Staff Spotlight: Briana Davis
Often serving as a project manager for health-related research projects, the recurring theme of Briana Davis's career has been addressing health disparities in chronic conditions, such as obesity, cancer and diabetes.
May graduate pursues medical degree to advance health equity, global health
Knowing that she wanted to address inequities both in the U.S. and globally, Anusha Ghosh selected public health and Spanish has the concentration areas for her BARSC-MD (Accelerated Undergraduate to MD Program) at the South Carolina Honors College.
Public health grad to focus on health policy at UNC School of Law
With an acceptance into the University of North Carolina School of Law, Hayley Mason plans to focus on the impact of health policy on health outcomes - eventually at the national and international level.
Two-time alumna aims to reduce tobacco use among youth
During her Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior program, Emily Hackworth's research has focused on factors that predict nicotine use, including mental health, gender identity and risk perceptions.
Public health graduate to study inflammatory bowel disease before attending medical school
After graduating with Leadership Distinction in Community Service and the Outstanding Senior Award in May, Allie McDermott will gain additional experience as a research coordinator before applying to medical school.
Aiming for equity. Public health professional completes doctoral degree to address social determinants of health
Shanikque Barksdale graduates in May with six peer-reviewed publications to her name. With interests in maternal and child health, telehealth and rural health, she is perfectly positioned in her role at DHEC to continue making an impact in these areas.
USC features 2024 graduates
Jaimeen Shah and Tyson Ansani both graduate with public health degrees and both are planning careers in medicine. Take a look at how their time at USC has changed their lives.
Arnold School announces 2024 Alumni Award Winners
Aditi Srivastav Bussells (Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior) has been awarded the Gerry Sue Arnold Alumni Award, and Veronica Scott-Fulton (MPH in Public Health Administration) is the recipient of the Norman J. Arnold Alumni Medal.
Master of Health Administration graduate to continue career with fellowship at McLeod Health
As a student in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management, Madison Paternostro developed an interest in clinical operations within health systems - particularly at outpatient facilities where patients receive most of their care.
I Am Public Health: Lauren McAbee
Greenville, South Carolina native Lauren McAbee loved her experience in the B.S. in Public Health program so continuing at the Arnold School for her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree was an easy decision.
USC Educational Foundation names Toni Torres-McGehee as winner of Outstanding Service Award
Just one year after receiving the top service award from the National Association of Athletic Trainers, Toni Torres-McGehee has been selected as the winner of the 2024 USC Educational Foundation Outstanding Service Award.
Doctoral graduate combines economics with health policy to advance health equity
During her Ph.D. in Health Services Policy and Management program, Dakshu Jindal gained research experience as a graduate assistant on projects within her department and at the Center for Community Health Alignment.