About the Journal

About Pathways: Stanford Journal of Public Health (SJPH): 

Pathways: Stanford Journal of Public Health (SJPH) is an annual, student-led publication centered at Stanford University dedicated to connecting different players in the public health community — inviting undergraduate students, graduate scholars, and distinguished experts — to discuss central conversations revolving around public health. The Journal features a multi-faceted approach to public health issues and is divided into two sections: Health and Governance. We seek to provide those at Stanford and at other peer universities to engage in these discussions and introduce new research by contributing to the Journal. The Journal offers interested individuals the opportunity for tangible contributions to the public health sector and simultaneously raises awareness of relevant critical issues in public health.

Our 2025 Fall Issue will be published in December 2025. Deadline for submissions is 10/15.

Our 2026 Spring Issue will be published in June 2026. Deadline for submissions is 4/15.

Sections:

• Health: showcases cutting-edge research on current public health issues and outcomes; spotlights potential tools for public health enhancement and profiles practice-based approaches to public health.

• Governance: introduces potential and current systemic policy-based public health approaches

• Reflections

• Conversations