UGA College of Public Health Alumnus Serves as National PTA President
William Datema (DrPH ’18) has spent decades of his career at the intersection of education and public health. Now, as president of the National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA), he’s focused more than
Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being
Ishtiaque Fazlul seeks to help people thrive At first glance, Ishtiaque Fazlul’s research portfolio looks like a patchwork quilt: Affordable Care Act coverage, AP test subsidies, effects of long COVID,
Student Spotlight: Shenae Miller
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of April 2023: Lisa Renzi-Hammond, director of the Institute of Gerontology, discussed the right cognitive age to retire
CPH In the Media: January 2023
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of January 2023: Christina Proctor, clinical assistant professor of help promotion and behavior, spoke to WALB News on
CPH In the Media: September Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of September 2022: Andrea Swartzendruber, associate professor of epidemiology & biostatistics, was quoted and her project, CPC Map,
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
Student Profile: Kristi Sprowl
As both a Doctor of Public Health student and Community Impact Director for the American Heart Association, Kristi Sprowl is passionate about supporting communities that aren’t always at the table
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
Student Profile: Maria Hinson Tobin
As a Doctor of Public Health student at the UGA College of Public Health, Maria Hinson Tobin has been able to broaden and enrich the knowledge and expertise she leans
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 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
Faculty member uses her past experiences to prepare students for their future careers
When it comes to charting a career path, Brittani Harmon knows how important it is to be exposed to new opportunities as a student. As a high school student in
CPH In the Media: December 2019 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of December 2019: A team of researchers led by Charles Easley, an assistant professor of environmental health science,
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
