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.
26-author publication on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias harnesses power of collaboration using Team Science approach
As USC leadership and expertise in advancing brain health and healthy aging grows ever stronger, a recent scholarly paper perfectly exemplifies why South Carolina's flagship university is excelling in these efforts.
Senior public health major named Rhodes Scholarship finalist
South Carolina Honors College student and Stamps scholar Hannah Brennen is a 2026 Rhodes Scholarship finalist. If selected for this award, Brennen will become the University of South Carolina’s 11th Rhodes scholar, the first since Jory Fleming in 2016.
Big data may unveil the impacts of extreme weather events on child health and development in the U.S.
Using a second National Institutes of Health grant awarded this year, health promotion, education, and behavior assistant professor Leila Larson will examine the factors influencing childhood development from yet another angle: weather.
I Am Public Health: Richard Strater
Richard Strater has been an Arnold School staff member since 2020, but that's not the only reason why the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree he's currently pursuing feels like coming full circle.
Doctoral student recognized with USC's International Student Excellence Scholarship
Khushboo's work examining the formation of environmentally persistent free radicals was recently recognized with an International Student Excellence Scholarship from USC's Office of International Student and Scholar Support.
Delores Marie Thomas Research Lab named for beloved program manager
Delores Marie ("Marie") Thomas only had four years at USC yet her impact touched every one of the faculty, staff, students and community members she interacted with.
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Student Spotlight
Richard Strater has been an Arnold School staff member since 2020, but that's not
the only reason why the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree he's currently pursuing
feels like coming full circle.
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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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