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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.
News
Xuewen Wang wins USC research award
The Office of the Vice President for Research has selected exercise science associate professor Xuewen Wang as one of the 2025 recipients of the Distinguished Research Service Awards.
I Am Public Health: Maushmi Patel
As a student in the Ph.D. in Health Services Policy and Management program, Maushmi Patel has developed research interests in patient engagement and evaluation, particularly the assessment of digital health technologies.
Remembering Dave Murday: leader, colleague, mentor, friend
Beloved by his work family at CARE, Dave Murday passed away unexpectedly in January. The researcher leaves behind a loss of expertise, but more profoundly, a legacy in the rich organizational culture he helped cultivate over the past 30 years.
U.S. Army Veteran and Master of Health Administration student awarded Nancy Rosenthal Scholarship
Martha Selmon's experiences providing and receiving health care services with the U.S. Army are what led her to pursue an MHA. She is particularly interested in health disparities, provider burnout and the health of military veteran populations.
Courtney Tkacs will become next student body president
Honors College student Courtney Tkacs, who is majoring in public health and political science, has been elected as the USC Student Body President for 2025-2026.
Research professor, philanthropist Al Montgomery passes away after long career advancing field of communication sciences and disorders
The department and other close colleagues and friends will share their stories of Al, who passed away in February at the age of 86, at a Celebration of Life lunch on April 11, 2025.
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Student Spotlight
As a student in the Ph.D. in Health Services Policy and Management program, Maushmi
Patel has developed research interests in patient engagement and evaluation, particularly
the assessment of digital health technologies.
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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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Upcoming Events
Friday, Apr. 4, 2025
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Wednesday, May. 7, 2025
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Cost: Free
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