Evergreen Planted For Public Health Giant

Workers planted a blue atlas cedar, a tree known for its pyramidal form and silvery blue foliage that drapes from expansive branches, near the entrance of the Laboratory of Epidemiology and Public Health to honor Paul D. Cleary, Ph.D., former dean of the Yale School of Public Health (2006–17) and the Anna M.R. Lauder Professor of Public Health. Cleary retired as a professor June 30 but remains at the school as a part-time researcher. “I am deeply humbled by this gesture,” Cleary said. “This is a beautiful tree, and I look forward to watching its growth over the coming years as I continue my work at YSPH with amazing colleagues and support the growth of this incredible school.”