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Results for: Public Health Graduate Program
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General ItemVirginia Tech to host week-long blood drive Date: Feb 05, 2026 -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Lauren Tucker , articleMeet Lauren Tucker '25, a public health student from Ellicott City, Maryland, who received her B.S. in public health last spring and is now seeking an accelerated MPH degree. Laura values being part of a diverse community of professionals from various fields at VMCVM and has a passion for the health and well-being of communities and those around her. She loves watching movies and her family's 15-year-old dog Cooper. Lauren gets motivated by listening to "Eye of the Tiger" and taught competitive dance for many years.
Date: Jan 09, 2026 - -
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Jan Eberth named head of the Department of Population Health Sciences , articleEberth comes to the university from Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she spent the past three years as professor and chair of health management and policy. Prior to that, her education and career were divided between Texas and her native South Carolina.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Andre Asarian , articleMeet Andre Asarian, MPH Class of 2026, a public health education student at VMCVM with a background in public health and political science. Inspired by his work as an EMT during COVID-19, Andre is passionate about medicine, education, and making a difference. His practicum with VTCSOM explores rural medical training, and he hopes to become both a physician and an educator. Outside the classroom, he enjoys sushi, football, and time with his rescue cat, Po.
Date: Nov 06, 2025 - -
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Veterinary student representatives give companies and organizations voices on campus , articleThese positions allow students to make connections, support their studies, and explore what working for that company or organization might be like.
Date: Sep 10, 2025 - -
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Dual-degree veterinary college alum Lydia Carpenter awarded Service to America medal , articleCarpenter was honored for her work with the USDA developing a program to prevent, detect, and respond to African swine fever.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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Veterinary students extend Health Wagon benefits to Southwest Virginia pets , articleAs students completed their Integrative Learning Experience summer project, 566 animals received care, 343 cats and 223 dogs over two days.
Date: Aug 26, 2025 - -
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Public health graduate students nibble into global challenges with Integrative Learning Experience projects , articleTalking about big ideas spurs initiative for more manageable projects that can be a microcosm for addressing larger issues.
Date: May 27, 2025 - -
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Veterinary students, donors express appreciation for each other at Evening of Gratitude , articleThe event brought together givers and recipients of scholarship funds, sometimes meeting for the first time.
Date: Apr 22, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Lauren Maghak , articleLauren Maghak, DVM/MPH Class of 2026 (Public/Corporate) from Columbia, Maryland, combines her passion for animals with her love of epidemiology to pursue a career in public health veterinary medicine. She enjoys scuba diving (taught by Dr. Nappier!), draws inspiration from Temple Grandin, and looks forward to exploring a non-traditional veterinary path.
Date: Feb 06, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech public health alumna fills critical role in disease outbreak response , articleJanuary is One Health Awareness Month, and Sydney Spivey explains how education and experience in that concept helps her organize the response to mpox and Marburg.
Date: Jan 02, 2025 - -
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Ela Austin named as associate dean for public health programs , articleAustin wants to expand educational opportunities and enhance community connections.
Date: Nov 05, 2024 - -
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The last first day: Third-year DVM students begin individualized path , articleLauren Maghak and her classmates reflect on how the third year of veterinary college marks a major transition.
Date: Nov 01, 2024 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Sydney Thompson , articleSydney Thompson is a Master of Public Health student in the class of 2025, specializing in community health promotion and equity. Hailing from Stafford, Virginia, with a background in psychology, Sydney is passionate about addressing public health issues, especially those influenced by social factors. Inspired by her parents, Sydney enjoys baking, reading, and hopes to see the Northern Lights.
Date: Oct 03, 2024 - -
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Twins Ann and Lydia Carpenter follow veterinary and public health path to parallel career tracks , articleAnn Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while Lydia Carpenter is a veterinary medical officer in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 - -
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The first cut: Third-year veterinary students reflect on their summer rotations , articleSome students found their strengths, while others found their weaknesses. Some found new interests, while others reaffirmed their passions.
Date: Sep 19, 2024 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Evymarie Prado Sanchez '14, DVM '19, MPH '19 , articleEvymarie Prado Sanchez '14, DVM '19, MPH '19, is a Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She values mentoring students in alternative veterinary career paths and is passionate about diversity in regulatory medicine.
Date: Aug 15, 2024 - -
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VMCVM Alumni Spotlight: Allen Messenger '09, DVM '13, MPH '19 , articleAllen Messenger '09, DVM '13, MPH '19, attending Veterinarian at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center. Messenger credits his education at VMCVM for equipping him with essential clinical skills and problem-solving abilities. He champions the welfare of Department of Defense animals and advocates for public understanding of animal use in research. Outside work, he enjoys gardening and aspires to visit every U.S. National Park.
Date: May 16, 2024 - -
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VMCVM Student Spotlight: Olalere Ajala , articleOlalere Ajala, a Master of Public Health student specializing in Infectious Disease at Virginia Tech (class of 2024), hails from Lagos, Nigeria. Inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, he pursued public health to balance healthcare with preventive measures and solutions. Olalere values the diverse insights at VMCVM and looks forward to the impact of the 'One Health' approach on public health. He cherishes cooking and the teachings of his mother, who instilled in him patience and kindness.
Date: May 07, 2024 - -
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Evening of Gratitude: Celebrating impact and shared purpose , articleThe veterinary college recently celebrated its annual "Evening of Gratitude," a special event dedicated to honoring the donors whose generosity not only supports the dreams of aspiring veterinarians but also amplifies their potential to make a lasting impact on countless lives and communities.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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