Children’s mental health care access dropped during pandemic
UGA study finds rising depression and anxiety rates for children were met with a lack of access to mental health care. Despite national data showing that childhood depression and anxiety
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
Managing your weight may keep your brain healthier for longer
Being overweight may lead to accelerated cognitive decline, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Cognitive decline is a normal process. As people age, it often becomes harder
UGA College of Public Health students present at 2026 CURO Symposium
Join the University of Georgia College of Public Health in celebrating our students who participated in the 2026 CURO Symposium. The CURO Symposium, hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research,
College of Public Health launches Health Collaboration Hubs to improve statewide health outcomes
The University of Georgia College of Public Health has received funding to launch the Health Collaboration Hubs (HCH) initiative, a community-engaged project designed to translate academic expertise into locally driven, actionable solutions
CPH students, faculty and staff celebrated during Honors Week
The UGA College of Public Health saw no shortage of celebration during UGA’s 2026 Honors Week. UGA takes this week annually to recognize outstanding faculty, students and staff, and to
Student Spotlight: Helen DuPree serves as both student and educator in the classroom
Helen DuPree knows what it means to be a successful student. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Arts in Teaching in Health and Physical Education
Lisa M. Renzi-Hammond announced as Associate Dean of Outreach & Engagement
Lisa M. Renzi-Hammond has been appointed as the University of Georgia College of Public Health’s Associate Dean of Outreach & Engagement. This role serves as a key element of the
UGA College of Public Health moves up 12 spots in U.S. News Ranking
The University of Georgia College of Public Health is rising in the rankings. In an impressive climb for 2026, the college rose 12 spots in the latest U.S. News &
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
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.”
Student Spotlight: Leah Lariscy, 2025 Recipient of the Dean Marsha Davis Graduate Fellowship Fund
Leah Lariscy is an undeniable presence at the University of Georgia College of Public Health. When she’s not skating with the Classic City Roller Derby, Lariscy is the vice president of the Environmental Health Science Graduate
Glenn named Williams Endowed Professor
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
College of Public Health faculty members named to UGA Rural Engagement Workshop
The University of Georgia College of Public Health is excited to announce that Charles Easley, associate dean for research, and Sarah Haight, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, have been selected to
Improving e-bike safety through data and community insights
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards General Application Grant to the University of Georgia College of Public Health. The College of Public Health is pleased to announce it has received
2025 Ramsey Lecture: “The Long Haul: How Long COVID Survivors are Revolutionizing Health Care”
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
Community Health Fair connects UGA with Normaltown neighbors
Event provides a variety of helpful information to improve health in the community At the onset of cold and flu season, a group of University of Georgia schools and colleges
‘You’re not alone’ can go a long way for adolescents
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
Feeling safe, happy, cared for at school may help kids be more active
Students, particularly girls, engage in less physical activity when they feel socially disconnected Athens, Ga. – How comfortable a child is in their school may influence their physical activity levels,
Nourish Teaching Garden opens on Health Sciences Campus
UGA College of Public Health and AU/UGA Medical Partnership Celebrate Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of Nourish Teaching Garden Demonstrating collaboration and community commitment, the University of Georgia College of Public Health’s Cognitive
Getting to Know: Nina Cleveland
Join us in welcoming our new faculty member, Nina Cleveland, to the University of Georgia College of Public Health. Cleveland is the MPH/DrPH Practice Coordinator in the Office of Academic
Getting to know: Sarah C. Haight
Join us in welcoming our new faculty member, Sarah C. Haight, to the University of Georgia College of Public Health. Haight is an assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology
Researchers designing digital tool for maternal health
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
A focus on the future of farming
UGA study highlights systemic challenges facing farmers While research into farmers’ mental health has expanded over the past decade, many studies focus on the day-to-day pressures of farming. A new
Physical inactivity leads to $192B in American healthcare costs
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
UGA researchers create a new tool for tracking the spread of Covid
Researchers at the University of Georgia have added a key tool for epidemiologists to track and potentially control the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. A multidisciplinary team uniting
Innovation Fellow serves as a bridge for faculty and students
A key element of innovation is collaboration, a task Jenay Beer is ready to foster. As an inaugural Faculty Innovation Fellow, Beer will serve as a bridge between her colleagues
When Charles Easley prepared to take on the TEDxUGA stage, he had a few goals: Connect with the audience, share innovative research and maybe get a few laughs. He accomplished
Andrew M. Kiselica receives the 2025 Early Career Award from the National Academy of Neuropsychology
The UGA College of Public Health is excited to announce that Andrew M. Kiselica has received the 2025 Early Career Award from the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Kiselica is a
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
UGA team crafts University Assistance Center plan in case of campus disaster
Plan supports cross-campus action following disaster When disaster strikes a university campus, police and emergency services are ready to jump in and respond. But what occurs in the days that
Study finds fact-based information key to vaccine uptake
UGA researchers identify factors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy Four years after the release of the COVID-19 vaccine, University of Georgia College of Public Health researchers are still exploring what factors
New grants to advance research and outreach in rural Georgia
Two faculty members from the University of Georgia College of Public Health have received seed grants through the Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty to advance their research and outreach
Ensuring the health and well-being of mothers and children
New grant to recruit and train students in maternal and child health The University of Georgia College of Public Health is working to address the critical need for public health
Staying physically active may slow cognitive decline
New UGA study highlights long-term benefits of physical activity on cognitive health Physical activity is widely recognized as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but a new study from the University of
Improving the well-being of health care workers
Helping certified nursing assistants advance their careers could fight burnout, high turnover The stress health care workers such as certified nursing assistants face can be overwhelming. New research from the University of Georgia
Expanding the classroom into virtual reality
New grant supports VR headsets, new learning opportunities in Health Promotion & Behavior The University of Georgia College of Public Health Department of Health Promotion & Behavior has received a
Master of Health Administration program receives CAHME accreditation
The University of Georgia College of Public Health is excited to announce that the Master of Health Administration program has received a full four-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation
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
CPH celebrates 20th anniversary with Research Day
The University of Georgia College of Public Health kicked off its 20th anniversary celebration with a spotlight on research. At the second annual Research Day on March 28, students, faculty
2025 CPH Graduation speakers reflect on journey, next steps
As the semester comes to a close and the Class of 2025 prepares to take on next steps, the University of Georgia College of Public Health has selected two graduates
CACHE receives Presidents’ Award of Distinction from Georgia CTSA
A multidisciplinary team from the Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems (CACHE) researching public health impacts through cutting-edge immersive media technologies is the recipient of the Presidents’ Award of Distinction from the Georgia Clinical
Coordinator serves as a mentor and a guide
Rebecca Wells helps students find their way forward Rebecca Wells is committed to helping students find their way forward. As a first-generation student who took a gap year before graduate school
CPH celebrates faculty, staff and students during Honors Week
The UGA College of Public Health had a lot to celebrate during UGA’s 2025 Honors Week. This week is an opportunity to recognize outstanding students, faculty and staff, and to
Jenay Beer receives 2025 UGA Engaged Scholar Award
The UGA College of Public Health is excited to announce that Jenay Beer has received the 2025 Engaged Scholar Award for the University of Georgia. This prestigious award recognizes tenured
Marsha Davis appointed to ASPPH Board of Directors
The University of Georgia College of Public Health is pleased to announce Dean Marsha Davis’s appointment to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Board of Directors.
New PhD program helps shape the future of health services research and policy
The University of Georgia College of Public Health is celebrating the first year of its doctoral program in Health Services Research and Policy. Years in the making, this program is
Going Digital: Online MPH Program Celebrates First Year
The first cohort of the College of Public Health’s Online Master of Public Health (MPH) come from a variety of backgrounds, but they’re united on one front: Making a difference
Undergraduate Researchers set the PACE
On a sunny Monday afternoon in early April, the Grand Ballroom at the Classic Center in Athens was taken over by rows of poster boards, affixed with over 380 posters
Long COVID-19 is costing Americans money
Lower income groups more likely to experience food insecurity, inability to pay bills due to condition The COVID-19 pandemic panic that characterized the early 2020s may be gone. But the SARS-CoV-2
Handel appointed to UGA Foundation Endowed Professorship in Public Health
University of Georgia College of Public Health professor Andreas Handel has been appointed to the UGA Foundation Endowed Professorship in Public Health. Handel started his career at UGA as an
Challenges in global health discussed during 2024 Ethics Week Lecture
Jim Lavery shares how stakeholder engagement and organizational learning help Global health presents a variety of complex ethical challenges, but those challenges can be met by fostering stakeholder engagement and
Getting to Know You: Cindy Carmean
The College of Public Health has welcomed nine new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Andrew Kiselica, Magnolia Hernandez, Renato Ferreira Leitao Azevedo, Jacob Harth, Chao
Getting to Know You: Jacob Harth
The College of Public Health has welcomed nine new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Andrew Kiselica, Magnolia Hernandez, Renato Ferreira Leitao Azevedo, Jacob Harth, Chao
How UGA’s Institute for Disaster Management is keeping Georgia’s nursing homes safe. Curt Harris doesn’t care for the word, “No.” In his mind, it is often a barrier to progress.
From passion to purpose: A Triple Dawg’s journey
Emily Townsend pursues public health through three degree programs University of Georgia College of Public Health doctoral student Emily Townsend came to campus with a knack for biology and chemistry
Getting to Know You: Chao Huang
The College of Public Health has welcomed nine new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Andrew Kiselica, Magnolia Hernandez, Renato Ferreira Leitao Azevedo, Jacob Harth, Chao
Ernest Corn Professorship supports Shen’s continued disease research
University of Georgia College of Public Health professor Ye Shen has been appointed to the Ernest Corn Professorship of Infectious Disease Epidemiology. This endowed professorship supports the study of infectious
Getting to Know You: George Mois
The College of Public Health has welcomed nine new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Andrew Kiselica, Magnolia Hernandez, Renato Ferreira Leitao Azevedo, Jacob Harth, Chao
Getting to Know You: Eunhae Shin
The College of Public Health has welcomed nine new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Andrew Kiselica, Magnolia Hernandez, Renato Ferreira Leitao Azevedo, Jacob Harth, Chao
Getting the flu and then your shot may benefit immunity
New animal study suggests natural immunity from infection may boost immune response In a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health, University of Georgia researchers found that natural immunity from
Getting to Know You: Renato Ferreira Leitão Azevedo
The College of Public Health has welcomed nine new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Andrew Kiselica, Magnolia Hernandez, Renato Ferreira Leitao Azevedo, Jacob Harth, Chao
Graduate Certificate in Crisis, Risk, and Disaster Communication approved for Fall 2024
The University of Georgia has been approved to offer a Graduate Certificate in Crisis, Risk, and Disaster Communication (CRDC), a program that will educate students in skills needed for proactive,
Researchers to develop tool to predict measles outbreaks
A research team led by faculty at the University of Georgia and Pennsylvania State University has received a $583,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a
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
Clinical assistant professor is also a lifelong learner
If you asked Christina Proctor to describe herself in just a few words, it would be lifelong learner. And as a clinical assistant professor in the UGA College of Public
Inaugural Research Day Celebrates Team Science
Over 100 faculty, staff and students from the UGA College of Public Health gathered on Friday, February 9, for the College’s inaugural Research Day. The event brought together researchers from
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Joel Lee. Dr. Lee was a founding leader of the University of Georgia College of Public Health and
Caleb Snead commits to improving communities through connection
Caleb Snead strives to be bold. As a campus leader, it’s necessary to be bold. Snead works with communities around Georgia, conducting public health research related to Alzheimer’s disease and
Lisa Renzi-Hammond named Poon Professor for Innovation in Public Health and Aging
Lisa Renzi-Hammond, a leading expert in aging and cognition, has been named the Leonard W. Poon Professor for Innovation in Public Health and Aging. The professorship honors the legacy of
Fostering a cat can ease loneliness
A great deal of research has focused on dogs, but this study is one of the first to demonstrate that cat companions are also beneficial No one needs science to
UGA receives multiyear grant to address obesity in Georgia
The University of Georgia has been awarded $804,000 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve access to healthy foods and physical activity in Georgia counties with high
Extending outreach to rural communities via faith leaders
How can faith leaders help prevent dementia and support people and their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s in their communities? What will they need to be successful? That’s the question
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
UGA Public Health heads to 2023 APHA Meeting & Expo in Atlanta
Public health professionals gathered for the 2023 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta, November 12-15. This year’s program focused on building public health capacity and addressing
Collaboration Takes Focus at State of the Public’s Health Conference
Hundreds of public health professionals from across Georgia convened Thursday in Athens at the 12th annual State of the Public’s Health Conference (SOPH), organized by the University of Georgia’s College
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
Depression, anxiety common among college students
Study underscores role of building culture of belonging for minority students Depression and anxiety among college students is a growing public health problem. And new research from the University of
UGA’s Lipp Named Georgia Power Professor
University of Georgia College of Public Health professor Erin Lipp has been appointed to the Georgia Power Professorship in Environmental Health Science. An environmental microbiologist with research focused on water
Getting to Know You: Melissa Howard
The College of Public Health has welcomed three new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Lucy Annang Ingram, Ishtiaque Fazlul and Melissa Howard! Wrapping up our
Getting to Know You: Ishtiaque Fazlul
The College of Public Health has welcomed three new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Lucy Annang Ingram, Ishtiaque Fazlul and Melissa Howard! Next, we meet
The UGA CARE Center: An act of love
UGA’s Cognitive Aging Research and Education Center helps patients and their families navigate the challenges of dementia and lets them know they aren’t alone. An act of love by University
Staff Profile: Academic advisor helps students identify their interests and passions
It took Caroline Bloodworth a little while to figure out what path her career would take. She started college as a chemical engineering major and switched that to public health
Getting to Know You: Lucy Annang Ingram
The College of Public Health has welcomed three new faculty members this Fall. Join us as we get to know Lucy Annang Ingram, Ishtiaque Fazlul and Melissa Howard. Up first
Garden-based program supports people with dementia and caregivers
It’s a quintessential spring morning at the University of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden. The sun is starting to peek out from behind a patchwork of pale gray clouds, warming the
CPH honors outstanding faculty, students, alumni, community members
As the 2022-2023 academic year draws to a close, the UGA College of Public Health is pleased to recognize more than 70 dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members
Christopher Whalen receives honorary doctorate from Makarere University
On a sunny February day in Kampala, Uganda, respected University of Georgia infectious disease researcher Christopher Whalen was bestowed an honorary doctorate by Makerere University. The honor recognizes Whalen’s “extraordinary
One in five suicides involved intimate partner problems
20% of suicides between 2003 and 2020 were related to issues like breakups, conflict, divorce One in five suicides involved intimate partner problems, according to a new study from the
Noah Hopkins, a Master of Public Health student now transitioning to the doctoral degree in the College of Public Health, conducts research aimed at improving mental health support for rural
Explainer: More teens are vaping. This is why that’s a concern.
E-cigarette use, or vaping, among adolescents has skyrocketed in the last decade, prompting calls to action from the nation’s top health leaders. However, the harms of vaping don’t seem to
Easley named CPH Associate Dean of Research
Charles Easley has been named as the new Associate Dean of Research for the University of Georgia College of Public Health. Easley joined the College of Public Health in 2015
Despite the known benefits of breastfeeding, many mothers who work full-time can find it difficult, if not impossible, to continue breastfeeding after returning to work. Much of this, it turns
Faculty Spotlight: Kelli McCarthy is prepared for anything
Kelli McCarthy knows how to handle the worst situations. As a clinical assistant professor in the College of Public Health’s Institute for Disaster Management (IDM), she helps others learn how
Carrots over sticks: Incentivizing fruits and veggies boosts its purchasing with SNAP dollars
When it comes to promoting fruit and veggie consumption, go for the carrots, say University of Georgia researchers. Providing financial incentives to buy more fruits and vegetables is an effective
Artificial intelligence could reduce barriers to TB care
A new study led by faculty at the University of Georgia demonstrates the potential of using artificial intelligence to transform tuberculosis treatment in low-resource communities. And while the study focused
Public Health Dean Establishes Scholarship to Support First Gen Students
Marsha Davis knows what it’s like to be the first member of your family to attend college. “It meant so many things,” said Davis. “It meant opening up a whole
Kiran Thapa, a Ph.D. candidate in epidemiology & biostatistics at the UGA College of Public Health, studies how adverse experiences in childhood can impact health across the lifespan. “One of
How chemical exposures can be passed from fathers to kids
A new paper captures the growing evidence that paternal preconception exposures can matter a lot to the health of offspring Historically, the ways that a child’s health could be impacted
Student Profile: Courtney Chaffin
Courtney Chaffin, a dual master’s degree student in public health and health administration, is committed to advancing public health and making health services more efficient, usable and affordable. “I want
UGA launches an online Master of Public Health degree
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is considered the heart and soul of any school of public health. Now, the University of Georgia has launched a fully online MPH
Student Profile: Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor, a doctoral student studying in the Institute for Disaster Management, is expanding her expertise in data analysis and modeling in order to work on research projects that apply
Getting to Know You: Dr. Kathy Xue
The College of Public Health has welcomed ten new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is Kathy Xue, Ph.D., who
Getting to Know You: Dr. Stephen Correia
The College of Public Health has welcomed ten new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is Stephen Correia, Ph.D., who
New tool can help doctors predict likelihood of severe COVID-19
A simple tool is now available that can help doctors predict which of their COVID-19 patients are more likely to need hospitalization. The tool, known as a clinical risk score,
Kasey Smith, a doctoral student in the Department of Health Promotion & Behavior and Institute of Gerontology, is using research to design assistive technologies that foster social connection between older
2023 Health Equity Fellows to support Metro-Atlanta Wellbeing Initiative project
The University of Georgia’s College of Public Health has announced the third cohort of Health Equity Fellows who will support six Metro-Atlanta cities with well-being, health equity and health disparities
Explainer: Know the difference between a normal aging brain and early signs of dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are a major public health problem. Many of these diseases can be prevented, and while there are promising treatments on the horizon, there is no
UGA Center building networks to strengthen statewide outbreak response
Last fall, the University of Georgia and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health, received $17 million in funding spanning five years
LGB youth more than twice as likely to attempt suicide than heterosexual peers
Lesbian, gay and bisexual students are also twice as likely to experience suicidal thoughts, plan an attempt New research from the University of Georgia suggests lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB)
Getting to Know You: Jeannette David
The College of Public Health has welcomed ten new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is Jeannette David, who has
Faculty, students head to 2022 APHA meeting in Boston
Public health professionals gathered both online and in person for the 2022 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Boston, November 6-9. Faculty, staff, and students from the
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
Explainer: We need to talk more about the disparities affecting AANHPI communities
The pandemic revealed deep rooted barriers to health for minority communities in the U.S. In addition to these challenges, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities faced a wave
Getting to Know You: Dr. Robert Coffman
The College of Public Health has welcomed ten new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is Robert Coffman, Ph.D., who
Annual State of the Public’s Health conference returns to campus
It takes many hands to improve the public’s health. For more than a decade, the UGA College of Public Health has organized and hosted the State of the Public’s Health
New initiative aims to address CNA shortages
A growing shortage of qualified health care workers in long-term care facilities has spurred a team of researchers at the University of Georgia College of Public Health to take action.
Faculty Spotlight: Assistant professor shares his passion for discovery
To say Allan Tate has many interests would be an understatement. On top of an early career in marketing and business analytics, he loves to travel, cultivates rare trees, and
Getting to Know You: Nicholas Mallis
The College of Public Health has welcomed ten new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is Nicholas Mallis, MPH, a
Student Profile: Emily Loedding
For doctoral student Emily Loedding, the first-hand experience she was able to attain pursuing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health promotion & behavior at the College of Public Health
Motherhood at work: Exploring maternal mental health
Up to 1 in 5 women in the postpartum period will experience a mental health disorder like postpartum depression or generalized anxiety disorder. How an organization handles a mother’s return
Getting to Know You: Dr. Suhang Song
The College of Public Health has welcomed ten new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is Suhang Song, Ph.D., who
Getting to Know You: Dr. Keri Lydon
The College of Public Health has welcomed ten new faculty this fall, and we will be introducing them over the next few weeks, beginning with Keri Lydon, Ph.D., who has
Getting to Know You: Dr. Spencer Fox
The College of Public Health welcomed ten new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is Spencer Fox, Ph.D., who has
Student Profile: Swezen Kizito
Swezen Kizito’s passion for global health has taken him around the world, inspired by his curiosity about how health outcomes are influenced by the culture and part of the world
Getting to Know You: Dr. In Ki Cho
The College of Public Health has welcomed ten new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is In Ki Cho, Ph.D.,
Getting to Know You: Dr. Jessica Smith
The College of Public Health has welcomed ten new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is Jessica Smith, Ph.D., who
Renzi-Hammond, Beer to lead UGA Institute of Gerontology
The University of Georgia College of Public Health (CPH) is pleased to announce two new leaders at the helm of the College’s Institute of Gerontology (IOG). Lisa Renzi-Hammond has been
Statement on Crisis Pregnancy Center Map
The Crisis Pregnancy Center Map was created in 2018 by two College of Public Health professors with academic expertise in reproductive health. Its purpose is to promote academic research and
College recognizes achievements of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members
In celebration of UGA Honors Week and the end of the 2021-2022 academic year, the College of Public Health recognized more than 70 dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community
UGA Public Health selects five 2021-2022 Health Equity Fellows
The UGA College of Public Health has announced its second cohort of Health Equity Fellows who will work directly with local government officials in five Georgia cities to carry out
The Frontiers in Environmental Science and Health (FrESH) program to train and mentor researchers and healthcare professionals. The University of Georgia College of Public Health and Morehouse School of Medicine
UGA launches new certificate in public health data fluency
Public health institutions and health care systems are increasingly relying on data to drive policies, interventions and communications. As a result, learning to work with data and become fluent with
Staff Profile: IT manager helps move college forward
Tucked away on the Health Sciences Campus of UGA, the College of Public Health houses students, faculty and staff on 56 acres just west of the main University of Georgia
Third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants awarded
How can we better support dementia diagnosis and care in rural Georgia? That’s one of the questions that will be explored through funding provided by a third round of Presidential
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
Faculty, students present at 2021 APHA meeting
Public health professionals gathered both online and in person for the 2021 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Denver, Colorado, October 24-27. Faculty and students from the
UGA public health faculty tapped as editors for leading journals
Two faculty members in the UGA College of Public Health (CPH) were recently selected to be editors of leading public health journals. Zhuo “Adam” Chen was named as Associate Editor
Annual conference celebrates ten years of building toward a healthier Georgia
The University of Georgia’s College of Public Health (CPH) hosted its tenth annual State of the Public’s Health Conference virtually on October 14. For ten years, the conference has brought
Faculty hiring initiative will boost UGA’s strength in infectious disease dynamics
The emergence and spread of infectious diseases is a major, growing, and increasingly complex global challenge. As the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear, addressing it requires expertise and tools from
UGA’s Cordero to receive AAP award for contributions to the field of pediatric disabilities
University of Georgia professor José F. Cordero has been selected to receive the 2021 Arnold J. Capute award from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Children with Disabilities.
Getting to Know You: Dr. Daniel Jung
The College of Public Health has welcomed five new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. In our final profile, we meet Dr. Daniel
Getting to Know You: Dr. Marcus Dumas
The College of Public Health has welcomed five new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. Up this week is Dr. Marcus Dumas, who
Getting to Know You: Dr. Danielle Lambert
The College of Public Health has welcomed five new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. This week, meet Dr. Danielle Lambert, who has
Faculty Spotlight: Teaching continues to drive public health economist
If you ask Zhuo “Adam” Chen what he loves about being a faculty member at the University of Georgia, he will say, “everything.” And he means it. In his short
Getting to Know You: Dr. Amy Winter
The College of Public Health has welcomed five new faculty this fall who we want to introduce to the wider CPH community. This week, meet Amy Winter, MPH, PhD, who
Getting to Know You: Dr. Mohammad Rifat Haider
The College of Public Health has welcomed five new faculty this fall, and we will be introducing them over the next few weeks, beginning with Mohammad Rifat Haider, PhD, who
Rural hospital now thriving as others close
Without assistance from the University of Georgia, Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville might have closed six years ago. Instead, earlier this month, community leaders broke ground on a project to
UGA College of Public Health welcomes it new CPH Alumni Board
The College of Public Health is pleased to announce the launch of the CPH Alumni Board. The board will support the CPH Office of Development and Alumni Relations in its
Thapa named CPH Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Janani R. Thapa has been named Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the University of Georgia College of Public Health. She will guide the College’s initiatives to foster a
Emerson named Director of Online Learning
Kerstin Emerson has been selected to lead the Office of Online Learning at the University of Georgia College of Public Health A clinical associate professor in the Institute of Gerontology
CPH honors outstanding faculty, students, alumni, community members
In celebration of UGA Honors Week and the end of the 2020-2021 academic year, the College of Public Health recognized more than 70 dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community
Fewer rural students applying to medical school
Rural America is running short on physicians. This worries health experts who have linked limited access to primary care providers to major gaps in health outcomes for rural communities. Addressing
Stuart Feldman: Leading By Example
Professor emeritus and former UGA dean builds legacy supporting diversity, addressing health disparities As a kid growing up in the Bronx, Stuart Feldman had big plans to be a retail
UGA introduces Strategic Health & Risk Communication certificate
Moving to address the growing demand for professional health communicators, UGA is introducing an interdisciplinary certificate in Strategic Health & Risk Communication. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and
UGA College of Public Health launches initiative to tackle health inequities in Georgia
The UGA College of Public Health (CPH) has launched the CPH Health Equity Hub to address the social determinants and racial injustices that drive health inequities in Georgia. The creation
Annual conference highlights communication and building trust in addressing COVID-19, racial equity
The University of Georgia’s College of Public Health (CPH) hosted its ninth annual State of the Public’s Health Conference virtually on January 12. For the past eight years, the conference
CPH announces 2021 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Mini-Grant Winners
Three student-led outreach projects addressing health disparities in the Athens-Clarke County community have been selected for funding through the UGA College of Public Health’s 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mini-Grants
UGA professor José F. Cordero named to Biden-Harris Agency Review Team
University of Georgia professor José F. Cordero been selected as a volunteer member of the Biden-Harris agency review team for the Department of Health and Human Services. This team will
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
Two CPH faculty members named 2020-21 Service-Learning Fellows
College of Public Health faculty members Sarah Saint Hamilton and Rebecca Wells were among the eight UGA faculty members selected by the Office of Service-Learning for participation in its yearlong
Faculty, students present at this year’s virtual APHA meeting
The 2020 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo is going virtual this year and faculty and students at the UGA College of Public Health are joining public health
Staff Profile: Creating a happier and healthier Athens
Whether Rebecca Kiel Bacon is a work or at play, she’s focused on making Athens a better place. Bacon, a contracts and grants professional in the College of Public Health,
Preparation for a safe return underway at CPH
The countdown to the start of the Fall semester has begun, and the College of Public Health has been hard at work over the summer to welcome our faculty, staff
College welcomes new department head
Health economist Mahmud Khan sees economics as more than a collection of numbers and calculations. Rather, economics, he argues, offers an important lens to view complex health problems – and
CPH celebrates faculty, student, staff successes
In celebration of UGA Honors Week and end of the 2020 Spring Semester, the College of Public Health and its various units recognized more than 45 amazing students, nine dedicated
Public health hackathon produces COVID-19 resources
In the last few days before instruction resumed at the University of Georgia, over 90 public health students were hard at work crafting infographics, data visualizations, policy briefs and even
UGA’s DeJoy Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
University of Georgia professor emeritus Dr. David M. DeJoy was honored with the Lifetime Career Achievement Award by the American Psychological Association at the 2019 Work, Stress and Health conference
College of Public Health faculty, students head to APHA in Philly
Ahead of the 2019 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, faculty and students at the University of Georgia College of Public Health are gearing up to share their
Eighth annual State of Public’s Health Conference set for Oct. 22
The University of Georgia’s College of Public Health will host the eighth annual State of the Public’s Health Conference on Oct. 22 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing
Dr. Christopher Whalen named Holbrook Distinguished Professor in Global Health
Dr. Christopher Whalen, a leading international researcher on HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis transmission in Africa, has been named to the Karen and Jim Holbrook Distinguished Professorship in Global Health. Karen Holbrook
UGA College of Public Health launches Master of Health Administration degree
The University of Georgia College of Public Health announces the launch of a Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program. The program is designed for students who aspire to leadership
CPH In the Media: May 2019 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of May 2019: A recent study from Changwei Li used metabolomics to pinpoints lifestyle factors that could lead
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
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
CPH In the Media: April 2019 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of April 2019: The Georgia Health News featured Lisa Renzi-Hammond, an assistant professor in the Institute of Gerontology
Focus on Faculty: Anne Marie Zimeri
Anne Marie Zimeri, an assistant professor in the College of Public Health, inspires students to pursue careers in environmental health, whether in practice or in research and academia. Where did
CPH In the Media: March 2019 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of March 2019: In a report from the Georgia Health News on Georgia’s most recent county health rankings
José F. Cordero honored by Puerto Rico Public Health Trust
The Puerto Rico Public Health Trust recently honored University of Georgia College of Public Health professor José F. Cordero by establishing an award in his name aimed at recognizing professionals
Students participate in disease outbreak simulation
Do you ever wonder what would happen if a dangerous disease threatened our community? Who responds? What are the steps taken to contain it and protect the public’s health? Thirty-three
CPH awards mini-grants to students for community projects
New experiential learning program builds community connections, research skills The University of Georgia College of Public Health has awarded mini-grants to four student-led community outreach projects focused on addressing health
CPH In the Media: February 2019 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of February 2019: Dr. Andrea Swartzendruber, an assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics, was quoted in a Cosmopolitan
CPH In the Media: January 2019 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of January 2019: A 2014 study in the American Journal of Public Health by gerontology researcher Dr. Kerstin Emerson and
Georgia’s first clinical informatics fellowship program for physicians launches in Athens
With the use of electronic health records (EHRs) and other systems, medical professionals have access to more patient and population health information and data than ever before. Yet many who
UGA training course prepares nursing homes for natural disasters
The Institute for Disaster Management at the University of Georgia College of Public Health has received $1.6 million in civil money penalty funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
CPH In the Media: December 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of December 2018: A recent study from Dr. Changwei Li, assistant professor in epidemiology and biostatistics, shed some
Student-led program provides health care kits for the homeless
Graduate students at the University of Georgia College of Public Health are delivering health care to Athens’ homeless population – one gallon bag at a time. The program, called Community
CPH In the Media: November 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of November 2018: Dr. Jenay Beer, a faculty member in health promotion and behavior and the Institute of
Marsha Davis to serve as UGA College of Public Health interim dean
The University of Georgia has appointed Marsha Davis, professor and associate dean, as interim dean of the College of Public Health. Davis will officially assume the role on Dec. 1, following the
College celebrates legacy of founding dean
On Nov. 16, 2018, the UGA College of Public Health celebrated the retirement of its founding dean Dr. Phillip L. Williams in Quarters A on the Health Sciences Campus. The
Jessica Ho, an Honors student who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in cellular biology and a Master of Public Health degree, says the Double Dawgs program brings her closer to
UGA focuses on building a healthier Georgia through collaborative leadership
The Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) is a repository for services geared to help older adults and their families with issues like health and wellness, hunger and transportation. The
UGA Amazing Student: Dhairya Shukla
Dhairya Shukla has packed his time at UGA with public service, research, academics, student organizations, study abroad and more, all of which is setting him on a course to play
CPH In the Media: October 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of October 2018: The Athens Wellbeing Project, led by health policy and management assistant professor Dr. Grace Bagwell
Renowned public health doctor and advocate William Foege addresses conference
‘No one will thank you for the disease they didn’t get’ Public health is science with a moral compass, said Dr. William Foege to the crowd attending his keynote address
UGA students help Georgia voters identify candidate views on health policy
Graduate students from the University of Georgia College of Public Health have produced a fact-based health policy tool for Georgia voters, just in time for the state gubernatorial election. The
UGA and CPH broaden access for students through innovative programs
During the week of July 9, the College of Public Health brought 22 rising high school seniors from across Georgia to campus for the Pre-Collegiate Summer Institute (PCSI) in Public Health. The
UGA wins national award for helping rural community sustain local health care
The University of Georgia has received a national Award of Excellence from the University Economic Development Association for its work in rural Georgia to save a local hospital from closing and
Opioid symposium sheds light on national epidemic
The University of Georgia recently hosted a daylong symposium that brought faculty members and policymakers together to explore current research and seek solutions to the nation’s opioid epidemic, a widespread issue
As an assistant professor in the Institute of Gerontology and director of the university’s Assistive Robotics and Technology Lab, Jenay Beer conducts research at the intersection of social science and
Jennifer Gay named 2018-2019 UGA PSO Faculty Fellow
Jennifer L. Gay, a faculty member in health promotion and behavior in the UGA College of Public Health, has been named a 2018-2019 University of Georgia Public Service & Outreach
CPH In the Media: September 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of September 2018: As the east coast prepared for Hurricane Florence, Dr. Sarah DeYoung, an assistant professor at
CPH In the Media: August 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of August 2018: Dr. Cham Dallas, director of the Institute for Disaster Management, presented at a two-day National Academies
UGA to help guide development of norovirus vaccine
Researchers from Emory University and the University of Georgia have received a five-year, $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to help guide norovirus vaccine decision-making. Norovirus is the
Faculty find research, collaboration opportunities during tour of Georgia
Justin Bahl, a new faculty member in the College of Public Health, studies the spread of infectious disease. Sabriya Rice, a new faculty member in the Grady College of Journalism and
CPH In the Media: July 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of July 2018: Research by Dr. Andrea Swartzendruber, assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics, received a number of
CPH In the Media: June 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of June 2018: A study led by Timothy Heckman, HPB professor and CPH associate dean for research, found
College efforts focus on reducing tobacco use in Georgia
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in Georgia each year, costing the state more than 11,500 lives per year and nearly $5 billion dollars in direct healthcare and
CPH In the Media: May 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of May 2018: UGA students recently found that two streams flowing through the UGA campus register high levels
Heckman named Incoming Editor of Journal of Rural Mental Health
Timothy Heckman, associate dean for research and professor of health promotion and behavior at the College of Public Health, was recently named Incoming Editor of the Journal of Rural Mental
College sends off Class of 2018 grads with celebration
On May 4, the University of Georgia College of Public Health honored 230 public health students receiving degrees during its 13th annual Graduation Celebration held in the Athena Ballroom of the
College praises students, faculty excellence with year-end honors
At events held during the 2017-18 academic year, the UGA College of Public Health and its various units recognized 39 amazing students, three dedicated faculty members, four remarkable alumni, four
CPH In the Media: April 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of April 2018: Dr. Kerstin Emerson, clinical assistant professor in HPB and the Institute of Gerontology, had the
Search committee to seek dean of College of Public Health
University of Georgia Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Pamela Whitten has appointed a committee to begin a national search to fill the position of dean of the
Two public health graduate students use laughs to teach sexual assault prevention
In the era of #MeToo, college campuses are a prime place to be having conversations about sexual assault prevention. But often students lack the proper knowledge or training on how
TEDxUGA: ‘Be More Than a Bystander’
Elizabeth Hardister, a fourth-year student completing her BA in international affairs and MPH in disaster management, was one of three UGA students selected to present TEDxUGA: CONNECT 2018 held March 22, 2018
UGA celebrates National Public Health Week
Over 1,000 second-grade students in the Clarke County School District in Athens, Ga. will visit the University of Georgia campus April 3-6 and April 10-13 for field trips that introduce
CPH In the Media: March 2018 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of March 2018: A recent study by HPB professor Dr. Pamela Orpinas found that addressing two behaviors in
College of Public Health to co-host conference focused on Chinese economy
The University of Georgia will host the 2018 North America Conference of the Chinese Economists Society April 5-7 in Athens, Ga. The Chinese Economists Society (CES) is a non-profit academic organization focused
Focus on Faculty: Grace Bagwell Adams
Dr. Grace Bagwell Adams, an assistant professor in the College of Public Health, helps students connect the dots between their academic training and the work they will be doing in
College efforts to prevent obesity rooted in communities
Obesity is a serious and costly problem in Georgia, which now has the 20th highest adult obesity rate in the nation according to a recent report by The State of Obesity
Two public health graduate students selected to join CDC’s disease detectives
Two University of Georgia graduate students have been selected to join the Centers for Disease Control’s prestigious Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). John Rossow and Yaribel Torres-Mendoza will begin a two-year,
CPH In the Media: December 2017 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of December 2017: Dr. Jia-Sheng Wang’s receipt of the Translational Impact Award from the Society of Toxicology was
Dr. Jia-Sheng Wang honored by SOT for translational research in toxicology
Jia-Sheng Wang, Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Public Health at the University of Georgia College of Public Health, has been awarded the 2018 Translational Impact Award from the Society of
MPH student in disaster management named Schwarzman Scholar
College of Public Health MPH student Elizabeth Hardister will continue her studies in China next fall as one of 142 students selected internationally as Schwarzman Scholars, a program designed to
Assistant professor ‘flips’ classroom so that students become more involved
In the classroom or in the field, the name of the game for assistant professor Anne Marie Zimeri’s teaching style is hands-on. “There’s a big trend for active learning, where
CPH In the Media: November 2017 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of November 2017: Dr. José Cordero, Patel Distinguished Professor of Public Health and co-director of the PROTECT Center,
UGA hosts Mapathon that uses geospatial data to improve global public health
In recognition of World AIDS Day and Geography Awareness Week, students from the University of Georgia hosted a two-day Mapathon Marathon in November aimed at using spacial technologies to improve global
CPH In the Media: October 2017 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of October 2017: The Oct. 17 State of the Public Health’s Conference, organized by the CPH Office of
UGA announces 2018 Public Health Leadership Academy
The University of Georgia is helping to build healthier, stronger communities statewide through a program that combines education with leadership development. The UGA College of Public Health and the J.W.
Corso named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellow
Dr. Phaedra Corso, professor of health policy and management, was one of four UGA faculty members named 2017-18 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows. Created by the Southeastern Conference in
Davis-Olwell selected as UGA Service-Learning Fellow
Dr. Paula Davis-Olwell, an instructor in the Global Health Institute and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, is one of nine UGA faculty members selected for a 2017-18 UGA Service-Learning Fellowship. This
Dr. José F. Cordero to receive APHA Sedgwick Memorial Medal for Distinguished Service
University of Georgia professor José F. Cordero has been awarded the 2017 Sedgwick Memorial Medal for Distinguished Service in Public Health, the oldest and most prestigious award bestowed by the American
CPH in the Media: September 2017 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of September 2017: Dr. José F. Cordero, Patel Distinguished Professor and head of the Department of Epidemiology and
College faculty, students respond to Hurricanes Irma and Harvey
Two University of Georgia College of Public Health faculty members deployed to Georgia’s State Operations Center (SOC) in Atlanta on Fri. Sept. 8 at the request of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.
CPH in the Media: August 2017 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of August 2017: Nivita Sharma, who is seeking a global health undergraduate minor through the College’s Global Health
UGA conducts long-term funded research in disaster management
The mission of the University of Georgia Institute for Disaster Management (IDM) is to reduce the casualties and social disruption of natural and human-made disasters through research, teaching, and service.
College welcomes new faculty, recognizes new roles in new academic year
The College of Public Health welcomes seven new faculty members this academic year. Spread across four departments and four institutes, the new hires comprise a part of a total of
Dual degree student wins Boren Fellowship
Rachel Ward, a student in the Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health dual degree program at the University of Georgia, has been awarded a prestigious Boren Fellowship
Williams receives Georgia Giants in Public Health honor
Phillip L. Williams, dean of the University of Georgia College of Public Health, was one of 15 public health leaders from Georgia honored by the Association of State and Territorial
College celebrates 12th graduating class – the Class of 2017
In a ballroom of the Classic Center in downtown Athens, Ga., the University of Georgia College of Public Health honored the 232 students receiving degrees in 2017. The degrees awarded
Student Spotlight: Onyeka Okeke
My name is Onyeka Okeke, and I am from Marietta, Georgia. I graduate in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Behavior. I chose to obtain
Student, faculty achievements celebrated with awards, honors
At events held throughout April, the University of Georgia College of Public Health and its various units recognized 39 top students, four outstanding faculty members, seven exceptional alumni, two inspiring
CPH students win national policy competition with life saving app
Challenged by the public health threat of distracted driving among teens, students from UGA’s College of Public Health and School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) designed an app that will potentially
UGA College of Public Health tackles obesity in Georgia
Georgia now has the 19th highest adult obesity rate in the nation. Its adult obesity rate is currently 30.7 percent, up from 20.6 percent in 2000, according to The State of
UGA to boost prevention efforts in Georgia’s high obesity counties
The University of Georgia has been awarded a two-year, $1.25 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to boost obesity prevention efforts in Georgia’s most impacted rural
State of Public Health conference highlights research on public health issues
Researchers in the College of Public Health and other UGA departments shared their expertise alongside public health leaders from across the state during the fifth annual State of Public Health
UGA, Forum Institute partner for preconception to infancy public health initiative
The University of Georgia College of Public Health has announced a new strategic partnership with The Forum Institute, an Oregon-based nonprofit think tank, to implement a first-of-its-kind preconception to infancy
UGA partnerships offer model for CHNAs in rural communities
Under the Affordable Care Act, nonprofit hospitals are required to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years in order to keep a nonprofit 501(c)(3) designation from the
Community leaders graduate from UGA Public Health Leadership Academy
Teams from five Georgia communities graduated from UGA’s Public Health Leadership Academy and are headed home to begin building a culture of health in their respective communities — one that
Former provost gives $500,000 to support CPH Global Health
The University of Georgia College of Public Health has received a $500,000 gift to create the Karen and Jim Holbrook Distinguished Professorship and an endowed fellowship to support graduate students
UGA dean elected chair of Georgia Department of Public Health
Phillip L. Williams, dean of the University of Georgia College of Public Health, has been elected to serve a one-year term as chair of the state Board of Public Health,
Building a culture of health in Georgia
Imagine that every Georgian has fresh food to eat, lives on safe streets, and enjoys physical and mental well-being—no matter what their ethnicity, income or zip code. Teams from five
UGA Public Health Dean invited to serve on CDC Board of Scientific Counselors
Dr. Phillip Williams, dean of the University of Georgia College of Public Health, has been appointed to the Board of Scientific Counselors at the National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for
UGA Public Health Dean invited to Governor’s Advisory Council on Childhood Obesity
Dr. Phillip L. Williams, dean of the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health, has accepted an invitation by Gov. Nathan Deal to help guide Georgia’s efforts to fight childhood
UGA faculty awarded innovative instruction grants
Twenty-six University of Georgia faculty projects designed to improve teaching were recently funded through grants provided by the Office of the Vice President for Instruction, in collaboration with the Office
