Student Spotlight: Shenae Miller
Dec 2025
Student Spotlight: Shenae Miller 2025 Fulbright Scholar Dr. Shenae Miller continues to expand upon her passions at the University of Georgia to pursue a doctoral degree with a concentration in
Feeling safe, happy, cared for at school may help kids be more active
Oct 2025
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,
Getting to know: Sarah C. Haight
Sep 2025
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
Envisioning the future of Iceland’s environment
Sep 2025
Study collects Icelandic community perspectives on environmental health, 100 years in the future Michelle Ritchie remembers being in Iceland in 2013. When she returned 10 years later, though, things looked
Alumni Spotlight: Alicea Glover Gaston (BSHP ’11)
Sep 2025
At a young age, Alicea Glover Gaston began giving back to her community and never stopped. “I’m passionate about ensuring that everyone, especially minorities and young people, have the resources
New grants to advance research and outreach in rural Georgia
Jul 2025
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
Alumni spotlight: Carrie Layton
Jun 2025
When Carrie Layton began exploring career paths, she initially considered following in her mother’s footsteps into accounting. But after trying it out, she quickly realized her true passion was for
Clarke Middle Health Center celebrates new location
May 2025
New space at Clarke Middle School brings more health care opportunities for the center The Clarke Middle Health Center officially has a new home. With construction on the middle school complete,
Coordinator serves as a mentor and a guide
Apr 2025
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
Health Fair connects community with UGA resources
Apr 2025
An interdisciplinary team hosted the event at the Health Sciences Campus The University of Georgia hosted the first Normaltown Community Health Fair on April 9 to connect with the neighbors of
Georgia’s pre-K program boosts kindergarten readiness
Apr 2025
Children who attend school-based sites in Georgia’s universal pre-K program start kindergarten better prepared than their peers who do not attend any Georgia pre-K, according to a new study from the University of
Understanding stressors female farmers face
Mar 2025
Female farm owners cite animal loss, succession planning as key stressors Farm ownership is a demanding profession with significant mental health challenges. The unique pressures of the role, combined with severe mental
Uncovering dementia’s environmental triggers
Mar 2025
College of Public Health meta-analysis highlights the impact of traffic, walkability and natural spaces on cognitive health A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role
Streamlined survey aids understanding farmers’ mental, physical health challenges
Jan 2025
UGA Researchers develop tool to address, quantify farmers’ barriers to care Farming is a demanding job, and mental health challenges often go unspoken in the community. To better understand these
Meet Sarah Immonen Ward
Dec 2024
The indie publishing world was not where Sarah Ward expected her life and career would take her, but it’s where she’s supposed to be. Now as an author and publisher,
From Dawgs to disease detectives
Nov 2024
Known affectionately as the “Disease Detectives,” participants in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s two-year post-doctoral Epidemic Intelligence Service serve on the front lines of public health, participating in
