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As SC's only accredited school of public health, we’re the region’s leader in improving health locally and globally.
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Leanna Ross was drawn to the exercise science department’s welcoming environment and strong academic culture before she knew about its top rankings. Today, she's an assistant professor at Duke with 2 Career awards and is a Fellow in AHA and ACSM. ow.ly/im3w50XvLBv #50CareersFor50Years #ForeverToThee
“My training in the Arnold School’s internationally recognized exercise science program provided the foundation for a career centered on research, education, and service,” Leanna Ross
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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📰New Research Alert: 47% of rural mothers are opting to deliver in urban hospitals over local facilities in SC and end up facing worse outcomes than if they had stayed close to home. ow.ly/qNPq50XvKcm #ResearchThatMatters #ArnoldSchoolExperts @uscresearch.bsky.social @peiyinhung.bsky.social
photo of woman in labor and text: Half of rural SC families bypass local hospitals to deliver their babies in urban settings and experience worse outcomes
November 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Ever heard of Pica? It's the craving and consumption of non-food items (think: ice, soil, paper products), and it's more common than you think — especially during pregnancy.

Dr. Leila Larson is studying this complex condition and how it impacts health. ow.ly/mipO50XuHSM 🤰🏼🤰🏾
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map of SC and text: Leila Larson applies global health expertise to complex condition affecting many South Carolinians during pregnancy
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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It's that time again! Save the date (February 27, 2026) and submit your abstracts by December 19 for the Nutrition Consortium Annual Research Symposium ➡️ ow.ly/91vW50X8fAf
Save the Date Friday, February 27, 2026 Koger Center, Gallery Room Nutrition Consortium Annual Research Symposium
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Think food insecurity only happens overseas? Learn all about food access and insecurity in rural America when Ph.D. student Emma Boswell presents at the HSPM Friday Seminar Series. Friday, December 5 | 1pm-2pm | Discovery Building Rm 331 | 915 Greene St.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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"Modern food systems, which are designed to produce convenience foods that tend to have high inflammatory potential, exacerbate environmental degradation and shape the interwoven challenges of climate, nutrition and health."
—James Hébert ow.ly/lFLC50XrGnc
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USC researchers offer insights on how the intersection of modern diets, climate, and food systems is increasing inflammation
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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SC Department of Environmental Services Director Myra Reece shares how her Arnold School degree prepared her for leading statewide efforts to improve public health. ow.ly/6VKH50Xqt0X #PioneeringPerspectives #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee
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November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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The next C-STAR Lecture will focus on Vascular Brain Health and Aphasia Recovery. We'll see you this Friday at 1pm to hear from Boston University's Maria Varkanitsa ➡️ https://cstar.sc.edu/
Please join us for an upcoming C-STAR lecture by Maria Varkanitsa, Ph.D. (Boston University) on Friday, November 14th at 1 pm EST. Vascular Brain Health and Aphasia Recovery: The lecture can be attended live via our website, where you can also find the upcoming schedule and links to past talks: https://cstar.sc.edu/lecture-series/ As always, a recording of the lecture will be made available later, via our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@c-starlectures For those of you in Columbia SC, we welcome you to join us for a watch-party in Discovery on the USC Columbia campus (915 Greene Street), room 140.
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Brian Chen will enlighten you on the moral hazards and economies of scope in physician ownership of complementary medical services at the HSPM Friday Seminar Series on November 21. We'll see you there!
Fri. Nov. 21 1 pm – 2 pm Discovery I Building, 915 Greene St., Ste 331 HSPM Friday Seminar Series Department of Health Services Policy and Management Brian Chen, JD, PhD Associate Professor Health Services Policy and Management Arnold School of Public Health Moral Hazard and Economies of Scope in Physician Ownership of Complementary Medical Services
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Meet Krystal Cooper! The Master of Health Administration alum returned to the Arnold School after nearly 10 years with large health care systems. Now she oversees key research projects in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. ow.ly/L4KA50XpmTI #StaffSpotlight #ArnoldSchoolProud
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Congratulations to doctoral student Hiluf Abraha, who won the Epidemiology Section Student Abstract Award at the 2025 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting this week! 🎉
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November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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26-author publication on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias harnesses power of collaboration using Team Science approach. ow.ly/6ZSt50XnIL0
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Research is an ongoing, iterative process where each new insight encourages us to revisit, refine, and strengthen earlier phases, promoting continuous learning and shared innovation across disciplines. Sayema Akter, Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior Student
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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We asked the Cancer Prevention and Control Program team to reflect on their “why," -why they do their work, what sustains them, and the impact they hope to have, using the Hedgehog Model of Strategic Leadership.🦔 Explore their responses to the 3 questions!
✏️: OoR Research in Action Oct Newsletter
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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SmartState Endowed Chair John Brooks will lead the November 14 Friday Seminar series. Join the health services policy and management department to learn about using instrumental variable estimates to guide policies modifying treatment rates for musculoskeletal conditions.
HSPM Friday Seminar Series Department of Health Services Policy and Management Using Instrumental Variable Estimates to Guide Policies Modifying Treatment Rates for Musculoskeletal Conditions John Brooks, PhD Professor and South Carolina SMARTstate Endowed Chair Health Services Policy and Management Arnold School of Public Health Friday, November 14 | 1 pm – 2 pm Discovery I Building, 915 Greene St., Ste 331
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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📊 Big data may unveil the impacts of extreme weather events on child health and development in the U.S. A new study led by Dr. Leila Larson will find out ➡️ ow.ly/SmlM50Xmola ⛈️
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November 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Richard Strater has been an Arnold School staff member since 2020, but that’s not the only reason why the Master of Public Health degree he’s currently pursuing feels like coming full circle. Learn more with this month's #IAmPublicHealth feature: ow.ly/EFAv50XlKOJ #ArnoldSchoolProud
photo of Richard Strater Working with community health workers over the past six years has deeply shaped my perspective on health services and policy research. Having this direct work experience and involvement with advocacy groups in my community drives me to study what I have in the program. Richard Strater, MPH in Health Services Policy and Management Student
November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Colleagues, family, and friends are honoring Delores "Marie" Thomas today as the Nolan Lab, where she made such a difference, is renamed in her honor. ow.ly/pgmA50XkS3p
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Environmental health sciences doctoral student and air quality researcher Khushboo has been recognized with USC’s International Student Excellence Scholarship. ow.ly/BPie50Xkj9Z #ArnoldSchoolProud
photo of Khushboo My research aims to provide key insights into emerging atmospheric processes that could influence public and environmental health outcomes, highlighting the significance of monitoring and mitigating air pollution. Khushboo, Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences Candidate
October 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Dom Francis’ interest in human physiology brought him to the Arnold School, but he stayed for the population-level impact. Learn how he's using his two degree with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/hLuu50XjIhz #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social
“Over the course of my career, my work has involved translating health services and management knowledge into collaborative, community-level efforts that aim to strengthen the public health workforce and promote health for all.” Dom Francis
October 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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You have two opportunities to learn from Arnold School seminars this Friday! First up is an HPEB Colloquium Series featuring the rapid collection of large-scale community input at 10am. Then the C-STAR experts will discuss cross-linguistic and multicultural framework in aphasia assessment at 1pm.
HPEB Colloquium Series Drs. Fowler and Wall will share their innovative approach to rapidly collecting large-scale community input on health priorities within marginalized populations, with a focus on the voices and experiences of transgender individuals in the current sociopolitical context. Lauren Fowler, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior Department. Catherine Wall, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. Friday, October 31 | 10 AM – 11 AM Discovery Building, Room 331 Cross-linguistic and Multicultural Framework in Aphasia Assessment Jee Eun Sung, PhD Ewha Womans University Friday, October 31 | 1 pm EST (5 pm UTC) Presentation in Zoom, accessible via the C-STAR website: http://cstar.sc.edu/lecture-series/ The watch party for the lecture will be in Discovery, room #140 (915 Greene Street, Columbia, SC)
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Thank you to all who attended our Time Capsule Ceremony on Friday afternoon. 🎉 It was a unique opportunity to reflect on our five-decade journey as a school & recognize some of the many people who have helped the us to evolve & succeed. Here’s to our next half-century of advancing public health!
October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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HPEB MPH student Anni Crook has been chosen to represent the SC Department of Public Health through a six-month Leadership Institute offered through the Region IV Public Health and Primary Care Center. She also received the 2025 NexGen Leader Award at the Open Forum (National Network of Public Health Institutes).
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Ever wonder what it's like to work in the NFL? Ten athletic training students got a preview this summer ➡️ ow.ly/NWx150Xhtt3 #ExperienceMatters #ClinicalEducation #Internships @uofscnewsy.bsky.social
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October 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Interested in global health? 🌎 Apply to our flexible program to earn a certificate of graduate study in the field ➡️ ow.ly/C1rO50XeZXP #ArnoldSchoolExperts #GlobalHealth
EXPAND YOUR EXPERTISE IN GLOBAL HEALTH The Certificate of Graduate Study in Global Health is a flexible program that complements your current path—whether you’re a graduate student looking to expand your expertise, an undergraduate student preparing for what comes next after graduation, or a working professional engaging in further learning. Gain advanced skills to address health challenges around the world, build a strong foundation in global health programs and policies, and strengthen your credentials for research, graduate or medical school, fellowships, and global careers. Why choose this certificate? Flexible and designed to fit alongside your studies or career planning Builds knowledge of global health challenges, environments, and solutions Enhances your qualifications for graduate programs, professional schools, and international opportunities Program details: Scan QR COde or go to http://sph.sc.edu/grad_degrees
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM