Enhance your education with a public health digital badge
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., recognized for Advancing Societal Well-being
Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., professor of health policy, is the inaugural recipient of the VCU ARIA - Excellence in Research for Advancing Societal Well-being.
Honoring academic excellence and Black History Month
Three School of Public Health students were recognized with the 2026 Carter G Woodson Award, presented by the Department of African American Studies on February 25.
The School of Public Health mourns Ph.D. candidate Akpene Tetteh, M.S.
Healthcare Policy and Research Ph.D. student, Akpene Tetteh, M.S., passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2026. A native of Ghana and a truly exceptional student, Akpene Tetteh, M.S., was on track to complete her Ph.D. this summer, in an unprecedented three years. The School and her home Department of Health Policy are heartbroken by the […]
Public health students team up with VPHA for Legislative Advocacy Day
Health Policy students in the VCU Public Health Student Association partnered with Virginia Public Health Association to support public health legislation.
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.
Four SOPH faculty members receive promotions
The VCU School of Public Health is pleased to announce the promotion and/or tenure of four faculty members. New appointments will take effect on July 1, 2025. As we strive for excellence as a School, we aim to hire, promote and retain outstanding faculty. On a regular basis, we evaluate individuals according to our mission […]
In the spotlight: David Zhu named Top 40 Under 40 in Minority Health
David Zhu, an M.D./Ph.D. candidate, has a lot to celebrate — earning a spot on National Minority Quality Forum’s Top 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health for 2025 for his groundbreaking research on disparities in substance use disorders.
Vimbai Dihwa recognized for excellence with Black History in the Making award
Vimbai Dihwa, a Ph.D. student in health policy, received the Black History in the Making award from VCU’s Department of African American Studies.
New year, new M.P.H. concentration in health policy
The School of Public Health's M.P.H. program introduces a new concentration - health policy. Applications are open now.
