Supporting Students' Passion in Public Health

An important part of the student journey is the support they received along the way. Michael Ward, Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shares how he became interested in supporting student life. He discusses what prospective students should consider when applying to public health program and what he enjoys most about the Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Dean Ward oversees Admissions, Financial Aid, Records and Registration, Career Services, Disability Support, and Student Life. His work has focused on leading educational experiences as well as enrollment management services for various student populations including: graduate students, international students, studio artists, educators in training, scientists, and many others. Dean Ward has served as a student affairs administrator for over thirty years. Within the community, Dean Ward currently serves on the Elijah Cummings Youth Board.  Dean Ward earned his bachelor's degree in English Literature at the College of St. Francis in Illinois. His master's degree is in higher education administration from Kent State University in Ohio and he is also a certified executive leadership coach.    To learn more about how to apply to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the resources for students, please visit the following- https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-admissions-services/how-to-apply https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/office-of-student-affairs/student-life Request information about programs to match your interests