MPH graduate secures prestigious applied epidemiology fellowship
Graduate school has taught Naomi Higgins what type of epidemiologist she wants to be - someone who works in the field or a lab rather than solely crunching numbers behind a desk.
I Am Public Health: Taylor Bryant
Interested in investigating why negative emotions occur and for whom they occur in children with developmental language disorder and dyslexia, Taylor Bryant recently completed a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Health services policy and management student award winners announced
The Department of Health Services Policy and Management is proud to announce the recipients of their 2026 Student Awards. These students were selected for their outstanding performance both academically and outside the classroom.
From collegiate athlete to sports performance pro: the student becomes the expert
Emma Worley has been working with the Miami Dolphins as an assistant sports scientist since April. She believes her doctoral degree has provided her with a strong foundation in both research and applied practice to prepare her for this role.
Experts across the state use collaborative model to continue expanding impact of SC Center for Excellence in Addiction
The SC Center for Excellence in Addiction is making statewide advances in the fight against the opioid epidemic. The state's three major research institutions and partners have been working together tirelessly to lay the groundwork for prevention and treatment for decades to come.
Two-time Arnold School graduate combines public health and physical therapy to advance women's health
Taylor Harding's journey began with an interest in clinical care, then broadened to focus on community-level health. After two degrees and several years as a public health professional, she's bringing it all together as physical therapist.
Doctoral graduate joins ranks of researchers committed to improving population health
Over the past decade, Olivia Finnegan has built a strong research portfolio in children's health behavior research - particularly the technologies that can be used to more accurately measure daily activities such as sleep, screen time and movement.
Master of Health Administration program recognized with national sustainability award
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management and Education has selected the HSPM's MHA program to receive the Canon Award for Excellence in Sustainability in Healthcare Management Education and Practice.
Three students selected to win epidemiology and biostatistics awards
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is proud to announce the recipients of their 2026 Student Awards. These students were selected for their outstanding performance both academically and outside the classroom.
Lee Pearson receives James A. Hayne Award from SC Public Health Association
The South Carolina Public Health Association (SCPHA) has selected Executive Director for Operations and Accreditation Joseph "Lee" Pearson as the 2026 recipient of the James A. Hayne Award.
Doctoral student Olivia Hinds secures prestigious federal training fellowship to build expertise in substance use disorder treatment
Olivia Hinds is working on her third degree from USC, but she can trace her interest in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to high school when she had a unique opportunity to contribute to a two-year research project examining SUD treatment options for pregnant women in the state.
Public health award winners annouinced
The Office of Undergraduate Affairs is proud to announce the winners of this year's Outstanding Public Health Awards, including one B.A. and two B.S. students.