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.
Exercise science major and swim team member to serve athletes as physical therapist
During her undergraduate tenure, Jill Smiley interned or shadowed at several physical therapy and other health care clinics - gaining insight into a variety settings and specialties. She also joined the Exercise Science Club and volunteered at local nonprofits.
International student completes second Arnold School degree to make an impact as an epidemiologist
After finding USC's environment to be a welcoming one, Bhola decided to stay at the Arnold School to pursue an M.S. in Epidemiology. She's made lifelong friends, learned valuable life skills, and broadened her community.
Exercise science graduate Sierra Brent shares favorite moments at USC
"Through being a University 101 Peer Leader, serving as vice president of Collegiate Curls, and studying exercise science, I discovered a community that challenged and supported me in ways I never expected." —Sierra Brent
Online program paves way for full-time lab technician to complete epidemiology degree
Returning to USC for graduate school was an easy decision for Ciara Matthews. As her alma mater, the state's flagship university held a special place for Matthews, but the biggest factor was the program's flexibility.
What influences a mother's breastfeeding decision while returning to work? Doctoral graduate Victoria Adebiyi investigates
Victoria Adebiyi graduates with a Ph.D. in HPEB this month after completing her global health dissertation project. She's currently working on manuscripts that describe what she learned during a mixed-methods she conducted study in Nigeria.
Researchers untangle residence and race when looking at postpartum hospital readmissions
The authors found that Black individuals in urban areas were at highest risk of postpartum readmission. Rural residence was also associated with increased readmission risk and eclipsed differences in readmission rates by race/ethnicity.
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Student Spotlight
Speech-language pathology student Keandra Warren plans to bring specialized pediatric
services to her rural hometown in South Carolina.
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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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