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Chats with the Chairs is back with our newest department chair, Samar El Khoudary, Ph.D.
Dr. El Khoudary joined our Department of Epidemiology last fall and has already made an impact building a culture of trust and belonging.
Dr. El Khoudary joined our Department of Epidemiology last fall and has already made an impact building a culture of trust and belonging.
Chats with the Chairs: Samar R. El Khoudary, Department of Epidemiology
The School of Public Health department chairs share their perspectives about the mission, focus and future of each department. VCU’s School of Public Health brings together the departments of…
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January 31, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Chats with the Chairs is back with our newest department chair, Samar El Khoudary, Ph.D.
Dr. El Khoudary joined our Department of Epidemiology last fall and has already made an impact building a culture of trust and belonging.
Dr. El Khoudary joined our Department of Epidemiology last fall and has already made an impact building a culture of trust and belonging.
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 3 for our next seminar hosted by the Department of Epidemiology.
Dr. Lu and three Ph.D. students will discuss Linking U.S. Public Health Databases - Opportunities, Methods and Applications.
It starts at 12 p.m. in person or on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8387708486...
Dr. Lu and three Ph.D. students will discuss Linking U.S. Public Health Databases - Opportunities, Methods and Applications.
It starts at 12 p.m. in person or on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8387708486...
January 30, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 3 for our next seminar hosted by the Department of Epidemiology.
Dr. Lu and three Ph.D. students will discuss Linking U.S. Public Health Databases - Opportunities, Methods and Applications.
It starts at 12 p.m. in person or on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8387708486...
Dr. Lu and three Ph.D. students will discuss Linking U.S. Public Health Databases - Opportunities, Methods and Applications.
It starts at 12 p.m. in person or on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8387708486...
Recent data from the VDH and VCU's Center on Society and Health illustrate how the #opioidcrisis impacts different communities across the Commonwealth.
@whropublicmedia.bsky.social highlight the areas of opportunity and progress, especially in Hampton Roads.
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@whropublicmedia.bsky.social highlight the areas of opportunity and progress, especially in Hampton Roads.
www.whro.org/health/2026-...
Virginia’s opioid crisis swept from the mountains to the cities. Hampton Roads sees both problems and progress.
Virginia’s opioid crisis has carried a $5.2 billion price tag, with some of the highest per-resident costs now concentrated in cities like Portsmouth and across Hampton Roads.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Recent data from the VDH and VCU's Center on Society and Health illustrate how the #opioidcrisis impacts different communities across the Commonwealth.
@whropublicmedia.bsky.social highlight the areas of opportunity and progress, especially in Hampton Roads.
www.whro.org/health/2026-...
@whropublicmedia.bsky.social highlight the areas of opportunity and progress, especially in Hampton Roads.
www.whro.org/health/2026-...
Meghan Tipre, Dr.P.H., is as assistant professor of epidemiology, assistant director of the Catchment Area Data Analytics at @vcumassey.bsky.social and now...
a Massey Harrison Scholar!
Learn more about Tipre’s work and this remarkable achievement on our blog: blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2026/01/...
a Massey Harrison Scholar!
Learn more about Tipre’s work and this remarkable achievement on our blog: blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2026/01/...
Meghan Tipre, Dr.P.H., named Massey Harrison Scholar
A three-year, $150,000 fund will support Meghan Tipre, Dr.P.H., M.S.P.H., as she expands her research on how environmental factors influence health and cancer outcomes among populations served by…
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January 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Meghan Tipre, Dr.P.H., is as assistant professor of epidemiology, assistant director of the Catchment Area Data Analytics at @vcumassey.bsky.social and now...
a Massey Harrison Scholar!
Learn more about Tipre’s work and this remarkable achievement on our blog: blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2026/01/...
a Massey Harrison Scholar!
Learn more about Tipre’s work and this remarkable achievement on our blog: blogs.vcu.edu/sph/2026/01/...
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the VCU Public Health Student Association is partnering with VPHA for a joint Legislative Advocacy Day! We can't wait to see what they learn and accomplish!
#VCUPublicHealth #PHSA #publichealthinaction #advocacyday #VAgeneralassembly
#VCUPublicHealth #PHSA #publichealthinaction #advocacyday #VAgeneralassembly
January 24, 2026 at 1:43 AM
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the VCU Public Health Student Association is partnering with VPHA for a joint Legislative Advocacy Day! We can't wait to see what they learn and accomplish!
#VCUPublicHealth #PHSA #publichealthinaction #advocacyday #VAgeneralassembly
#VCUPublicHealth #PHSA #publichealthinaction #advocacyday #VAgeneralassembly
Not to stress you out, but graduation is in 106 days! We'll have more details soon, but for now, save the date for our #VCUPublicHealth graduation at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens on May 8, 2026.
#vcu #graduation #spring
#vcu #graduation #spring
January 23, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Not to stress you out, but graduation is in 106 days! We'll have more details soon, but for now, save the date for our #VCUPublicHealth graduation at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens on May 8, 2026.
#vcu #graduation #spring
#vcu #graduation #spring
The Department of Biostatistics is hosting an engaging series of research seminars this semester. Take a look and follow our page for details as each approaches.
#VCUPublicHealth #Biostatistics #PublicHealthResearch
#VCUPublicHealth #Biostatistics #PublicHealthResearch
January 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The Department of Biostatistics is hosting an engaging series of research seminars this semester. Take a look and follow our page for details as each approaches.
#VCUPublicHealth #Biostatistics #PublicHealthResearch
#VCUPublicHealth #Biostatistics #PublicHealthResearch
Congratulations to Post-Doctoral Fellow Chloé Jones, Ph.D., M.S., recipient of VCU’s Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award! #VCUPublicHealth @sbs-vcu.bsky.social
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Dr. Chloé Jones selected for VCU IRACDA
Chloé Jones, Ph.D., M.S. has been with the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences since 2024, when she began working as a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Jessica LaRose’s OPT for Health lab. During…
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January 21, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Congratulations to Post-Doctoral Fellow Chloé Jones, Ph.D., M.S., recipient of VCU’s Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award! #VCUPublicHealth @sbs-vcu.bsky.social
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On Friday, Jan. 23, the Department of Biostatistics will host alum Frank W. Rockhold, Ph.D. for their first seminar of the spring semester.
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Join us! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM
On Friday, Jan. 23, the Department of Biostatistics will host alum Frank W. Rockhold, Ph.D. for their first seminar of the spring semester.
Join us! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Department of Epidemiology is proud to host #VCUPublicHealth's own Roy Sabo, Ph.D., for their first seminar of the semester.
Log into Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m. us02web.zoom.us/j/8387708486...
Log into Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m. us02web.zoom.us/j/8387708486...
January 18, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The Department of Epidemiology is proud to host #VCUPublicHealth's own Roy Sabo, Ph.D., for their first seminar of the semester.
Log into Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m. us02web.zoom.us/j/8387708486...
Log into Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m. us02web.zoom.us/j/8387708486...
We're looking forward to a great seminar series this spring, hosted by the Department of Epidemiology. Follow us for details and Zoom links (when applicable).
January 17, 2026 at 1:43 AM
We're looking forward to a great seminar series this spring, hosted by the Department of Epidemiology. Follow us for details and Zoom links (when applicable).
VCU is one of 80 public, R1 research universities to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, acknowledging our commitment to community engagement.
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VCU receives national recognition for community engagement
The Carnegie Community Engagement Classification highlights how VCU’s teaching, research and service are impactful beyond campus.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:33 AM
VCU is one of 80 public, R1 research universities to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, acknowledging our commitment to community engagement.
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Students, faculty & staff: Join us for our #VCUPublicHealth Winter Welcome! ❄️
Step into our winter wonderland and kick off the semester with warmth and connection!
Warm drinks and light refreshments will be served.
🗓️ Wednesday, January 14
🕦 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 OCS 12th Floor
Step into our winter wonderland and kick off the semester with warmth and connection!
Warm drinks and light refreshments will be served.
🗓️ Wednesday, January 14
🕦 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 OCS 12th Floor
January 13, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Students, faculty & staff: Join us for our #VCUPublicHealth Winter Welcome! ❄️
Step into our winter wonderland and kick off the semester with warmth and connection!
Warm drinks and light refreshments will be served.
🗓️ Wednesday, January 14
🕦 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 OCS 12th Floor
Step into our winter wonderland and kick off the semester with warmth and connection!
Warm drinks and light refreshments will be served.
🗓️ Wednesday, January 14
🕦 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 OCS 12th Floor
Sign up for our next M.P.H. information session on Friday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.
Hear all about our online, in-person and accelerated program to find out what's right for you.
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Hear all about our online, in-person and accelerated program to find out what's right for you.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 10, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Sign up for our next M.P.H. information session on Friday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.
Hear all about our online, in-person and accelerated program to find out what's right for you.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Hear all about our online, in-person and accelerated program to find out what's right for you.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We're hiring a Data Management Specialist in the Department of Biostatistics. If you're skilled in data access and reporting, audits, troubleshooting and data management, apply today!
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#hiring #publichealth #biostatistics #publichealthjobs #datamangement
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#hiring #publichealth #biostatistics #publichealthjobs #datamangement
January 8, 2026 at 1:46 AM
We're hiring a Data Management Specialist in the Department of Biostatistics. If you're skilled in data access and reporting, audits, troubleshooting and data management, apply today!
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#hiring #publichealth #biostatistics #publichealthjobs #datamangement
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#hiring #publichealth #biostatistics #publichealthjobs #datamangement
#VCUPublicHealth alum and adjunct professor Lauryn Walker, Ph.D., M.P.H., was appointed Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources by Governor-Elect @abigailspanberger.com.
Congratulations to Dr. Walker on this new role! 🎉
Congratulations to Dr. Walker on this new role! 🎉
January 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
#VCUPublicHealth alum and adjunct professor Lauryn Walker, Ph.D., M.P.H., was appointed Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources by Governor-Elect @abigailspanberger.com.
Congratulations to Dr. Walker on this new role! 🎉
Congratulations to Dr. Walker on this new role! 🎉
Wishing you a healthy, happy 2026!
VCU will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
VCU will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Wishing you a healthy, happy 2026!
VCU will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
VCU will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
May you enjoy a healthy, happy holiday season from all of us at VCU School of Public Health.
See you in January!
See you in January!
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
May you enjoy a healthy, happy holiday season from all of us at VCU School of Public Health.
See you in January!
See you in January!
Want to gather safely and protect your loved ones from illness this holiday season? It's possible with a few effective ideas from VCU Health's infectious disease specialists.
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#VCUPublicHealth #prevention #health #washyourhands
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#VCUPublicHealth #prevention #health #washyourhands
An ounce of prevention might be the best gift this holiday season
Cancer
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December 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Want to gather safely and protect your loved ones from illness this holiday season? It's possible with a few effective ideas from VCU Health's infectious disease specialists.
www.vcuhealth.org/news/an-ounc...
#VCUPublicHealth #prevention #health #washyourhands
www.vcuhealth.org/news/an-ounc...
#VCUPublicHealth #prevention #health #washyourhands
The Graduate Education Innovation Program from the VCU Graduate School, is making masters degrees more accessible and affordable for international and out-of-state students!
Consider getting your M.S. or M.P.H. at #VCUPublicHealth!
Get the details here & apply today: graduate.vcu.edu/prospective-...
Consider getting your M.S. or M.P.H. at #VCUPublicHealth!
Get the details here & apply today: graduate.vcu.edu/prospective-...
December 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The Graduate Education Innovation Program from the VCU Graduate School, is making masters degrees more accessible and affordable for international and out-of-state students!
Consider getting your M.S. or M.P.H. at #VCUPublicHealth!
Get the details here & apply today: graduate.vcu.edu/prospective-...
Consider getting your M.S. or M.P.H. at #VCUPublicHealth!
Get the details here & apply today: graduate.vcu.edu/prospective-...
Frank Rockhold, Ph.D., an alum of the Department of Biostatistics, has established a fund to support current and future students as they develop the skills necessary to build a fulfilling and impactful career. We're so grateful for this ongoing gift of support for #VCUPublicHealth!
Creating Good Odds: Supporting Future Biostatisticians | Medical College of Virginia Foundation
A gift from alum Frank W. Rockhold, Ph.D., will ensure graduate students in the Department of Biostatistics at the VCU School of Public Health are provided opportunities to develop collaboration and…
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December 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Frank Rockhold, Ph.D., an alum of the Department of Biostatistics, has established a fund to support current and future students as they develop the skills necessary to build a fulfilling and impactful career. We're so grateful for this ongoing gift of support for #VCUPublicHealth!
Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., joins the latest episode of Community Conversations hosted by @vcumassey.bsky.social to discuss the inspiration behind the Chickahominy TRUTH Project.
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Listen here: rss.com/podcasts/rea...
Community Conversations: The TRUTH Project - Community Power Against Cancer | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
In this powerful episode of Community Conversations / Black Health Wins, host Miss Community Clovia sits down with Dr. Robert Winn, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center; Dr. Katherine…
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December 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., joins the latest episode of Community Conversations hosted by @vcumassey.bsky.social to discuss the inspiration behind the Chickahominy TRUTH Project.
Listen here: rss.com/podcasts/rea...
Listen here: rss.com/podcasts/rea...
We're proud to announce the launch of the Office of Medicaid Evaluation! Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., professor of #healthpolicy was named director of OME.
The center will provides analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
The center will provides analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
VCU launches the Office of Medicaid Evaluation
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Public Health has established the Office of Medicaid Evaluation to more formally provide analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We're proud to announce the launch of the Office of Medicaid Evaluation! Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., professor of #healthpolicy was named director of OME.
The center will provides analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
The center will provides analysis and guidance on state and federal Medicaid programs.
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🎉 Announcing CitiesLEAD, a new national network that helps cities turn life-expectancy data into action. Thanks to a $1.5M investment from @rwjf.org, cities will get tools + training to help close health gaps across neighborhoods. www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-l... @publichealth.boston.gov
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🎉 Announcing CitiesLEAD, a new national network that helps cities turn life-expectancy data into action. Thanks to a $1.5M investment from @rwjf.org, cities will get tools + training to help close health gaps across neighborhoods. www.bigcitieshealth.org/citieslead-l... @publichealth.boston.gov
In some U.S. cities, lifespan can vary by more than 30 years between neighborhoods!
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
VCU Center on Society and Health partners on RWJF-funded national initiative to help U.S. cities close life expectancy gaps
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center on Society and Health (CSH), Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced an award of $1.5 million from the…
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December 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
In some U.S. cities, lifespan can vary by more than 30 years between neighborhoods!
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.
Big Cities Health Coalition, @publichealth.boston.gov & VCU Center on Society and Health are partnering on an RWJF-funded grant of $1.5 million to help address health inequities for member cities.