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To improve HIV prevention and treatment in Malawi, Dr. Nora Rosenberg and her team developed and tested a couples-based intervention in which both members of a couple receive counseling together. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/new-c…

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We are beyond thrilled that biostatistician Dr. F. DuBois Bowman has been named president of Morehouse College! The Gillings School alum has served expertly as dean of Michigan's public health school since 2018 — learn more in this NYT gift article: nytimes.com/2025/05/13/us/…

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Annika Cleven, a second-year student in the biostatistics department at the Gillings School, is one of five biostatistics students in the U.S. to win a prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/biost…

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Adolescent contraceptive use in low- and middle-income countries is anything but simple, and a new study shows why. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/adole…

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Rotimi Kukoyi, a junior at the Gillings School, has been selected as a 2025 Truman scholar! The Morehead-Cain scholar and Honors Carolina student, who studies health policy and management, is the first Carolina recipient of the scholarship since 2021. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/rotim…

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A new scientific article, published by Gillings School researchers in maternal and child health, reports on how differences in survey options may undercount populations that are at higher risk for various health issues. #EpiTwitter sph.unc.edu/sph-news/diffe…

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While disaster response courses teach skills that help learners prepare for the worst, participants seldom anticipate those skills becoming immediately relevant. But that’s exactly what happened with the Spring 2025 Gillings on the Ground training program. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/gilli…

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Are you in the DC area? Join fellow Gillings School alumni on May 26 for an informal evening of networking and community building! Appetizers will be provided, naturally — just register by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow and we'll see you at the Midlands Beer Garden! give.unc.edu/sph/events/DC

Are you in the DC area? Join fellow Gillings School alumni on May 26 for an informal evening of networking and community building!  Appetizers will be provided, naturally — just register by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow and we'll see you at the Midlands Beer Garden! give.unc.edu/sph/events/DC
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🙌 Lydia Owens, a sophomore majoring in biostatistics and mathematics with a minor in data science, is one of five Carolina students to receive the Barry Goldwater Scholarship. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/biost…

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Did you know the NFL Vice President for Player Performance and Innovation is a Gillings alum? 🏈 As the NFL announces record low concussions during the 2024 season, Dr. Mackenzie Herzog discusses the league's approach to injury reduction. nfl.com/playerhealthan…

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A study from two Gillings School researchers offers hope for a cleaner, healthier future. Green hydrogen, a clean fuel made from water, could soon compete with dirtier versions of hydrogen thanks to tax credits—but only if more industries adopt its use. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/tax-c…

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The 2025 winner of the Graduate Student Organization of the Year was the Latine Graduate and Professional Student Association! The organization is led by two Gillings doctoral students: Alvaro Quijano Angarita in biostatistics and Paz Cook in epidemiology. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/organ…

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More than 2 in 5 U.S. adults say money-related anxiety negatively affects their mental health. "This is not a new thing," says Dr. Edwin Fisher of the Gillings School. "Money [affects] everything from our ability to care for our families to having fun." bankrate.com/banking/money-…

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We are nothing without our amazing staff. ❤️ Six employees of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health have received 2025 Staff Excellence Awards — read what their nominators had to say! sph.unc.edu/sph-news/gilli…

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Both the US and Canada are seeing progress on reducing opioid overdoses. However, "the worst thing we could do right now is crack down too quickly on fentanyl," says Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC’s Opioid Data Lab. cbc.ca/news/health/fe…

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When we think of freshly waxed floors, we imagine gleaming surfaces, not invisible chemicals. But a study co-led by Gillings School researchers reveals that notorious PFAS "forever chemicals" are a common side effect. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/toxic…

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“Shine your light. Shift power. Be brave.” That's what our 2025 Commencement speaker told the Gillings School's 856 newest graduates, who are deeply committed to advancing public health at home and around the globe. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/gilli…

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Earlier this month, the UNC Board of Governors visited Dr. Rebecca Fry in our Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering to learn about the Gillings’ School’s work to provide safer water and air for the people of North Carolina.

Earlier this month, the UNC Board of Governors visited Dr. Rebecca Fry in our Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering to learn about the Gillings’ School’s work to provide safer water and air for the people of North Carolina.
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Each year, The Graduate School at UNC honors students for powerful discoveries that contribute to a better future for people in North Carolina. This year, of the 13 Impact Awards, four were presented to students and recent graduates of the Gillings School. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/5-pub…

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Edgecombe County paramedics are on high alert about #carfentanil, a new highly potent synthetic opioid. "The reason we're worried is that people may not be expecting something more potent than they're used to," says UNC Gillings' Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta. wral.com/lifestyle/heal…