VCU School of Public Health

05/29/2026

Next year, VCU Health Sciences Library will move into the Hunton Student Center!

Expect some changes to student learning and collaboration spaces as the VCU Health Sciences Library relocates during the 2026-2027 academic year, but know our liaison Samantha Gus will be available for reference and research consultations virtually and at OCS.

Health Sciences Library will move to Hunton Student Center May 12, 2026 The VCU Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th Street, will move to the Hunton Student Center at 1110 East Broad Street during the 2026-2027 academic year. There has been a health sciences library serving the academic medical camp...

05/27/2026

Join VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center on Tuesday, June 2, for the Virginia Public Health Summit on Cancer.

Save your spot today! https://bit.ly/4tAIl2K

Are you ready to move from 'idea' to 'action'? Join us on June 2 for a powerful summit focused on public health, cancer prevention, and community impact.

This isn't just another meeting, it’s a hands-on experience. Participants will engage hands-on workshops as well designed to turn ideas into progress!

📍 When: June 2, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
🎟️ Save your spot today! https://bit.ly/4tAIl2K

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

In a recent interview with MCV Foundation, alum Frank Rockhold, Ph.D. said, “Anyone can make a presentation that you don’t understand. It takes a skilled team to make one that everyone can understand.”

With that in mind and Dr. Rockhold's support, VCU Biostatistics Department invited Paula Otto, an expert in leadership, ethics, strategic planning and communications, to lead a seminar on developing and delivering research talks. The students had a great time, and many had the opportunity to put their new skills to work during the session.

We're deeply grateful for Dr. Rockhold's investment in our students and Paula Otto for joining us last month. We look forward to more skill-building sessions in the future!

05/22/2026

Join us in celebrating two faculty members who were highlighted for their community engagement and research by VCU's Division of Community Engagement!

⭐️ Excellence in Community Engaged Research: Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., assistant professor in VCU Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

⭐️ Excellence in Community Engagement: Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., professor of .

05/20/2026

Join American Public Health Association's Environment Section on May 22 to hear recent grad Emma Wagner, M.P.H., present her research, “Investigating Associations Between Black-legged Tick Counts and Climatological and Ecological Factors in Virginia.”

https://apha.zoom.us/j/85696386760

05/19/2026

Calling all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners — CEPH welcomes your input.

Submit comments about the VCU School of Public Health to [email protected] by Sept. 28, 2026.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

If you're ready to earn your M.P.H., apply by June 1 and get started this fall!

We offer in-person and online programs with five concentrations: Applied public health, Cancer prevention and control science, Epidemiology, Health communication and Health policy.

Get the details and apply now: https://sph.vcu.edu/programs/mph/

05/14/2026

Using BMI, even with a race filter, to diagnose obesity, diabetes and more, isn't flawless, but it's still widely used. In this recent article in The Atlantic, Samar El Khoudary, Ph.D., professor and chair of , helps explain some of the shortcomings of using BMI, but warns about removing it altogether.

Race-sensitive cutoffs can address BMI’s shortcomings, but not entirely.

05/12/2026

Still basking in the fun of Friday's commencement! 🎉

We're continuing the celebration: Gati Wambura, who received her Ph.D. in healthcare policy and research, shares more about what inspired her to continue her education and research in public health. Take a look!

With her Ph.D. from VCU’s Department of Health Policy, the researcher builds on her Kenyan roots and her experience on other continents.