School of Public Health

Category results for: Global Health

From a 4-year-old’s curiosity to national advocate: VCU student named This Is Public Health Ambassador

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.

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One year in: Building the future of public health at VCU

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.

a middle-aged woman with blond hair is smiling with her hands folded, wearing a blue blazer and a bright blue and gree scarf.

Strengthening relationships across borders: VCU delegation visits Kazakhstan

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

Five people in business attire sit at a long table with water bottles and microphones between them. Two flags, including the flag of Kazakhstan are in the background.