Locally and globally, the need for quality public health professionals has never been
greater. As the only school of public health in South Carolina, the Arnold School
of Public Health is making a vital impact through innovative research, education and
outreach programs.
From our broad range of academic programs to our world-renowned areas of research expertise and far-reaching centers and community programs , the Arnold School of Public Health is preparing future scholars and training the
public health workforce.
Staff Spotlight: Ashley Page Bookhart
Ashley Page Bookhart is committed to ensuring that no child goes hungry. With one in six children facing hunger in South Carolina, it's a significant challenge for the Palmetto state - one she's been tackling for more than a decade.
Treatment access
USC features health services policy and management associate professor Christina Andrews, who is exploring the link between health care access and outcomes for people with substance abuse disorders.
Jiajia Zhang selected as Fellow in the American Statistical Association
Biostatistics professor Jiajia Zhang has been selected as a Fellow by the American Statistical Association, the world's largest community of data scientists and statisticians.
Beyond the diagnosis
USC features the work of health promotion, education, and behavior associate professor Xueying Yang, who tracks HIV care from youth to adulthood.
I Am Public Health: Ali Alfalki
This past spring, epidemiology doctoral student Ali Alfalki completed a practicum with the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) that will advance research, policy development, and community health initiatives for years to come.
HPEB recognizes 2025 student award winners
Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior (HPEB) is proud to announce the 2025 winners of the department's student awards program: Ashley Thurber, Deeksha Gupta, and Mallory Gedeon.
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Student Spotlight
This past spring, epidemiology doctoral student Ali Alfalki completed a practicum
with the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) that will advance research,
policy development, and community health initiatives for years to come.
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2025 Hooding Ceremony
View the video and photos from our hooding ceremony held on May 7, 2025.
Founded in 1975, the Arnold School is celebrating 50 years in 2025.
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See Dean Sabo-Attwood's summary report from her initial listening sessions conducted
as part of the Pulse: Engagement to Action Tour.
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