Warm, inviting, and full of purpose, salmon is the academic regalia color designated for Public Health. While not as common as some other regalia colors, salmon holds deep meaning: it represents the collective effort to protect communities, improve access to care, and prevent disease through research, education, and policy.

Whether you're stepping into a role in epidemiology, health education, environmental health, or global disease prevention, wearing a salmon stole reflects your dedication to the public good.

Why Salmon? A Color of Compassion, Advocacy, and Action

Salmon is a unique blend of orange and pink—colors associated with energy, empathy, and healing. In academic symbolism, it conveys the urgency of health intervention alongside the human touch that defines public health careers.

It is the color of care backed by science—a perfect match for those working behind the scenes to improve lives on a population scale.

Who Wears the Salmon Stole?

Graduates in the following programs traditionally wear salmon stoles:

• Public Health (BPH, MPH, DrPH)

• Epidemiology

• Biostatistics

• Environmental and Occupational Health

• Health Policy and Management

• Global Health

• Community Health Education

• Maternal and Child Health

• Health Promotion

These graduates go on to design health programs, analyze disease trends, shape health policy, and advocate for underserved populations—all while focusing on prevention over cure.

A Stole That Serves the Greater Good

Wearing a salmon stole is a tribute to the work done to ensure clean water, safe communities, equitable access to healthcare, and resilience against health crises. It represents the scientific rigor, empathy, and real-world action that public health professionals bring to their communities.

It’s not just a symbol of graduation—it’s a statement of impact.

Celebrate Your Public Health Journey

At The Sash Company, our salmon graduation stoles are crafted to celebrate your mission-driven career in public health. Add your name, institution, or a message that reflects your reason for entering the field—because your stole should be as meaningful as your journey.

You protect lives—your stole should reflect your impact.
Customize your salmon stole and wear your purpose with pride.