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Nominate an Arnold School graduate for one of our alumni awards

The number of outstanding Arnold School alumni grows every year, and we love recognizing two of the best at our annual hooding ceremony. Nominate your favorite alum by February 20 for one of our two prestigious awards.

Call for 2026 Faculty Award Nominations

Arnold School faculty are the best! Nominate a deserving candidate for one of three awards in teaching, research and service by March 31.

Prisma Health recognizes Caroline Rudisill with Academic Partner Research Award

Caroline Rudisill, a professor in the Arnold School's Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior and Academic Director of the USC-Prisma Health partnership, received the Academic Partner Research Award.

USC leads the nation in fragile X research and education

Researchers at the University of South Carolina are leading the country to improve the health of millions of people with fragile X disorders — some of the most common but least-known neurological disorders.

Fulbright Scholar wins national grant to support dissertation research using wastewater-based epidemiology to detect STIs

Health services policy and management (HSPM) doctoral candidate Syeda Shehirbano Akhtar is still in the early part of her career, but she's already amassed significant global health experience.

Sunscreen produces persistent free radicals when exposed to light, a recent study finds

New research from the Department of Environmental Health Sciences explores how common sunscreen ingredients behave under light exposure. Led by associate professor Eric Vejerano, the team tested seven commercially available sunscreens.

Staff Spotlight: Janna Borden

As the project coordinator for TecHealth, Janna Borden provides administrative support to the faculty and research staff associated with the Center.

Measles outbreak surveillance confirms utility of wastewater-based epidemiology for monitoring infectious disease surges

New research led by environmental health sciences assistant professor Laura Langan has provided further support for the effectiveness of wastewater-based epidemiology.

I Am Public Health: Anahyra Fernandez Reyes

As a graduate research assistant, Anahyra Fernandez Reyes has been learning how to conduct community-engaged research to improve the health and well-being of various populations. She has also interned with the Center for Community Health Alignment.

Exercise science major and swim team member to serve athletes as physical therapist

During her undergraduate tenure, Jill Smiley interned or shadowed at several physical therapy and other health care clinics - gaining insight into a variety settings and specialties. She also joined the Exercise Science Club and volunteered at local nonprofits.

International student completes second Arnold School degree to make an impact as an epidemiologist

After finding USC's environment to be a welcoming one, Bhola decided to stay at the Arnold School to pursue an M.S. in Epidemiology. She's made lifelong friends, learned valuable life skills, and broadened her community.

Exercise science graduate Sierra Brent shares favorite moments at USC

"Through being a University 101 Peer Leader, serving as vice president of Collegiate Curls, and studying exercise science, I discovered a community that challenged and supported me in ways I never expected." —Sierra Brent

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