Student Profile: Kennedi Clemons
May 2024
As a health promotion major, Kennedi Clemons has gained a solid foundation in the various perspectives she feels are essential to effecting change in public health and healthcare. Now a
CPH honors outstanding faculty, staff, students & alumni in April
May 2024
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
Student Profile: Hope Grismer
May 2024
With an eye towards a career in outreach medicine, Hope Grismer wants to bring quality health care to communities in need. Her journey pursuing both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees
Student Profile: Erin Adelmeyer
Apr 2024
Erin Adelmeyer‘s career journey has taken her many interesting places. Each role, from grade school teacher to workforce analyst to medical services specialist, has played a part in helping foster
Study underlines role of past injustices in medical mistrust
Apr 2024
Memory of Tuskegee impacted vaccine uptake among Black Americans in the South Black Americans living in Tuskegee, Alabama, closer to the location of the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study were much
Student Profile: Adenike McDonald
Feb 2024
Adenike McDonald knew she had found her true calling working as an environmental health specialist for Jamaica’s Ministry of Health. Her role advanced efforts to improve the health of communities,
Student Profile: Tzu-Chun Chu
Feb 2024
For doctoral student Tzu-Chun Chu, the impactful mentorship she has received at UGA Public Health has played a huge part in fueling and sustaining research passions that lie at the
Caleb Snead commits to improving communities through connection
Feb 2024
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
Student Profile: Kennedy Camp
Dec 2023
For health promotion major Kennedy Camp, the field of public health has offered the perfect space for her to pursue both her interests in medicine and healthcare and her passion
Student Profile: Fiyinfolu Atanda
Dec 2023
As a dual master’s student in public health and social work at UGA, Fiyinfolu Atanda has learned the importance of embracing an interdisciplinary approach in her work with communities in
Study investigates using telemedicine for flu diagnosis
Nov 2023
Imagine you’re feeling achy. You have a cough, and you might have a fever. It’s flu season, so you want to have a doctor check you out. Almost a quarter
2023 CPH Magazine: Pushing the envelope of infectious modeling
Nov 2023
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
Student Profile: Chase Reece
Nov 2023
Chase Reece, an aspiring physician and Double Dawg student in the College of Public Health, is passionate about community health and improving the health outcomes of rural communities like the
Student Profile: Claire Counts
Nov 2023
Environmental health major Claire Counts has her sights set on a career in environmental stewardship. She gained first-hand experience in the field with a small environmental consulting firm this past
Student Profile: Tru Patel
Oct 2023
An aspiring entrepreneur and dedicated EMT, Tru Patel is pursuing a Master of Health Administration degree in order to gain the tools he needs to launch and manage a health
Student Profile: Christopher Carr
Sep 2023
Christopher Carr developed an interest in the field of disaster epidemiology while working at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during 2017’s deadly and costly Atlantic Hurricane season, which
Student Profile: Minaz Mawani
Jun 2023
Minaz Mawani’s path to public health began as a critical care nurse in cardiac intensive care unit in Pakistan. Now a Fulbright Scholar pursuing a Ph.D. in epidemiology and biostatistics
Student Profile: Caleb Smith
May 2023
Caleb Smith, a BSHP student minoring in Health Policy and Management who graduates this month, plans to leverage the expertise he’s gained in the classroom and in the field to
Student Profile: Abigail Ventimiglia
Apr 2023
Abigail Ventimiglia, a BSHP/MPH student and ambassador in the College of Public Health, is making the most out of the experiential and service learning opportunities provided at UGA. Over the
Student Profile: Noah Hopkins
Apr 2023
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
Public Health Dean Establishes Scholarship to Support First Gen Students
Mar 2023
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
UGA Public Health alum brings health equity focus to Atlanta BeltLine
Mar 2023
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
Student Profile: Kiran Thapa
Mar 2023
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
Library loan program seeks to reduce radon exposure in Georgia
Mar 2023
Every home has a smoke detector installed in it to warn homeowners of a fire and prevent death and injury. And though there were 68 fatalities due to home fires
Student Profile: Courtney Chaffin
Feb 2023
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
Health care workers struggle to recall emergency codes
Jan 2023
Workers only matched code words to corresponding emergencies 44% of the time A new study by University of Georgia researchers reveals that many health care workers cannot accurately identify emergency
Student Profile: Morgan Taylor
Jan 2023
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
Student Profile: Kasey Smith
Dec 2022
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
Dec 2022
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
Student Spotlight – Always learning
Nov 2022
At 79 years old, Robert Hume has already lived a very full life. He served as a yeoman in the Navy, taught high school American government, owned a bus tour
Student Profile: Daniel Calderón Romero
Nov 2022
For Daniel Calderón Romero, pursuing an undergraduate degree in the College of Public Health has allowed him to gain a better understanding of the environmental issues threatening our world and
Faculty, students head to 2022 APHA meeting in Boston
Nov 2022
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
Nov 2022
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
Student Profile: Jasmine Udeshi
Oct 2022
As a health promotion major and gerontology minor, Jasmine Udeshi has gained new perspectives on improving health care access for vulnerable communities that she hopes to apply to a career
Student Profile: Emily Loedding
Sep 2022
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
Student Profile: Swezen Kizito
Aug 2022
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
Experiential Learning through Immersive Research in Iceland
Aug 2022
By Alexandra Steele. Originally published on the UGA Institute for Disaster Management news blo One thing that the University of Georgia’s Institute for Disaster Management (IDM) stresses is giving students
Student Profile: Kristi Sprowl
Jul 2022
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
Student Profile: Maria Hinson Tobin
Apr 2022
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
UGA Public Health selects five 2021-2022 Health Equity Fellows
Apr 2022
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
Student Spotlight: Student found his passion during the pandemic
Apr 2022
When he started at the University of Georgia, Jaquarius Raglin had a clear path in mind. He was going to be a biology major with a public health minor, then
Finding Purpose Fighting Food Insecurity
Mar 2022
On a chilly, Thursday morning in Athens, Georgia, the aroma of sage and gravy floats through the corridors of a local church kitchen where a group of students with UGA’s
Student Profile: Destany Ware
Mar 2022
Pursuing a Master of Public Health degree in the midst of a pandemic has allowed Destany Ware to gain a first-hand understanding of the importance and breadth of public health.
Student Profile: Skarlet Velasquez
Feb 2022
As doctoral student in epidemiology, Skarlet Velasquez has been able to merge her interests in economics, policy and public health into research pursuits aimed at improving the health of women
Student Profile: Folasade Olaoye
Jan 2022
Health Promotion major and Double Dawg student Folasade Olaoye hopes to address community health disparities by improving access to quality, nutritious food for all. “With a degree in Health Promotion
Leveraging social media during a disaster
Jan 2022
During a disaster, many people turn to social media seeking information. But communicating during disasters is challenging, especially using an interactive environment like social media where misinformation can spread easily.
Severe COVID could reduce male fertility
Dec 2021
Each day, clinicians and scientists are learning more about the acute and long-term health effects of COVID-19 on the body. A new study from the University of Georgia explores the
Student Profile: Kelly Fry
Dec 2021
Environmental health major Kelly Fry wants to play a part in reducing the harmful impacts of environmental contaminants on the health and well-being of communities. “While people can usually change
Making impacts, creating ripple effects in this year’s magazine
Nov 2021
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
Student Profile: Brynna Allen
Nov 2021
As an intern with the Campus Kitchen at UGA, health promotion major Brynna Allen has been able to make a difference for older adults and families struggling with food insecurity.
Student Profile: Charles “Ash” Warnock
Oct 2021
Charles “Ash” Warnock, a doctoral student in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, has taken advantage of the opportunities that abound at the College of Public Health to grow
Student Profile: William McGonigle
Oct 2021
Environmental health major and student ambassador William McGonigle has maximized his experience at the UGA College of Public Health to gain a broader view on the health problems he hopes
Student Profile: Mechelle Claridy
Sep 2021
Mechelle Claridy, who is pursing a doctoral degree in epidemiology and biostatistics at the College of Public Health, is not only passionate about advancing care for mothers and infants, but
Misuse of stimulants linked to other drug abuse
Sep 2021
College students who misuse stimulant drugs or nootropics like Adderall or Ritalin are also likely to drink heavily and use other drugs, according to new research from the University of
UGA students help with contact tracing in Athens
Sep 2021
When K-12 schools in Athens-Clarke County returned in August, new COVID-19 infections were approaching highs the county hadn’t seen since January 2021. Athens, like much of the state, was in
Student Profile: Jaquarius Raglin
Sep 2021
Health promotion major and future physician Jaquarius Raglin strives to serve his community. “We have the power to influence and promote positive health behaviors to our peers. Communicating health information
Student Profile: Anisha Koshy
Sep 2021
Master of Health Administration student Anisha Koshy wants to carry forward the lessons she’s learned about healthy equity and leveraging the collective knowledge of the community to reduce barriers to
Student Profile: Alexeia Garnett
May 2021
Alexeia Garnett, who recently graduated with a B.S. in health promotion, credits her switch from a pre-med to a public health degree track for reigniting her passion for service and
CPH honors outstanding faculty, students, alumni, community members
May 2021
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
Student Profile: Ana Balthazar
Apr 2021
Ana Balthazar, a health promotion major with minors in both global health and disaster management, has relished the opportunities offered through the College of Public Health to gain hands-on experience
Student Profile: Abigail Craven
Mar 2021
On track to pursue a nursing degree next fall, health promotion major Abigail Craven looks forward to putting what she has learned at the UGA College of Public Health into
Pre-med student helps clinic with COVID-19 protocols
Mar 2021
For Victoria Fonzi, college is about the little moments with friends—cooking dumplings or stir fry together (pre-pandemic) and then debating the meaning of life. “That’s the quintessential college thing too—to
Student Profile: Itzel Vela Hernandez
Feb 2021
Motivated by a desire to contribute to the greater good, environmental health major Itzel Vela Hernandez is learning how to apply scientific solutions to large-scale community problems. DEGREE OBJECTIVES: B.S
UGA College of Public Health launches initiative to tackle health inequities in Georgia
Feb 2021
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
Student Profile: Kyle Hunsinger
Feb 2021
Master of Health Administration student Kyle Hunsinger wants to leverage his influence as a future healthcare leader to improve the health of patients and communities. “The knowledge that my work
CPH announces 2021 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Mini-Grant Winners
Dec 2020
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 student partners with local Council on Aging
Dec 2020
In January 2020, Jessica Shotwell gave her first lesson at the Athens Community Council on Aging. Just two months later, the COVID-19 pandemic brought about disruption and uncertainty, and Shotwell’s
Student Profile: Megan Anandappa
Dec 2020
Through local volunteerism and work as an emergency medical technician, health promotion major, and aspiring physician Megan Anandappa is living her passion for community health. DEGREE OBJECTIVE: B.S. in Health
Student Spotlight: Pastor heads to grad school to learn counseling, health
Nov 2020
When she’s not “Pastor Maggie” at Mercy Community Church in Atlanta, Maggie Leonard is a graduate student at the University of Georgia pursuing joint master’s degrees in public health and
Stepping up, taking action in our latest magazine
Nov 2020
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
Student Profile: Cody Dailey
Nov 2020
Cody Dailey, a doctoral student and UGA IDEAS Trainee in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, has always enjoyed the complexity of biology and the practicality of math and statistics.
Faculty, students present at this year’s virtual APHA meeting
Oct 2020
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
Student Profile: Alex Monroy
Oct 2020
Environmental health major Alexandria (Alex) Monroy’s passion for sustainable living is motivated by a belief that the health and wellness of our planet is essential to the health and wellness
When you have a stroke may determine if you survive
Oct 2020
New research from the University of Georgia found that stroke patients admitted to rural hospitals over the weekend may be at higher risk of death. The study examined the influence
Student Profile: Isabella Pollard
Oct 2020
Through service-learning opportunities available through the College of Public Health, health promotion major and CPH student ambassador Isabella Pollard has been helping older adults lead healthier and happier lives. DEGREE
Student Profile: Dana Alvin
Oct 2020
With master’s degrees in both public health and health administration, Dana Alvin is readying herself to meet the critical challenges facing the health care industry, while improving access to high-quality
CPH student named APHA maternal and child health section fellow
Sep 2020
University of Georgia College of Public Health doctoral student Kandyce Hylick was one of 10 students selected to be a 2020-2021 APHA Maternal and Child Health Section fellow. Fellows are
Student Spotlight: Building a community for rural students
Aug 2020
How does an introvert from rural Georgia make friends at UGA? For Briana Hayes, being named Miss University of Georgia changed her whole college experience. The title expanded her network
Preparation for a safe return underway at CPH
Aug 2020
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
McDuffie County intern reflects on summer healthcare work
Aug 2020
Originally published in the UGA Archway Partnership News. My name is Courtney Chaffin and I am a fourth year undergraduate Health Promotion and Behavior student at the University of Georgia.
Light drinking may protect brain function in older age
Jun 2020
Light to moderate drinking may preserve brain function in older age, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The study examined the link between alcohol consumption and
Study reveals birth defects caused by flame retardant
Jun 2020
A new study from the University of Georgia has shown that exposure to a now banned flame retardant can alter the genetic code in sperm, leading to major health effects
Grad student ‘brings’ pets to group homes
May 2020
Kim Wolf had plans to visit her grandma at a nursing home in Maryland. Then, the global pandemic hit. While COVID-19 has ground much of the world to a stop,
Public health hackathon produces COVID-19 resources
Apr 2020
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
CPH students develop water tablet to address diarrhea crisis
Mar 2020
Three University of Georgia students are developing a tablet that could help global communities access clean water. John Parker, a master of public health (MPH) student at UGA’s College of
Student Profile: Emily Reeves
Mar 2020
Emily Reeves, a Master of Public Health student concentrating in epidemiology, is passionate about unbiased, equal access to reproductive healthcare. EXPECTED GRADUATION: May 2020 DEGREE OBJECTIVE: Master of Public Health
Student Profile: Anthony Keeling
Feb 2020
Anthony Keeling is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in health promotion whose interest in medicine and healthcare developed into a passion for public health. EXPECTED GRADUATION: Spring 2020 DEGREE OBJECTIVE:
Student Profile: Cameron Thomas
Jan 2020
Cameron Thomas is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in health promotion who wants to improve health equity and service delivery for families and children. EXPECTED GRADUATION: Spring 2020 DEGREE OBJECTIVE:
Many women still face major barriers to breastfeed at work, finds UGA study
Jan 2020
Despite the protections in place to support breastfeeding for employees, the burden still falls on working mothers to advocate for the resources they need, according to a new study from
Student Profile: Briana Hayes
Dec 2019
At first glance, Briana Hayes’ list of accomplishments reads like that of a typical high achiever at UGA. She is third-year health promotion major with an interest in community health,
Amazing Student: Harris Jamal
Dec 2019
Harris Jamal’s passion is to make a difference in this world and he is committed to incorporating sustainability into medicine. As a physician, he hopes to “innovate new ways to
Student Profile: Erica Taylor
Nov 2019
Erica Taylor is a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavior whose research is dedicated towards improving the mental health and prenatal care of minority women
Students contribute to NE Georgia’s first student-based health clinic
Nov 2019
This fall, the Clarke County School District (CCSD) opened Northeast Georgia’s first school-based health center (SBHC) on Athens’ east side. One-third of adults and one in four children in Athens-Clarke
College of Public Health faculty, students head to APHA in Philly
Oct 2019
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
Delta Omega selects doctoral student Jessica Shotwell to present at APHA 2019
Jul 2019
University of Georgia College of Public Health doctoral student Jessica Shotwell will present her research as part of the Delta Omega poster session at the 2019 American Public Health Association
Amazing Student: Jessica Shotwell
Jul 2019
Doctoral student Jessica Shotwell is passionate about public health and is researching ways to facilitate and improve health care systems and health communication platforms so people receive equitable and equal health
MPH graduate Victoria Jackson featured in UGA Graduate Magazine
Jun 2019
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
UGA Amazing Student: Maite Bucher
Jun 2019
Ph.D. candidate Maite Bucher is passionate about stimulating collaboration between universities and governments, and supporting women and minorities in scientific fields. Hometown: Petropolis High school: Academy of Information Technology at
College of Public Health celebrates top faculty, students, alumni
May 2019
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: March 2019 Roundup
Mar 2019
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
UGA study outlines novel ways to engage hesitant vulnerable communities in healthcare improvement
Mar 2019
Be there. Let the community see you. That’s the key to assessing the needs of vulnerable communities according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Community needs assessments
UGA study finds limited evidence to diagnose bacterial sinusitis
Mar 2019
Sinus infections remain a leading reason why patients are prescribed antibiotics they don’t need. But that may be because there isn’t a lot of guidance for clinicians on which signs
Students participate in disease outbreak simulation
Mar 2019
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
Mar 2019
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
Early menarche linked to high blood pressure in late adulthood, UGA study finds
Feb 2019
The age a woman begins menstruation is associated with having high blood pressure later in her life, according to a team of researchers at the University of Georgia. Specifically, researchers
CPH In the Media: January 2019 Roundup
Jan 2019
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
Jan 2019
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
PSO Student Scholar: Matt Melatti
Jan 2019
For Matt Melatti, the opportunity to be a 2018-19 PSO Student Scholar represents a way to become an active, informed citizen who knows the importance of public service. Hometown: Fayetteville, Georgia
Student-led program provides health care kits for the homeless
Dec 2018
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
Nov 2018
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
Double Dawg: Jessica Ho
Nov 2018
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 Amazing Student: Dhairya Shukla
Nov 2018
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
UGA students help Georgia voters identify candidate views on health policy
Oct 2018
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
Oct 2018
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
College sends off Class of 2018 grads with celebration
May 2018
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
May 2018
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
UGA Amazing Student: Frances Dean
Apr 2018
Frances Dean has taken advantage of hands-on lab research, study abroad and service-learning projects that will help her reach her goal of becoming an epidemiologist so she can work with
Two public health graduate students use laughs to teach sexual assault prevention
Apr 2018
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’
Apr 2018
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
Two public health graduate students selected to join CDC’s disease detectives
Jan 2018
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,
MPH student in disaster management named Schwarzman Scholar
Dec 2017
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
College faculty, students respond to Hurricanes Irma and Harvey
Sep 2017
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.
Dual degree student wins Boren Fellowship
Jun 2017
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
Student Spotlight: Onyeka Okeke
Apr 2017
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
Apr 2017
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
Mar 2017
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
NSF STEM fellowship supports graduate student’s coral health research
Jul 2016
Even though they occupy less than one percent of the Earth surface, coral reefs are the ocean’s most diverse ecosystems, supporting 25 percent of all marine life, as well as
Doctoral student receives Schlumberger Fellowship
Jun 2016
María Eugenia Castellanos has been awarded a 2016-2017 Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship to fund her research identifying the risk factors associated with tuberculosis transmission in Guatemala and
