1981-1982 Howard University Public Health Program

Step into a rare piece of Black academic and public health history with this original 1981–1982 Howard University Public Health Program booklet from the estate collection of Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell.

This archival publication provides an in depth look into Howard University’s Master’s Degree Program in Public Health during a transformative period in community health education.Inside, the booklet outlines the mission and goals of the program, curriculum schedules, degree requirements, admissions information, and faculty listings from the early 1980s. It also includes photographs documenting Dr. Barnwell’s early involvement in public health, offering a unique glimpse into her professional journey and contributions during this important stage of her career.

More than a university publication, this booklet reflects the growing movement to address health disparities and expand public health education within Black communities. 

An exceptional collectible for historians, educators, archivists, Howard University alumni, public health professionals, and collectors of Black history and educational ephemera. This rare booklet preserves a story of scholarship, service, and community impact while highlighting the early public health work of one of our most influential cultural voices.