three newest master of public health tracks<\/a>, whose fall 2014 launch recently was announced in the key areas of biostatistics, epidemiology and public health policy and administration, said Peck.<\/p>\n\u201cThis gift signifies our great confidence in Dean Peck and her efforts to create an outstanding new school with talented students and faculty,\u201d said Susan Lloyd, president of the Zilber Family Foundation. \u201cOur community needs a school that\u00a0will be a catalyst for healthier communities through the education of well-prepared public health leader-practitioners.\u201d<\/p>\n
The merit-based scholarships will average $5,000 per year for master\u2019s degree students and $10,000 per year for Ph.D. students.<\/p>\n
\u201cSupporting full-time students can accelerate their path to graduation and entering the workforce,\u201d said Peck. \u201cThis gift also supports our becoming Wisconsin\u2019s first nationally accredited school of public health.\u201d<\/p>\n
The late Joseph J. Zilber, founder of the Zilber Family Foundation, was born and raised in Milwaukee. He and his wife, Vera, who inspired him in his philanthropic efforts, lived and raised their children here. Among many civic contributions, he was instrumental in founding 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s School of Public Health, which now bears his name.<\/p>\n
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