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Founded in 2005 as a response to the state's need to address important health concerns in Georgia, the UGA College of Public Health is dedicated to excellence and innovation in instruction, high-quality research and positive impact on communities through outreach and engagement activities. Faculty, staff and students at the College work with community and governmental partners to improve the health and lives of the people we serve in the state of Georgia, the nation and in other countries through our meaningful and evolving international programs and projects. The UGA College of Public Health offers degrees in biostatistics, disaster management, environmental health, epidemiology, gerontology, health promotion and behavior, public health, health policy and management, health administration, and toxicology. Certificates in gerontology, disaster management, infectious disease epidemiology, and global health are also offered.

10/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who presented, attended and contributed to the 15th annual State of the Public’s Health Conference.

Public health professionals, researchers, students and community partners from across Georgia came together to share innovative research, creative solutions and emerging perspectives on the issues shaping public health today.

A special thank you to our keynote speaker Dr. Laura Magaña for sharing the work the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health is doing to promote and improve public health education across the country and to inspire us to make change.

Through these conversations and connections, SOPH continues to foster meaningful, solutions-oriented discussions that help advance the health and well-being of all.

10/08/2026

Join the College of Public Health in welcoming three of our newest faculty members: Aaron William Bivins, Carter Coleman and Laura Maria Grajeda Diaz!

Each brings unique expertise, experiences and perspectives to the college, strengthening our work in the classroom, through research and across the communities we serve.

We’re excited to have you as part of the CPH community and can't wait to see what our students learn from each of you.

Learn more our new faculty members: https://publichealth.uga.edu/news-events/news/

10/07/2026

Never won the lottery, but it sure feels like we have. ❤️

10/01/2026

A new study from the UGA College of Public Health has found that the higher the monthly out-of-pocket costs for GLP-1s, the less likely patients are to keep taking it as prescribed.

Researchers, including Eunhae Shin, an assistant professor of health policy and management, found that when patients must pay more than $75 each month, nonadherence is more than 80%.

“The key takeaway from our study is that out-of-pocket costs matter,” Shin said. “And this question is so timely and important because of what’s going on in the policy space.”

To read more on what researchers say policymakers, regulators and insurance companies could consider: https://publichealth.uga.edu/higher-glp-1-costs-lead-to-lower-adherence/

09/29/2026

Our Undergraduate Student Ambassadors play an important role in representing the University of Georgia College of Public Health.

Whether engaging with alumni, community leaders and parents at events, connecting with peers on campus, or welcoming prospective students, our ambassadors showcase what it means to be a CPH student. They’re passionate about public health and strive to advance the health of all.

You can learn more about this exceptional group of students here: https://publichealth.uga.edu/current-students/undergraduate-student-ambassadors/

09/24/2026

CPH is excited to announce Justin Ingels as the new Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Accreditation.

In this role, he will continue to lead the development, implementation and assessment of the college’s strategic plan by evaluating public health trends and gathering input from across the college.

Ingels will also guide data collection efforts, assist departments and research institutes with strategic goal setting and foster collaborative relationships across the university and public health sector. Additionally, he will oversee accreditation-related assessment activities and reporting required for institutional reports and the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).

Read more: https://publichealth.uga.edu/justin-ingels-named-assistant-dean/

09/23/2026

Becky Winkler, UGAF Board of Trustees member and dedicated UGA supporter, is championing the expansion of cognitive health resources across Georgia.

This week, thanks to a generous matching gift from Winkler, your support of the UGA Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center can go twice as far for families facing dementia. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000, enabling us to raise $50,000 for unrestricted support of the CARE Center.

Give here: https://give.uga.edu/funders/cph-care-center-27/

09/21/2026

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day, and you have the chance to help the UGA CARE Center improve lives across Georgia.

Through September 25, when you support CARE, your donation can go twice as far for families facing dementia. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000, enabling us to raise $50,000 for unrestricted support of the CARE Center.

Support the CARE Center: https://give.uga.edu/funders/cph-care-center-27/

09/09/2026

We’re so proud of this Public Health Dawg! William Datema (DrPH ’18) was installed as the 59th president of the National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA) this summer.

“We work to make life easier for kids and have them have equal opportunity regardless of who they are or where they live,” said Datema. “We want every child to have a strong educational background so that they can thrive as adults.”

Datema has built a distinguished, wide-ranging career, serving in numerous leadership positions in public health, including roles at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and, most recently, as CEO of the Society for Public Health Education.

Learn more about Datema’s impact across the country: https://publichealth.uga.edu/uga-college-of-public-health-alumnus-serves-as-national-pta-president/

09/03/2026

The Department of Environmental Health Science is settling into its new home at Cedar B East and celebrated with a cookout for faculty, staff and students last week.

The new space features more than 11,500 square feet of lab space, a graduate student office, multiple spaces for collaborative work, and more than 20 offices for faculty and staff.

EHS shares the newly renovated building with colleagues and collaborators from Engineering, Genetics, Ecology, Cell Biology, Entomology, and Crop and Soil Sciences; as well as the insect zoo and biology teaching labs run by an EHS alumnus.

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105 Spear Road
Athens, GA
30606

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17065422300

Website

http://publichealth.uga.edu/

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