Spring 2022
New minor combines public health and the arts
Public health, arts and humanities converge
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Ruth Ella Moore fund first college-wide endowed scholarship
Fundraising goal surpassed three years early thanks to college community

Students organize COVID-19 pop-up testing sites
Free, convenient tests benefit Columbus community, homeless population

College honored by Sorority and Fraternity Life for COVID efforts
Public Health named 2021 Outstanding Campus Community Partner

Berman receives national award for tobacco control advocacy
Professor of public health, law honored by American Public Health Association

New minor combines public health and the arts
Public health, arts and humanities converge

Kids with complex conditions often lack adequate in-network care
Behavioral health specialty access presents particular challenges, study finds

Vaccine hesitance dropped faster among Black Americans, study finds
Gaps in vaccination rates may relate to access, researchers say

Studies detail current, future obstacles to abortion care
Distance to care could as much as triple in Ohio in a post-Roe scenario

‘One Health’ certificate connects health sciences for better public health future
Graduate calls program the best decision of grad school

Ruth C. Bailey award winner inspired by community engagement
Darryl B. Hood applauds university leadership for support of outreach and engagement

College announces 2022 Excellence in Teaching, Employee of the Year awards
Professor Laura Pomeroy, staff member Dawnne Wise honored

Envisioning a post-Roe v. Wade America
Journalist Michelle Goldberg joins dean’s lecture series

Meet spring ’22 graduate Jimmy Nash
First-generation student immersed in community outreach surrounding HIV disparities

Two public health staff honored with Distinguished Staff Award
Misti Crane, Kynthia Droesch receive Ohio State’s highest staff award

College announces 2021 Excellence in Teaching, Employee of the Year awards
Professor Liz Klein, staff member Mindy Freed honored

Alumni spotlight: Janet Porter ’75 ’77
Health administration powerhouse reflects on Buckeye roots, storied career

Young alumna experiences public health at full throttle
COVID-19 puts Kate Wright ’20’s career on the fast track

College launches foundational curriculum for MPH students
New courses focus on interdisciplinary teaching, learning

College honored with national diversity award
2021 Health Professions HEED Award recognizes equity, inclusion efforts

How social determinants of health play a role in pandemics
Boston University’s Sandro Galea talks COVID, inequities

15 ways to learn more about diversity this year
Recommendations from public health students, faculty, staff

New condom could boost use, study finds
Both men and women reported greater satisfaction with new product