May you enjoy a healthy, happy holiday season from all of us at VCU School of Public Health. See you in January!

Want to gather safely and protect your loved ones from illness this holiday season? It's possible with a few effective ideas from VCU Health's infectious disease specialists. www.vcuhealth.org/news/an-ounc... #VCUPublicHealth #prevention #health #washyourhands

The Graduate Education Innovation Program from the VCU Graduate School, is making masters degrees more accessible and affordable for international and out-of-state students! Consider getting your M.S. or M.P.H. at #VCUPublicHealth! Get the details here & apply today: graduate.vcu.edu/prospective-...

Frank Rockhold, Ph.D., an alum of the Department of Biostatistics, has established a fund to support current and future students as they develop the skills necessary to build a fulfilling and impactful career. We're so grateful for this ongoing gift of support for #VCUPublicHealth!

Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., joins the latest episode of Community Conversations hosted by @vcumassey.bsky.social to discuss the inspiration behind the Chickahominy TRUTH Project. Listen here: rss.com/podcasts/rea...

We're proud to announce the launch of the Office of Medicaid Evaluation! Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., professor of #healthpolicy was named director of OME. The center will provides analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.

🎉 Announcing CitiesLEAD, a new national network that helps cities turn life-expectancy data into action. Thanks to a $1.5M investment from @rwjf.org, cities will get tools + training to help close health gaps across neighborhoods. www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-l... @publichealth.boston.gov

In some U.S. cities, lifespan can vary by more than 30 years between neighborhoods! Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.

On Saturday, Dani Montoya, M.P.H., will graduate with her Ph.D. in Healthcare Policy and Research! Dani's story is one of perseverance through self-doubt and undiagnosed ADHD. See how her grit and her community at #VCUPublicHealth made all the difference. news.vcu.edu/article/2025...

Now accepting applications for Chair of the Department of Health Policy! In addition to teaching, research and service, this leader will help manage finances, build relationships and mentor faculty and staff. Apply here: vcujobs.com/jobs/chair-o...

Join us on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. for the last M.P.H. Information Session of the year! Get all the info you need to decide if #VCUPublicHealth is right for you. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Dean Monica Swahn, Ph.D., M.P.H. has been appointed to the Charles F. & Evelyn W. Thomas Endowed Professorship in Epidemiology, for her exemplary contributions to teaching, research and public service. 🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Swahn!

Ready to start the new year with a new role? We're hiring faculty, research and administrative roles across the School of Public Health. Apply here: vcujobs.com/jobs/search?...

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at #VCUPublicHealth!

Virginia is facing a health care shortage. But VCU has the programs, the environment and the network to train health care professionals to fill the gaps. See how #VCUPublicHealth is part of the solution: www.vcuhealth.org/news/here-is...

Axios Richmond dove into the data that the VCU Center on Society & Health shared in the relaunch of the Virginia Opioid Cost Data Tool. Check it out! www.axios.com/local/richmo...

ICYMI: VCU is pursuing the acquisition of the Altria Center to replace outdated facilities and accelerate growth. #VCUPublicHealth would be one potential occupant as we expand our programs. Read more here: news.vcu.edu/article/2025...

The financial and emotional cost of the opioid crisis in #Virginia remains high, but research-backed prevention and care show promise. Read more about the latest data release from VCU Center on Society & Health via @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social: www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...

Congratulations to Dean Monica Swahn, Ph.D., M.P.H., named Featured Faculty of the Month at the Institute for Women's Health at VCU. 🎉 In addition to her role as dean and professor of epidemiology, Dr. Swahn serves as the Director of Global Women’s Health for IWH.

In the Hampton Roads area alone, researched-backed opioid care could save $786 million/year. Get the full story on the new data from VCU Center on Society and Health via @wavynews10.bsky.social: www.wavy.com/video/vcu-st...

Scaling up opioid care could save 2,000 lives and $5.2 billion across Virginia, according to new data released by the VCU Center on Society and Health. Read more on @wric.com: www.wric.com/news/local-n...

We're thrilled to share Marcie Wright, Ph.D., M.P.H., will serve as interim associate dean for research at #VCUPublicHealth. A national search for a permanent ADR is underway. blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/11/...

Did you know? The #opioidcrisis cost Virginians an estimated $5.2 billion in 2023! VCU Center on Society & Health relaunched its website with new data & context to highlight the urgent need for compassionate action and support for those affected. blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/11/...

Join the Dept of #Biostatistics on Thurs., 11/13 at 12 pm to learn about our Ph.D. and M.S. programs, application requirements & deadlines. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

And that's a wrap! We just returned from APHA's 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, D.C. We loved connecting with and learning from our #publichealth community. We're already looking forward to next year! #VCUPublicHealth

Curious about building a career in public health? Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. to hear from a panel of experts! Light refreshments will be served, thanks to #VCUAlumni! #VCUPublicHealth give.vcu.edu/schools/Virg...

Join us on Tues., Nov. 11 for a panel discussion with #VCUAlumni and #publichealth leaders! We'll discuss education, networking and what you need to know to pursue a career in public health. Registration is free and light refreshments will be served. blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/10/...

The Department of Biostatistics will host Steve Boker, Ph.D., professor from the University of Virginia, for a research seminar on Friday, Nov. 7. Attend in person at OCS, room 305 or via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Voting is #PublicHealth! Make your voice heard this Election Day. VCU School of Public Health is closed today for Election Day.

We're seeking an uncommonly passionate leader to help us advance our research mission, promote a dynamic culture of inquiry and innovation, and support high-impact research initiatives across disciplines. Apply today! vcujobs.com/jobs/associa... #VCUPublicHealth #hiring

Dean Monica Swahn, Ph.D., was quoted in a recent @richmond.com article about Gen Z's #alcohol habits. She acknowledged health could be a factor among other theories. Read it here. richmond.com/life-enterta...

Last month, Derek Chapman, Ph.D., and other VCU researchers attended the #RallyforMedicalResearch in D.C. to advocate for NIH funding. #VCU #VCUPublicHealth #research #NIHfunding news.vcu.edu/article/2025...

Physical therapist & researcher Meghan Varner, D.P.T., learned first-hand the value of HRV Biofeedback to address stress, fatigue & burnout. Now, she's part of the research team to better understand the treatment and spread awareness. news.vcu.edu/article/2025... #oaweek #VCUpublichealth

Congratulations to Social and Behavioral Sciences alum, Michelle Laws, Ph.D., a VCU Alumni 2025 10 Under 10 honoree! www.vcualumni.org/events/10-un...

Take our employer survey! If you work in any area of #publichealth, in VA + beyond, we want to hear from you! Tell us what you need and we will update our training to build a qualified pipeline. Survey is open until Nov. 15. redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=N...

Join us in celebrating the 2025 APHS Mid-Career Awardee, Niloofar Ramezani, Ph.D., associate professor of biostatistics. 🎉 🏆 🙌 #APHA #VCUPublicHealth blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/10/...

Explore our 2024-25 Annual Report to see our favorite awards, triumphs and breakthroughs at #VCUPublicHealth. sph.vcu.edu/about/annual...

Congratulations to HCPR student, Danielle Montoya, Ph.D.! Dani successfully defended her dissertation on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Thank you to her committee members: Drs. Morgan Snell, Juan Lu, and Oswaldo Moreno, for their support and guidance.

Public health research in action: take a look at how researchers at VCU are conducting a noninvasive study to address long-term concussion symptoms in military service members. blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/10/...

Join us on Friday, Oct. 17 for our next Biostatistics Seminar. Brian Reich, Ph.D., professor at ncstate.bsky.social will present "The Blessing of Spatial Dependence: Adjusting for Unmeasured Confounders in Environmental Health Studies" Register for the Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Curious about our M.P.H. program? Register for our next virtual information session on Wed., Oct. 15. Whether you want to learn online or in-person, get all the details when you join the free session: sph.vcu.edu/programs/mph...

Lights, camera, action! The Dept. of Biostatistics was featured on JSM TV at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Aug. Watch the video & learn about this exciting opportunity on our blog. blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2025/10/...

Register now for the Director’s Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series on Tuesday, October 14. Hear from Norman E. Sharpless, M.D., and enjoy networking and discussion with fellow clinicians and researchers. It's free! Register here: www.masseycancercenter.org/research/res...

Learn about our Ph.D. programs during our virtual open houses happening this week! Ph.D. in Social and Behavioral Sciences Open House is Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. or Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. Register here: tinyurl.com/3kppphdt

Join us Tues., Oct. 7, for the next Epidemiology Seminar. Derek Chapman, Ph.D., & Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., M.S., M.P.H., will share current projects addressing the issue of opioid and substance misuse in Virginia. Tune in on Zoom: rb.gy/ic4fzz

Ph.D. student Rasha Alsaadawi is one of 2 #publicehealth students to receive the VCU Graduate School's Dissertation Assistantship Award. She shares what this means to her + advice for her fellow students. #vcusoph

Community is the key to #publichealth! The Public Health Student Association (PHSA) invited Dean Swahn for a meet and greet with all the SOPH students. We love seeing our students engage with our new leader and take the chance to have their voices heard.

We've been back on campus a few weeks. Have you noticed these new and updated programs, dining options or the RamsXpress? Take a look.

Ph.D. student Esse Foka Nzaha is one of 2 #publichealth students to receive the VCU Graduate School's Dissertation Assistantship Award. Swipe through for her reaction to the support and her take on shared success.

That's a wrap on Day 1 of the 2025 #VPHA Annual Conference! So proud of Ph.D. student Aninda Sen and alum Faizan Talib, M.P.H., for presenting their research. VCU SOPH showed up to be part of the conversation and there's more coming in Day 2! #PublicHealthAtACrossroads #publichealth #vcu #VA