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.
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.
Master of Health Administration alumnus Gary Cooper looks back on the Arnold School in the 90s plus lessons from a career in health care
Gary Cooper has reached a stage in his life and career where he has wisdom to share. A serial entrepreneur who has bought, sold and led multi-million-dollar health care organizations, the MHA alumnus ('96) says his success almost cost him his life.
Staff Spotlight: Katherine Tse
Moving to the South after a decade abroad was a bit of a culture shock for Katherine Tse. The HSPM grants coordinator has found all of the upsides though, including a love for college sports.
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Student Spotlight
After graduating this year, Ray Holberger is looking forward to serving the state
using his more refined environmental risk assessment skill set and fostering continued
collaborations between the Department of Environmental Services and the Arnold School.
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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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