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SPH Faculty Honored with CoRS Awards 2024

We are thrilled to announce the incredible achievements of our School of Public Health faculty members who have been awarded CoRS (Communities of Research Scholars) funding from the University of Memphis this year. This prestigious program fosters interdisciplinary collaborations ...

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UofM SPH ranked among the 10 best online MPH programs for 2025

The University of Memphis School of Public Health’s Online Master of Public Health program has been ranked #8 in the country by Fortune Recommends. Fortune Recommends™ is the product reviews arm of Fortune Media that publishes unbiased research and information on the products ...

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UofM Researchers Awarded Prestigious NIH Grant for Innovative Wearable Health Monitoring Device

November 14, 2024 - UofM researchers recently received a NIH grant for their work creating an innovative wearable medical device, CanAiry, designed to monitor environmental exposure and assess respiratory response. Dr. Maryam Karimi, associate professor in the SPH, and Dr. Rouzbeh Nazari ...

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Career and Internship Fair - Fall 2024

Nov 1, 2024 - The Office of Experiential Learning and Career Services at SPH hosted the Fall 2024 Internship and Career Fair on campus, bringing together 30 organizations and 50 students to explore diverse career opportunities. Students had the chance to connect and network with representatives from prominent organizations, including the Tennessee Department of Health, Shelby County ...

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SPH Public Health Club student awarded at Global WHO

October 29 - November 1, 2024 - Aashita Joshi, a junior at University High School on the University of Memphis campus in Memphis, TN, recently attended the Global Model World Health Organization Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing Ethiopia, Aashita exemplified diplomacy and leadership throughout the conference. ...

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University High Public Health Club student speaks at Global WHO

October 29 - November 1, 2024 - Henry Greenberg, a junior at University High School on the University of Memphis campus in Memphis, TN, recently attended the Global Model World Health Organization Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing the country of India, Henry demonstrated exceptional dedication to consensus-building and collaboration ...

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SPH Represented at the Global Model WHO in Geneva, Switzerland - 2024

Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2024 - The UofM SPH had the fantastic opportunity to attend the first in-person Global Model WHO, jointly organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) at the WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. SPH collaborated with University High and White Station High Schools ...

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Global Model WHO in Geneva Switzerland

Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2024 - The WHO Conference October 2024 in Geneva. As part of the Fall 2024 Public Health in Action course, three Experiential Learning Program seniors will participate in the October 2024 World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Model WHO to be held at the WHO headquarters in Geneva Switzerland. These WHO events are organized by the World Federation of United Nations Associations ...

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Opinion: UofM Public Health Diplomacy Summit Spotlights Unity

Oct 27, 2024 - Dean Ashish Joshi was a guest columnist in The Commercial Appeal, daily newspaper of Memphis, Tennessee, and its surrounding metropolitan area. Dean Joshi's opinion article was focused on the success of the inaugural public health diplomacy summit and the international impact it has caused in the public health community. Published in the October 27th edition of the daily newspaper ...

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Highlights from the APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo, Minneapolis, MN

October 27-30, 2024 - The American Public Health Association (APHA) annual meeting is largest public health gathering of the country bringing about 12,000 professionals and partners from around the world to engage, collaborate and grow. SPH faculty and students delivered 27 presentations including both, oral and poster formats at the expo. ...

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Uofm SPH Faculty and Students to Showcase 27 Presentations at APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo

Oct 27-30, 2024 - APHA Annual Meeting and Expo: It is the largest public health gathering of the country that bring about 12,000 professionals and partners from around the world to engage ...

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PH-IDEAS Team Participating in APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo in Minneapolis

Oct 27-30, 2024 - Exciting News from the PH-IDEAS Team! We are beyond excited to announce our participation in the APHA 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo in Minneapolis from October 27-30. Get ready to dive into groundbreaking research and innovative discussions with our team. Check out our presentation lineup ...

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Highlights from 2024 TPHA Annual Conference, TN

Oct 9 - 11, 2024 - The University of Memphis School of Public Health was well-represented at the Tennessee Public Health Association annual conference in Murfreesboro, TN (Oct. 9-11, 2024). In total, 22 SPH members attended, including 16 students whose attendance was sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Health. Three doctoral students and one faculty presented ...

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