Alumni Spotlight: Chao Li (MPH ’12, PhD ’17)
Chao Li knows her work has the potential to change lives. She’s the senior director of biostatistics for Aura Biosciences, a pharmaceutical company focused on ocular and urologic oncology. Li plays a key role
Alumni Spotlight: Adam Head (BSHP ’07)
From the UGA College of Public Health to the MasterChef kitchen, Adam Head proves the versatility of a public health education For Adam Head, Athens has always been—and always will
Alumni Spotlight: Crystal Shelnutt (MPH ’22)
Advocating for trauma patients—and the people who care for them Crystal Shelnutt’s path to public health leadership began in the back of an ambulance. Now, as the Regional Trauma System
Alumni spotlight: Carrie Layton
When Carrie Layton began exploring career paths, she initially considered following in her mother’s footsteps into accounting. But after trying it out, she quickly realized her true passion was for
Becoming a Triple Dawg: Makayla Peebles
Makayla Peebles knew she was destined for a career in public service. With both parents working as first responders, it was a no-brainer. What really drew her in was the
Alumni spotlight: William Burke (MPH ’21)
When looking back on his education and career, William Burke credits a particular quality with finding the right path: curiosity. Burke came to the University of Georgia for his Masters
The indie publishing world was not where Sarah Ward expected her life and career would take her, but it’s where she’s supposed to be. Now as an author and publisher,
As a kid growing up outside of Atlanta, Gibril Njie (MPH ’11, DrPH ’21) was a lot of things—curious, bookish, a math lover, but also a talented athlete and sports
CPH honors outstanding faculty, staff, students & alumni in April
With the end of the 2023-2024 academic year on the horizon, the UGA College of Public Health is pleased to recognize the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members who
2023 CPH Magazine: Pushing the envelope of infectious modeling
Before 2020, few people knew much about epidemiology or how scientists model diseases to predict and curb their impacts. But as the COVID-19 pandemic dragged on, politicians, local leaders, and
Public Health alumni reflect on launching the College’s first alumni board
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, five diverse alumnae partnered to form the University of Georgia College of Public Health Alumni Workgroup. Together, with support from the college, Lori
UGA Public Health alum brings health equity focus to Atlanta BeltLine
Atlanta was once a hub for railroad transportation until the 1980s, when the rail lines that circled and connected the city’s in town neighborhoods were largely abandoned. Over twenty years
Jaquarius Raglin helps students find their path
Jaquarius Raglin is a natural role model. With seven younger siblings, he’s used to people looking up to him—both literally and figuratively—and he takes that responsibility seriously. “It’s about inspiring
2022 CPH Magazine: Forging new paths to healthier brains for all
With the burden of Alzheimer’s disease mounting, we need to innovate our approach to care. Learn how the Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center is doing just that in
Alumni Spotlight: Darigg Brown, Fighting Substance Abuse with Data
Originally published in the Summer 2022 issue of Georgia Magazine. Youth substance abuse is a serious public health concern. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, overdose deaths
Making impacts, creating ripple effects in this year’s magazine
What does it take to make a difference – in someone’s life, in a community, in the world? Great moments in the history of public health feel monumental in the
Alumni Profile: Ayanna Robinson
Ayanna Robinson’s (Ph.D. ’18) work measuring the impact of public health programming and informing public health decision-making has earned her national recognition. Yet she’s not resting on her laurels. Passionate
Alumni Profile: Quintunya Chapman-Hamilton
Motivated by a desire to help others embrace healthy lifestyles, Quintunya Chapman-Hamilton (BSHP ’16) fell in love with public health during her very first health promotion class at CPH. Now
Stepping up, taking action in our latest magazine
2020 has been a critical time for public health. When the first COVID-19 cases arrived in Georgia in late February, the UGA College of Public Health demonstrated its commitment to
Alumni Profile: Ariell Lawrence
Motivated by her passion for public health and sustainability, Ariell Lawrence (BSEH ’11) is helping the film industry decrease its environmental footprint through socially responsible decision making and practices. OCCUPATION:
Alumni Profile: Erica N. Parks
Erica N. Parks (MPH ’11), armed with lessons from her own experiences, is on a mission to serve communities in need through better public health policy. An Army veteran and
Analysis finds environmental link to antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is an increasing health problem, but new research suggests it is not only caused by the overuse of antibiotics. It’s also caused by pollution. Using a process known
Faculty deploys with CDC to fight COVID-19
In the two months since George Khalil’s first deployment, the situation had drastically changed. The University of Georgia alum and part-time professor normally has a desk job at the Centers
CPH In the Media: January 2020 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of January 2020: Stacy Zhang, along with Janani Thapa and Adam Chen, faculty members in the Department of
A passionate advocate for public health, Arezoo Risman (MPH ’11) has worked as a health communications specialist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the past 10 years,
MPH graduate Victoria Jackson featured in UGA Graduate Magazine
Victoria Jackson, who graduated in Spring 2019 with a Master of Public Health in health promotion and behavior, was profiled in the most recent edition (Summer 2019) of the UGA
Marsha Davis named dean of UGA College of Public Health
Marsha Davis, a nationally recognized researcher and leader in community-based health promotion programs, has been named dean of the University of Georgia College of Public Health. Davis, a professor in
Dr. Raegan Tuff is a public health champion who faithfully pursues her passion to promote the well-being of individuals and communities through research and practice. She serves as a public
College of Public Health celebrates top faculty, students, alumni
At events held throughout April, the UGA College of Public Health and its various units recognized more than 28 amazing students, five dedicated faculty members, seven remarkable alumni, three outstanding
EHS alum Emily Scofield featured in UGA Grad School magazine
Environmental health science alumnus Emily Hanson Scofield was featured in the Winter 2014 issue of UGA Graduate School magazine. Scofield graduated from UGA with a Master of Environmental Health Science in
