Arnold School of Public HealthAt a Glance
The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health is educating the next generation of public health practitioners, educators and researchers dedicated to improving community health and advancing disease prevention.
The Arnold School — one of the nation’s first schools of public health — is the only school of public health in South Carolina that meets comprehensive accreditation requirements. For 50 years, it has been South Carolina’s go-to resource, partner and leader in public health research and education. What’s more, the Arnold School has earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading research institutions, ranking in the top 5 among all public universities in funding from the National Institutes of Health.
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USC programs, faculty, students and alumni work to address rural health
Rural communities face significant barriers to adequate healthcare. That’s why USC is bringing major players to the fight for better rural health through innovative programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, behavioral health and more. For National Rural Health Month, we’ve gathered highlights of the work being done by the USC community.
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Over 170 USC experts listed as top-cited global researchers
The annual study, conducted by Stanford University and Elsevier, an academic publishing company, identifies the world’s most-cited researchers. The University of South Carolina had 174 faculty members representing 10 colleges and schools named to the list – the highest number among universities in South Carolina.
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Public health alumna finds career connections through mentor's support
Growing up in Nigeria, Titilayomi Abiodun saw many people in her community get sick with malaria. The desire to help solve this issue led Abiodun to study public health at USC, where she connected with experts in vector-borne illnesses. Abiodun went on to earn her master’s degree, and she has conducted research in Ghana.
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USC alumna Ebony Christie finds her calling through undergraduate research
A classroom assignment sparked a mission to improve health outcomes for South Carolina mothers. Now, Ebony Christie is preparing for a career in medicine.
From Aphasia to Rural Health
The Arnold School houses and partners with a wide array of centers, institutes and programs that conduct research, translate and disseminate data, and connect with the public through clinical and other services. Its outreach impacts countless populations in South Carolina and the world. The Arnold School is home to the nation’s oldest Alzheimer’s Disease Registry, which began gathering data in 1988 — a full 20 years before the next oldest registry of its kind.
CENTERS AND PROGRAMS
