional obligation to advance health, human rights, and the common good, while actively preventing harm and addressing systemic inequities.
- Systematic Excellence: Pursuing high-quality, evidence-based education, research, and practice rooted in public health science and a growth mindset.
For more information on Drexel’s public health programs, visit the Dornsife School of Public Health website.