Faculty and students in the Department of Environmental Health Science study biological, chemical or physical agents in the environment and their impact on human health and ecological systems.

Degree Programs

Student Spotlight: Leah Lariscy, 2025 Recipient of the Dean Marsha Davis Graduate Fellowship Fund  

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

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Glenn named Williams Endowed Professor

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

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Taking on the TEDx stage

Taking on the TEDx stage

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

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