Public Health Leadership Practice News
Remembering David Steffen, servant leader who inspired future public health change-makers
August 16, 2021 The Gillings School community celebrates the life of Dr. David Steffen, beloved teacher, practitioner and public health leadership mentor, who passed away in late July 2021. Steffen inspired and guided countless colleagues and public health professionals on their path to become transformative leaders in communities, health departments and other care organizations locally and globally.
William Ray named as NC’s next director of emergency management
July 26, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Public Safety announced on July 2 that UNC Gillings alumnus William Ray will serve as North Carolina’s director of emergency management.
During COVID-19 crisis, NCIPH supports NC school staff in addressing critical health needs
July 13, 2021 In response to the rapidly changing roles and responsibilities of staff in K-12 schools, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction partnered with the North Carolina Institute for Public Health to create an accessible learning resource to address critical pandemic needs.
Roszak appointed senior VP, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
July 7, 2021 A history of effective leadership has led the National Association of Chain Drug Stores to appoint Gillings School alumna Sara Roszak senior vice president, health and wellness strategy and policy.
Gillings School alumni named to Triangle Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list
July 7, 2021 Five alumni of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health were honored by Triangle Business Journal as among the Triangle region of North Carolina’s best and brightest business and community leaders younger than 40 years. The 40 under 40 list highlights people who will shape the Triangle for years to come.
Gillings students among 2021 E(I) Lab entrepreneurship and innovation award winners
May 4, 2021 Five Master of Public Health students were among the E(I) Lab's sixth cohort, recently honored for innovation, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary collaboration to solve challenges in health care.
Seven faculty members win 2021 Teaching Innovation Awards
April 21, 2021 Students at the Gillings School voted recently to select seven of the School’s most innovative classroom teachers for the annual Teaching Excellence and Innovation Awards.
Rice named assistant dean for master’s degree programs at the Gillings School
February 1, 2021 Dr. Dana Rice, assistant professor in the Public Health Leadership Program, has been appointed to the position of assistant dean of master’s degree programs.
Addressing pandemic problems
January 19, 2021 While COVID-19 has shaken the world, it has also pushed society to be more innovative and creative — two attributes that have been essential to the success of researchers at UNC. Carolina students, faculty and staff are engaged in an abundance of projects, making UNC the most cited university in the United States for coronavirus research.
Novel long-acting injectable HIV therapy creates opportunity for thoughtful implementation
December 15, 2020 A novel long-acting injectable therapy may soon make it easier for people living with HIV to manage their condition. Two researchers from the Public Health Leadership Program have outlined considerations for the effective implementation of this therapy.