Arnold School of Public Health at South Carolina

06/05/2026

ICYMI, the Presidential Fitness Test is Back. Exercise Science Professor Russell Pate has been weighing in through various media outlets, but did you know he's part of the reason SC is better prepared than most states to reintroduce the test? It's thanks to the SC FitnessGram he and other experts developed 10 years ago.

Updated: May 8, 2026 Image   Data Success StoriesAboutSC FitnessGram is a statewide movement to evaluate and improve the health-related fitness among public school students in South Carolina. Participating schools annually collect fitness data of students in grades 2, 5, 8 and high school. The find...

06/04/2026

"It’s hard to leave USC without feeling like you’ve grown both personally and professionally-and without embracing the incredible school spirit that comes with it." —Alexander Andersen (M.S. in EXSC '26), whose master's program took him from collegiate athlete to sport scientist. 🎓 https://ow.ly/h0zx50Z7xne

06/03/2026

For our State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Ambassador, Lee, this plan is more than words on a document.

It’s a shared focus for a diverse array of agencies and organizations to work together in improving health outcomes in our state.

06/03/2026

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has recognized 6 students for winning department, university, state and national awards in the field. Congratulations! 🎉🎖️ https://ow.ly/k7SR50Z7g5i Uofsc_comd

06/02/2026

Experts predicted that new caps on out-of-pocket prescription expenses (unlimited ➡️ $3800 ➡️ now $2,000) and shifting costs from individuals/govt to insurance companies & drug makers could lead to overhauls for Medicaid Part D plans.

HSPM's insurance markets researcher Dave Anderson shares what actually happened in a recent issue of Health Affairs ➡️ https://ow.ly/W5Ia50Z6BUx

06/01/2026

Taryn Senger came to the University of South Carolina for hands-on experience, and she got it. Two years as a graduate assistant with Lexington Medical Center and now an Administrative Fellowship at Novant Health have prepped the Master of Health Administration graduate for health care leadership. 🎓 https://ow.ly/y0yF50Z67oj

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

The Post and Courier's Tom Corwin dives into the details of the West Nile virus with epidemiologist Melissa Nolan, including how the virus spreads (mosquitoes prefer birds but humans work too) and what to do to stay safe. https://ow.ly/rhLX50Z5wPR 🔬🦟

People living in wealthy established neighborhoods with ample tree canopy are more likely to get infections from mosquito bites because those same neighborhoods attract birds that attract mosquitoes.

05/28/2026

Would you like to help advance the scientific study of chronic disease prevention? Participate in the REMEDY Study to help Arnold School researchers better understand and fight colorectal cancer. Learn more here ➡️ https://ow.ly/AE3150Z4US5

05/28/2026

Congratulations to these 7 students, who have been recognized by the exercise science department for their outstanding achievements and potential! 🎉https://ow.ly/NqJ550Z569i