Established in 1946 as the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, the school was reinvented as the School of Public Health-Bloomington in 2012, receiving accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) on July 1, 2015. Over the course of more than 75 years, the school and its programs have grown to encompass a broad spectrum of academic interests and professional fields. As a result of faculty scholarship and service, as well as unparalleled professional contributions by alumni worldwide, the SPH-B has earned an enviable reputation for excellence both at home and abroad. As one of the most active and influential alumni groups in the United States, the school's graduates continue to provide a loyal support network for current programs and students.