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Results for: Public Health Undergraduate Program
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Kerry Redican honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 44 years, Redican made significant contributions building the university’s public health programs.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Emily Gaskill finds public health services research to be a rewarding pursuit , articleEmily Gaskill's research focuses on harm reduction, substance use disorders, and how integrated care models and drug policy reform can expand access to treatment.
Date: Apr 28, 2026 - -
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Associate professor Sophie Wenzel appointed to Virginia Public Health Association board of directors , articleSophie Wenzel, who is an associate director of the Center for Public Health Practice and Research at Virginia Tech, sees the role as beneficial for public health practice and education.
Date: Apr 13, 2026 - -
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Study focuses on health care in Appalachian areas recovering from Hurricane Helene , articleJulia Gohlke, who has studied environmental disasters throughout her career, is turning her attention to the storm’s aftermath in regions near and dear to her personal history.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 - -
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Reaccreditation process on track for public health programs , articleNew associate dean Ela Austin said Virginia Tech received a ‘very, very strong’ preliminary report in seeking a seven-year renewal of accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Drones, clean water, and nine new businesses on a Virginia Tech team's path from Blacksburg to the United Nations , articleA team of Virginia Tech students built a drone to safely collect water samples in Malawi, earning a spot in a United Nations business incubator and drawing interest from UNICEF. Along the way, their training program helped nine Malawian women start their own businesses.
Date: Mar 04, 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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Kristi Lewis guides undergraduate curriculum in public health as new program director , articleLewis brings more than 20 years higher education experience to Virginia Tech's established but still-evolving public health program.
Date: Dec 02, 2025 - -
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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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Expanding opportunity, strengthening community: Virginia Tech Advantage grows , articleWith record number of students in the Presidential Scholarship Initiative, the university advances its land-grant mission of access and affordability.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Louhan Dembele makes her mark in public health locally and globally , articleLouhan Dembele, the top graduating student in public health, has excelled in academics, research, and service.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech’s public health program works to ease impacts of opioid crisis , articleKathy Hosig, in dual leadership roles for Virginia Tech's public health program and Virginia Cooperative Extension, leads efforts to disseminate evidence-based prevention materials to Virginia communities.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
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Public health students learn about health care barriers while working with EMS , articleStudents are helping rural residents away from more populated areas understand better what health services are available for them, but they also are learning from those rural residents about obstacles to care.
Date: Feb 05, 2025 - -
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Honors College scholarship recipient helps pioneer disease detection technology in Malawi , articleLouhan Dembele has found her passion improving resources to help fight a deadly parasitic disease.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
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Class of 2024: Ava Gardner blends athletic drive with public health vision , articleA competitive climber for 15 years, including two years on the University of Colorado Boulder team, Gardner's athletic background has shaped her interest in both sports medicine and community health.
Date: Dec 16, 2024 - -
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Three ways scholarships make a difference for students , articlePaying for college is not just about tuition, it’s also about housing and food expenses and handling emergent costs when they arise. Scholarships can go a long way to ease the challenge of college for students looking for a world-class education.
Date: Dec 09, 2024 - -
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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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Everyday Ut Prosim: How Hokie Teonna Jones serves , articleThe first in a new series of photo essays explores how Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and alums live out the spirit of Ut Prosim with acts of campus and community service — starting with a student who pitched in during move-in week as a Hokie Helper.
Date: Sep 10, 2024 - -
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Class of 2024: Grace Kennedy finds purpose in promoting health awareness , articleThe Phi Kappa Phi Medallion award recipient, Kennedy distinguished herself not only through her outstanding academic achievements but also through her ability to integrate supporting the local community and an intense lacrosse sports team schedule.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
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