
We prepare students to apply theories, concepts, and methods of the various social and behavioral science disciplines to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that prevent illness and promote health.
K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship for doctoral students
The Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences is actively recruiting doctoral students for the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship, which supports outstanding and diverse graduate students and prepares them for academic and/or research careers. Each year, the School of Public Health selects distinguished doctoral applicants to participate in this prestigious program, which provides five years of financial support, plus academic guidance and cohort-based mentoring.
Interested applicants must apply to the doctoral program by the deadline; award recipients matriculate as full-time students in Fall 2025.
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Meet 4 graduate students who took unconventional paths to Pitt
Gabriel F. Quinteros (MPH/MSW, ’25) says Pitt is enabling his dream of being a change-maker. “I want to be a part of the community that helps. I don’t want to demand representation, but I want to join the ranks. Pitt is helping me to be the person I needed so much when I was younger.”

Pittsburgh woman remembers her sister's life-saving gift of organ donation
"Emily's the one who got me hooked on 'ER,' and that inspired me to become a paramedic when I was in college, to get interested in medicine," said Beth Hoffman, assistant professor of behavioral and community health sciences.

Hollywood actor Noah Wyle makes a Pitt stop
Last week at Pitt’s School of Public Health, Hoffman—an assistant professor of behavioral and community health sciences—moderated a panel discussion featuring actor Noah Wyle.