Locally and globally, the need for quality public health professionals has never been
greater. As the only school of public health in South Carolina, the Arnold School
of Public Health is making a vital impact through innovative research, education and
outreach programs.
From our broad range of academic programs to our world-renowned areas of research expertise and far-reaching centers and community programs , the Arnold School of Public Health is preparing future scholars and training the
public health workforce.
Danielle Varnedoe takes us through the history of the Arnold School's oldest and newest department
Her 1983 arrival turned into a 40-year adventure, with Varnedoe leading the clinic for 20 years and contributing to the growth and evolution of the school and the field for more than four decades.
Staff Spotlight: Abigail Collins
Time and again, Abigail Collins has been told she shares her late grandmother's innate gift: the ability to bring people together. As the Arnold School's first-ever alumni relations and events manager, Collins is looking forward to doing just that.
Most of our daily behaviors are habits, according to new research
New research led by health promotion education and behavior associate professor Amanda Rebar and published in Psychology & Health has good news for public health interventionists and the populations they serve.
Exercise science graduate joins Doctor of Physical Therapy program
A lifelong Gamecock, going to USC was a forgone conclusion for Michael Paslawski. Still, the smalltown South Carolinian found the flagship university's size (both its population and sprawling campus) to be a bit of an adjustment his freshman year.
Changing the script
USC features journalism and Master of Health Administration alumnus Patrick Pianezza, who brings paramedic burnout to the big screen.
Ahmer Afroz brings HIV/STI expertise, passion for systems-level change to new role at the Arnold School
With experience working with HIV/STIs and LGBTQ+ health and implementing systems-level change to achieve health equity, Ahmer Afroz is passionate about preparing students to make population-level change in their future careers.
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Student Spotlight
During his Ph.D. in Biostatistics program, Peter Olejua built his expertise in evaluating
emerging medical technologies to ensure their efficacy, safety and impact on patient
outcomes.
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2025 Hooding Ceremony
View the video and photos from our hooding ceremony held on May 7, 2025.
Founded in 1975, the Arnold School is celebrating 50 years in 2025.
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See Dean Sabo-Attwood's summary report from her initial listening sessions conducted
as part of the Pulse: Engagement to Action Tour.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Location: See event description for more details.
Cost: Please see the conference website for registration costs.
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
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Cost: Please see the conference website for registration costs.
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