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Life at SPH: Team

Life at School of Public Health

The University of Memphis School of Public Health (SPH) is committed to achieving excellence in public health education and research while making a real difference in our community and providing many opportunities for our students to learn and grow.

 

PhD Student Seminar Series

The School of Public Health hosts a monthly seminar series during the fall and spring semesters for doctoral students to share their research projects in a low-stress environment and receive feedback from both their peers and mentors within the SPH. The inaugural PhD Seminar was held in April 2024 and featured presentations from 3 students.

April 25, 2024 - Inaugural PhD Student Seminar Presentations

April 25, 2024 - Inaugural PhD Student Seminar Presentations

April 25, 2024 - Inaugural PhD Student Seminar Presentations

April 25, 2024 - Inaugural PhD Student Seminar Presentations

 

Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards

At the end of every spring semester, The School of Public Health hosts an award ceremony to recognize the great achievements of our faculty, staff, and students for their work at the school, in the community settings of Memphis, and beyond.

Student Merit Award: Commitment: James Adefisoye - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Student Merit Award: Commitment: James Adefisoye - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

Staff Leadership Award: Stella Dockery

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Staff Leadership Award: Stella Dockery

Student Merit Award: Community Service: Aniya Bonds

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Student Merit Award: Community Service: Aniya Bonds

Student Merit Award: Commitment: Clarion Harris – Social and Behavioral Sciences

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Student Merit Award: Commitment: Clarion Harris – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Faculty Research Award: Dr. Chunrong Jia – Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Faculty Research Award: Dr. Chunrong Jia – Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

Dr. Marian Levy and Student Award Recipients

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Dr. Marian Levy and Student Award Recipients

Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Xichen Mou - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Xichen Mou - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

Student Merit Award: Community Service – Saloni Patel - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Student Merit Award: Community Service – Saloni Patel - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

Faculty Community Engagement and Commitment Award: Dr. Latrice Pichon – Social and Behavioral Sciences

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Faculty Community Engagement and Commitment Award: Dr. Latrice Pichon – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Student Merit Award: Research: Allison Plaxco - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health (received on her behalf by Dr. Meredith Ray)

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Student Merit Award: Research: Allison Plaxco - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health (received on her behalf by Dr. Meredith Ray)

Student Merit Award: Community Service – Andrea Williams Stubbs – Social and Behavioral Sciences

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Student Merit Award: Community Service – Andrea Williams Stubbs – Social and Behavioral Sciences

Student Merit Award: Research: Chengzhou Wu - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

May 3, 2024, SPH Inaugural Award Ceremony - Student Merit Award: Research: Chengzhou Wu - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

Student Merit Award: Commitment: James Adefisoye - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health
Staff Leadership Award: Stella Dockery
Student Merit Award: Community Service: Aniya Bonds
Student Merit Award: Commitment: Clarion Harris – Social and Behavioral Sciences
Faculty Research Award: Dr. Chunrong Jia – Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health
Dr. Marian Levy and Student Award Recipients
Faculty Teaching Award: Dr. Xichen Mou - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health
Student Merit Award: Community Service – Saloni Patel - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health
Faculty Community Engagement and Commitment Award: Dr. Latrice Pichon – Social and Behavioral Sciences
Student Merit Award: Research: Allison Plaxco - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health (received on her behalf by Dr. Meredith Ray)
Student Merit Award: Community Service – Andrea Williams Stubbs – Social and Behavioral Sciences
Student Merit Award: Research: Chengzhou Wu - Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health

 

Career and Internship Fair

The School of Public Health also hosts a bi-annual career and internship fair (one during the fall semester and one during the spring semester) under the direction of the SPH Office of Experiential Learning and Career Services. The SPH is dedicated to supporting the successes of students enrolled in our programs and providing them with many opportunities to enhance their professional portfolios.

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

woman at table

April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

giving away merch

April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

manning the booth

April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

dept of health

April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

happy people

April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

giveaways

April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

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April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

man speaker

April 3, 2024 - Inaugural Career and Internship Fair, Experiential Learning and Career Services, SPH

group shot
people at table
woman at table
giving away merch
talking to student
manning the booth
fair
smiling people
green leaf
two people
woman working
hope
public health table
fair
dept of health
talking about a subject
happy people
giveaways
powerpoint
woman speaker
man speaker

 

Dean's Grand Rounds

The School of Public Health hosts a Dean's Grand Rounds series where we invite leaders and scholars from all domains of public health to present as guest speakers throughout the academic year. These events are open to all SPH students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. You can view previous events and speakers on our Dean's Grand Rounds webpage.