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05/15/2026

Congratulations to Evi Louli Terzopoulou for being the recipient of the Outstanding Student Achievement in Nutrition Education Award this spring! Evi will be graduating from the MSNE program later this summer. Fun fact - she lives in Greece. Read her testimonial to learn more about her experience in the program!

05/13/2026

From classrooms to commencement, our Department of Health Studies faculty have inspired excellence every step of the way 💙 Celebrating the mentors who helped make this milestone possible and the incredible graduating students of the Class of 2026 as they begin their next chapter 🎓✨

04/30/2026

Calling all Pre-Medical students!! Check out this exciting opportunity with the Madeira Rainforest Conservancy

04/29/2026

April is Food Waste Prevention Month, and April 29th is Stop Food Waste Day, a call to action to reduce food waste and its impact.

According to the Stop Food Waste Day campaign:
- 33% of all food produced globally is lost or wasted every year🗑️
- The average American family wastes about $1,866 annually on food💰
- Food loss and waste account for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions🌎

We’re sharing 3 simple ways to cut down on food waste at home: store food more effectively, make a plan to eat leftovers, and grocery shop with intention.

Want to diver deeper? Check out the 2026 U.S. Food Waste Report by ReFED through the 🔗 in our bio and visit to learn about the RECIPES Wasted Food project that AU has been a part of.

04/27/2026

SODA (Student Organ Donation Advocates) was recognized with the 2026 AU Club Council Award for Outstanding Organization in recognition of their marketing efforts. Congrats to President Amelia Rowniewski, Vice President Emily Holland, and DHS Faculty Mentor Melissa Hawkins!

04/20/2026

DHS celebrated our graduating seniors at last week’s STEM Mentoring Event! 🎓✨ Faculty member JR Denson added a fun touch by serving celebratory mocktails for everyone. Cheers to our seniors and their bright futures!

04/14/2026

Still smiling from an amazing National Public Health Week celebration! 🥳
Last week, DHS Chair Caroline Kuo, alongside faculty members Melissa Hawkins and Alison Chrisler, brought the energy to STEM Field Day on the quad—and it did not disappoint! 🎉
From spinning the wheel 🎯 to testing their knowledge, participants took on fun public health trivia covering everything from history to infectious and chronic diseases, and even leading causes of mortality. And yes… prizes were definitely part of the excitement 😉
Nothing better than learning, laughter, and a little friendly competition to spotlight the importance of public health! 💙

04/07/2026

This week is National Public Health Week🩺

The American Public Health Association’s theme for this week is: Ready. Set. Action!

This year’s priority areas highlight what it takes to build the healthiest nation. Because good health doesn’t just happen, it takes intention, collaboration, and action.

• Government Partnerships
• Scientific Advancement
• Community Leadership
• Personal Partnerships with Public Health

At the HSHC Lab, our work reflects these themes every day. Current projects include:

• Resilient Food System Project
• DC Central Kitchen Healthy Corners Evaluation
• CareFirst Place-Based Approaches for Diabetes Prevention

Our focus is on driving change to support healthy behaviors, from individual choices to system-wide policies, to reduce chronic disease risk and support healthier communities.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn how to get involved this week through APHA and explore the work happening at the HSHC Lab.

04/02/2026

We’re so excited to invite you all to a Public Health Career Panel hosted by Dr. Jones next week. To RSVP, please scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there!

04/01/2026

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the Department of Health Studies is proud to highlight voices that continue to shape conversations around women’s health, equity, and advocacy.
This month, we’re featuring Aimee Richardson, whose work and teaching center on understanding the complexities of women’s health and wellness through both a public health and social lens.
We asked her a few questions about her work, her experiences, and her perspective on women’s health today.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from and engage with professionals like Prof Richardson who are committed to advancing knowledge, equity, and impact in women’s health.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing Women’s History Month, let’s continue these conversations beyond March.

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