75% of teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise

Three out of every four teens aren’t getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests improving


CPH In the Media: February 2022 Roundup

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of February 2022: Andrea Swartzendruber, reproductive health expert and associate professor of epidemiology & biostatisticsprovided context on how


CPH In the Media: December 2021 Roundup

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of December 2021: A study by environmental health science researchers Clayton Edenfield and Chas Easley exploring the impacts


Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

Young adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study, which was recently published


CPH In the Media: October 2021 Roundup

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of October 2021: Doctoral student Ash Warnock’s study on stimulant abuse among college students was covered by U.S. News


High-risk individuals favor doctor’s offices for vaccines

The ongoing wave of new COVID-19 infections and recent booster recommendations have made the need for efficient distribution of COVID-19 vaccines even more urgent, particularly for high-risk individuals with chronic


CPH In the Media: July 2021 Roundup

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of July 2021: Rebecca Wells, clinical assistant professor of health promotion and behavior, spoke to WUGA-FM about “Treasure


Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence Diversity and inclusive excellence are at the core of College’s identity, and these values are essential to achieving our vision of a healthier, safer, more equitable world for


CPH honors outstanding faculty, students, alumni, community members

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


Committees

Our most current list of CPH members – faculty, staff, and students – assigned to college and university committees. Updated on January 22, 2024. Strategic Planning Committee Members Mumbi Anderson