2026 APEX Projects: Public Health & Society Students Making a Difference
The first cohort of APEX students has completed projects ranging from community health outreach to accessible public health communication. Their work demonstrates how experiential learning empowers students to support organizations, address real needs, and better understand careers in public health.
Public Health & Society major draws strong student interest
Interest in public health is surging at WashU — and a new undergraduate program is meeting that demand in ways that differ from traditional models.
The Program in Public Health & Society has quickly gained traction since launching its minor in fall 2024 and adding a major in fall 2025. Less than a year after its debut, the major has attracted 84 students, alongside 72 minors. More than 650 students have taken related courses, and the program will graduate its first cohort of 11 students this spring — primarily minors, along with several secondary majors and one primary major.