[영문]Despite the tremendous impact that tobacco use and tobacco smoke exposurehave on morbidity, mortality, and health disparities, few schools of publichealth in the U.S. offer courses of study on tobacco control or make it a priorityin their curricula. An academic concentration in tobacco studies and a master’slevelscholarship program were developed at the University of WashingtonSchool of Public Health and Community Medicine to support and encouragestudents to pursue tobacco-related coursework, seminars, internships, andthesis work. This article discusses the goals, strategies, and accomplishmentsof the programs, emphasizing a collaborative approach between the universityand state and local health departments, nongovernmental agencies, andresearch organizations as instrumental to the program’s success and ultimatecontinuation.