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.
Researchers warn that GLP-1RA medications may not be the magic bullet we're looking for when it comes to cancer
Researchers caution us not to get ahead of ourselves when it comes to the logical, though still theoretical, possibilities of how these drugs may influence related health conditions such as cancer.
Clinical practice teaching award winner: Zachary Winkelmann
Winkelmann is the 2025 recipient of the University of South Carolina’s clinical practice teaching award, which recognizes a faculty member for outstanding clinical teaching, practice, advising and mentoring of health science students.
May graduate awarded Fulbright grant to study food policy in France
Muskaan Makkar, a May public health graduate, has receiving funding from Fulbright Fance to study food policy in Paris before returning to the U.S. to earn graduate degrees in public health and dietetics.
Public health practitioner returns to alma mater to help students make their impact
Joshua Sellner's work is focused on advancing public health from the ground up. His research spans maternal and child health, the public health impacts of cannabis and alcohol use, and the application of population-level data to improve outcomes.
Danielle Varnedoe takes us through the history of the Arnold School's oldest and newest department
Her 1983 arrival turned into a 40-year adventure, with Varnedoe leading the clinic for 20 years and contributing to the growth and evolution of the school and the field for more than four decades.
Staff Spotlight: Abigail Collins
Time and again, Abigail Collins has been told she shares her late grandmother's innate gift: the ability to bring people together. As the Arnold School's first-ever alumni relations and events manager, Collins is looking forward to doing just that.
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Student Spotlight
During his Ph.D. in Biostatistics program, Peter Olejua built his expertise in evaluating
emerging medical technologies to ensure their efficacy, safety and impact on patient
outcomes.
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2025 Hooding Ceremony
View the video and photos from our hooding ceremony held on May 7, 2025.
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
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Location: See event description for more details.
Cost: Please see the conference website for registration costs.
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
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Cost: Please see the conference website for registration costs.
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