Staff Spotlight: Janna Borden
As the project coordinator for TecHealth, Janna Borden provides administrative support to the faculty and research staff associated with the Center.
Measles outbreak surveillance confirms utility of wastewater-based epidemiology for monitoring infectious disease surges
New research led by environmental health sciences assistant professor Laura Langan has provided further support for the effectiveness of wastewater-based epidemiology.
I Am Public Health: Anahyra Fernandez Reyes
As a graduate research assistant, Anahyra Fernandez Reyes has been learning how to conduct community-engaged research to improve the health and well-being of various populations. She has also interned with the Center for Community Health Alignment.
Exercise science major and swim team member to serve athletes as physical therapist
During her undergraduate tenure, Jill Smiley interned or shadowed at several physical therapy and other health care clinics - gaining insight into a variety settings and specialties. She also joined the Exercise Science Club and volunteered at local nonprofits.
International student completes second Arnold School degree to make an impact as an epidemiologist
After finding USC's environment to be a welcoming one, Bhola decided to stay at the Arnold School to pursue an M.S. in Epidemiology. She's made lifelong friends, learned valuable life skills, and broadened her community.
Exercise science graduate Sierra Brent shares favorite moments at USC
"Through being a University 101 Peer Leader, serving as vice president of Collegiate Curls, and studying exercise science, I discovered a community that challenged and supported me in ways I never expected." —Sierra Brent
Online program paves way for full-time lab technician to complete epidemiology degree
Returning to USC for graduate school was an easy decision for Ciara Matthews. As her alma mater, the state's flagship university held a special place for Matthews, but the biggest factor was the program's flexibility.
What influences a mother's breastfeeding decision while returning to work? Doctoral graduate Victoria Adebiyi investigates
Victoria Adebiyi graduates with a Ph.D. in HPEB this month after completing her global health dissertation project. She's currently working on manuscripts that describe what she learned during a mixed-methods she conducted study in Nigeria.
Researchers untangle residence and race when looking at postpartum hospital readmissions
The authors found that Black individuals in urban areas were at highest risk of postpartum readmission. Rural residence was also associated with increased readmission risk and eclipsed differences in readmission rates by race/ethnicity.
Public health graduate plans dental career serving the underserved
A third generation Gamecock, Arlis Dawsey grew up wearing garnet and black and knew that USC would feel like a second home. He decided to study public health because of its focus on population-level changes and community service.
Doctoral graduate ready to make an impact in the global health nonprofit sector and academia
Keren Herrán graduates this month, and she's ready to change the world. The global health researcher gained a breadth and depth of international research experience during her Ph.D. program.
Doctoral candidate Ally Hucek wins Steven P. Wallace Emerging Advocate Award
Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior candidate Freda Allyson ("Ally") Hucek is the 2025 recipient of the Steven P. Wallace Emerging Advocate Award from APHA's Aging and Public Health Section.