Jessica C. Smith announced as Assistant Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success

Jessica C. Smith announced as Assistant Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success

Jessica C. Smith has been announced as the University of Georgia College of Public Health’s Assistant Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success. In this role, Smith will support the

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Morgan Taylor named Director of Institute for Disaster Management

Morgan Taylor named Director of Institute for Disaster Management

CPH graduate brings expertise, passion to role The University of Georgia College of Public Health is excited to announce Morgan Taylor (PhD ’23, MPH ’19) as the new director for

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Instructional designer builds engaging online learning environments

Instructional designer builds engaging online learning environments

Dee McKinney creates good ways to teach College of Public Health students For Dee McKinney, how students learn is just as important as what they learn. As the University of

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What’s in it for me? People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them

What’s in it for me? People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them

Framing cleanup efforts as a way to meet people, exercise can boost pro-environmental behaviors People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them

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Children’s mental health care access dropped during pandemic

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

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Research, Resiliency and Reflection: Lessons from Iceland

Research, Resiliency and Reflection: Lessons from Iceland

Trip to the Arctic reaffirms professional commitment for two students and their mentor Immersive Research For Dr. Michelle Ritchie, there’s no such thing as armchair research. To her, proper immersive

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Alumni Spotlight: Chao Li (MPH ’12, PhD ’17)  

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

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Preparing for the Surge

Preparing for the Surge

UGA IDM and partners strengthen hospital readiness ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Chaos to Care When a mass casualty incident occurs, the first few minutes at a receiving healthcare

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Eating healthy could lower health expenses for families 

Eating healthy could lower health expenses for families 

Eating healthy doesn’t just lead to better health. It may also lower how much Americans spend on healthcare, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study is the

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MHA graduate to program champion: Bingham supports student success as MHA Program Manager

MHA graduate to program champion: Bingham supports student success as MHA Program Manager

Courtney Bingham began her college career planning to work directly with patients, but her experience at the University of Georgia opened the door to a different way of shaping healthcare.

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