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At UT, the graduate public health programs prepare students to be competent, future public health leaders.

At the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, the Department of Nutrition and Public Health Sciences has programs that prepare students to be competent, future public health or nutrition professionals. Our MPH program has been accredited since 1969, making it the first nationally accredited program outside a School of Public Health. We also formed Tennessee’s first Academic Health Department, with the purpose of bridging knowledge, improving health. The UT graduate programs are distinguished by the practical experience students gain through community-based class projects, volunteering opportunities, and well-matched field placements.

10/19/2026

Could there be a correlation between air pollution and the number of children diagnosed with ADHD? Recently published research conducted by 's Larisa Ozeryansky explores this important public health issue.

https://artsci.utk.edu/public-health-data-hangs-in-the-air/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Public%20Health%20Data%20Hangs%20in%20the%20Air&utm_campaign=ocm_Tntoday

09/28/2026

mades its first appearance at the TPHA 2026 Annual Conference this last week. Faculty and students did a great job representing our public health programs. Later, everyone took time to unwind at our Friends and Alumni Social.

09/09/2026

If you’ll be in Murfreesboro for the Tennessee Public Health Association conference—or simply live nearby - would love for you to join us for a casual UTK Public Health Alumni & Friends Social!

Like our past alumni mingles, this is simply a chance to relax, reconnect, and spend time with others who study, work, or have an interest in public health.

08/20/2026

A new year, a new era! As August 1, the Department of Public Health and the Department of Nutrition have merged into the new Department of Nutrition and Public Health Sciences (NPHS). NPHS made it's first officical appearance at the UTK CEHHS College Connect Event, where we welcomed hundreds of incoming public health majors and nutrition majors to the UTK family.

05/15/2026

Join 's own Dr. Tori Wagner-Greene, Dr. Thankam Sunil, and Julie Grubaugh as they celebrate our newest Bachelor's level graduates. This year marked our biggest graduating cohort yet!!!!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to all graduates. WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!

Photo: Dr. Phoebe Tran (far left) and Dr. Thankam Sunil (far right) with our newest PHD graduates - McKenzie Granata, Sumon Ghosh, and Rebeca Nieves

05/12/2026

Undergrad students in 's PUBH 336 Public Health Research Methods course experienced community -based learning this semester buy conducting interviews with clients at Knox Area Rescue Ministries. Visit the link below to read more about this amazing experience.

This semester, students in PUBH 336: Public Health Research Methods, taught by Dr. Larisa Ozeryansky, engaged in community-based learning […]

05/12/2026

03/03/2026

You can access the survey but using the QR Code or visiting https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MlDnjCseepixhQ .

02/17/2026

We are proud to share that Professor Laurie Meschke MS, PHD is featured in Accolades, the official news magazine of […]

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Knoxville, TN
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+18659745041

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http://publichealth.utk.edu/

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