Student stories

Our Public Health Buckeyes have a wide array of backgrounds, experiences, inspiration for joining the field and plans for their future. Learn how Ohio State is preparing them to build stronger, healthier communities in Ohio and throughout the world.

PhD student Angie Hetrick
PhD, Epidemiology

Angie Hetrick uses epidemiology to counter death and sickness from preventable disease

Emmanuela Aboagye-Mensah
BSPH, Environmental Public Health

Emmanuela Aboagye-Mensah's passion for disease investigation flourishes at Ohio State

Ariana Pitcher
BSPH, Public Health Sociology

Ariana Pitcher gains new framework to analyze health

Jahara Wakeel
BSPH, Public Health Sociology

Jahara Wakeel excited for a career in public health because of its ability to transform lives

Ben Akoa headshot
BSPH, Public Health Sociology

For Ben Akoa, choosing public health a means to help many

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