The Campaign to Build a New Home for the School
The UC Berkeley School of Public Health continues to excel in its mission of preparing tomorrow's public health professionals and driving change through research and community engagement—even as it operates out of makeshift, temporary quarters scattered across the Berkeley campus. Imagine what the School could accomplish if it had facilities commensurate with the scale of its mission.
The School of Public Health is now set to break ground for a new, state-of-the-art building, which will be the centerpiece of a planned Community Health Campus. The 180,000-square-foot facility will centralize all public health teaching and research, with classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, conference rooms, and offices equipped with the latest in information and communication technology.
These new facilities are critical if the School is to continue to attract and retain top-tier faculty, enroll greater numbers of qualified applicants, and equip them with the skills to meet society's health needs. The need for superior public health education, research, and action has never been more urgent.
State funding is important, but covers only 15% of the School's operating budget. The vast majority of
support comes from grants that are designated for research use only. Private philanthropy is essential to make our vision a reality. New, world-class facilities that encourage greater collaboration and high-quality work will further strengthen the School's reputation as a community resource and enable us to compete more effectively in the grant arena.
Overall Goal for a New Home for the School: $180 million
Make a secure online gift to the School of Public Heath Building Fund
