University of Memphis School of Public Health Dean Meets with Memphis University School Leadership to Explore Potential Collaboration

Memphis, TN — May 8, 2025 — Dr. Ashish Joshi, Dean of the University of Memphis School of Public Health (SPH), and Community Outreach Representative Steve Shular met with the headmaster and staff of Memphis University School (MUS) to explore opportunities for collaboration.

The meeting, held at MUS in East Memphis, focused on a range of potential curriculum partnerships and student engagement initiatives. Dean Joshi also shared the success of SPH-sponsored high school public health clubs, which have been established both locally and internationally.

This conversation marks a step toward expanding public health education and outreach efforts among high school students in the Mid-South.

Photo: (left to right) SPH Dean Joshi, MUS Head of Upper School Zach Hazen, MUS Assistant Head for College Counseling & Student Programming Jenny Byers MUS , Pete Sanders, MUS Headmaster, and SPH Community Outreach Representative Steve Shular