Apr 2026
The University of Georgia College of Public Health would like to congratulate Kerstin Emerson on two teaching awards, highlighting her dedication to students and the future of public health. Emerson received both the Teaching
Nichole McCorkle receives 2026 Ed Wilker Memorial Egalitarian Award
Apr 2026
When you ask Nichole McCorkle what the best part of her job at the University of Geogia College of Public Health is, there’s no hesitation when she answers, “my students.”
Amy Winter named 2026 Fred C. Davison Early Career Scholar Award recipient
Apr 2026
Epidemiology & Biostatistics Assistant Professor Amy K. Winter has received the 2026 Fred C. Davison Early Career Scholar Award. Named in honor of the University of Georgia’s 18th president, this
Mar 2026
The University of Georgia’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI) recently announced the recipients of the latest round of interdisciplinary seed grants. College of Public Health Assistant Professor Chao Huang was
Glenn named Williams Endowed Professor
Feb 2026
Environmental Health Science Department Head and Professor Travis Glenn has been named the Dean Phillip Williams Endowed Professor at the University of Georgia College of Public Health. Glenn joined the
2025 Ramsey Lecture: “The Long Haul: How Long COVID Survivors are Revolutionizing Health Care”
Dec 2025
Journalist, author Ryan Prior inspires audience to ‘find their moonshot’ Nearly six years after the outbreak of COVID-19, many people have gotten sick from the infectious disease, recovered and returned
Student Spotlight: Shenae Miller
Dec 2025
Student Spotlight: Shenae Miller 2025 Fulbright Scholar Dr. Shenae Miller continues to expand upon her passions at the University of Georgia to pursue a doctoral degree with a concentration in
Student Spotlight: Jasmine Gaillard
Nov 2025
Jasmine Gaillard is a second year doctoral student within the College of Public Health’s (CPH) Department of Health Promotion and Behavior. Her current research interests include mental health, nutrition and
‘You’re not alone’ can go a long way for adolescents
Oct 2025
Receiving support may help prevent early death, new UGA research shows Social support can be the difference between life and death for children struggling with adverse childhood experiences (like the
Mobile health apps help older adults manage diabetes
Oct 2025
Health apps can help older adults lower blood glucose, improve medication management Mobile health apps could help improve health among older adults with diabetes, according to a study by researchers
Researchers designing digital tool for maternal health
Sep 2025
In a world oversaturated with information sources, it can be difficult to navigate health systems. For expectant mothers facing health questions, it’s often overwhelming. To address these challenges, University of
Envisioning the future of Iceland’s environment
Sep 2025
Study collects Icelandic community perspectives on environmental health, 100 years in the future Michelle Ritchie remembers being in Iceland in 2013. When she returned 10 years later, though, things looked
Physical inactivity leads to $192B in American healthcare costs
Sep 2025
Inadequate physical activity is costing Americans thousands, and according to a new study from the University of Georgia and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the cost keeps rising. The
