I Am Public Health: Peter Olejua
During his program, Peter Olejua built his expertise in evaluating emerging medical technologies to ensure their efficacy, safety and impact on patient outcomes.
Physical therapy graduate shares passion for her profession, love of living in the Soda City
After graduating this month, Makenzie Anderson will join Encompass Health as a physical therapist in their inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Based on her positive experiences at the Arnold School, she also plans to pursue teaching.
Assistant professor uses biostatistics to advance neuroscience and wearable device research
The advent of physical activity trackers, heart monitors, and sleep sensors have transformed the possibilities of modern health care, but we have biostatisticians like Beniamino Hadj-Amar to thank for bridging the gap between data and impact.
Helicopter pilot finds new way to serve as speech-language pathologist
When Molly O'Malley and her military spouse started a family, she knew it was time to make a pivot from her 12 years as a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot. She was looking for a new way to help others while balancing the requirements of military family life.
The evolution of the Arnold School and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics through Cheryl Addy's eyes
Cheryl Addy came to the Arnold School in 1988, and she's served USC ever since. She joined the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics as its youngest biostatistician - a role that would evolve alongside the department over the years.
When concussions go to court: A mock trial bridges law and athletic training
The mock trial event came together after exercise science faculty Amy Fraley and Jim Mensch saw an opportunity to engage USC athletic training and law students prior to the annual meeting of the South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association.
Daniela Friedman named Associate Dean for Research and Leadership Development
Dean Tara Sabo-Attwood has appointed Daniela Friedman, a professor in the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, as the Associate Dean for Research and Leadership Development for the Arnold School of Public Health.
Renewed funding enables more students, faculty to prep for careers in maternal and child health
The Health Resources and Services Administration is continuing its commitment to growing and diversifying the maternal and child health workforce by awarding $675,000 to Jihong Liu.
Speech-language pathology graduate committing to supporting children with hearing loss
The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology program's Auditory Verbal Therapy special interest track boosted Samantha Feeney's knowledge of this area and helped her secure a Clinical Fellowship with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Brain Health Fitness program uses exercise to fight cognitive decline
A new collaborative research study from USC Brain Health and the Arnold School goes one step further by examining how consistent, physical exercise can also help combat cognitive decline and improve overall neurological health.
August graduate discovers passion for vestibular therapy
With interests in geriatrics and vestibular rehabilitation, Outstanding DPT Student of the Year Award winner Alejandra Medina-Reyes will soon begin a Geriatrics Physical Therapy Residency.
Meet student body President Courtney Tkacs
A global traveler, this year's student body president, Courtney Tkacs, is committed to being a servant leader. Get to know the public health/political science major and Honors College student with this Q&A from USC.