School of Public Health

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.

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.

Observed each April, National Public Health Week recognizes the field’s role in improving health, preventing disease, and strengthening communities. At VCU, the PHSA organized daily events to highlight the various specialties and impact of public health and our community.

VCU students will have the opportunity to expand their public health knowledge with two new minors offered this fall. As the VCU School of Public Health enters its fourth year, it is partnering with VCUArts to expand its course offerings for undergraduate students. Public Health This minor is ideal for students studying clinical radiation science, […]

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Public Health is proud to announce B. Cameron Webb, M.D., J.D., will speak at the spring commencement on May 8, 2026. Webb is the newly appointed commissioner of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). 

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.