School of Public Health

VCU Public Health is proud to sponsor Virginia Public Health Association's 2026 Annual Conference in Richmond, VA, on September 24 and 25.

The VCU School of Public Health is pleased to announce the publication of the FY 2026 Annual Report.

Farnese Motto, a Ph.D. student studying social and behavioral sciences, was accepted into the This Is Public Health (TIPH) Ambassador program for the academic year 2026-27.

Dean Monica Swahn reflects on the School of Public Health’s growing momentum, VCU’s collaborative strengths and a vision for public health that is local, global and ready for the future.

Established research leader will guide the School’s growing research enterprise, strengthen support for investigators and expand collaboration across VCU and Virginia.

Rose McMullen graduated with her Master of Public Health from VCU’s School of Public Health in May 2026. Earlier that spring, she presented her capstone project on a topic she’s actively invested in: teaching kids to swim.

A delegation from VCU Public Health visited Kazakhstan to expand and strengthen VCU Global Health Partnerships and build on the 30-year Bolashak program.

The VCU School of Public Health has announced the promotion and/or tenure of two current faculty members to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Public Health debuts five microcredential badges in public health. Students can now expand on their education and career potential by adding a badge in Applied Public Health, Cancer Prevention and Control Science, Epidemiology, Health Policy, and Public Health Communication.

Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., professor of health policy, is the inaugural recipient of the VCU ARIA - Excellence in Research for Advancing Societal Well-being.