Nutrition student wins Rise Against Hunger World Hunger Leadership Award, ASN fellowship
April 1, 2019 Jessica Soldavini, doctoral student in nutrition at the Gillings School has been recognized for her "creative and impactful blend of strategies that tackle hunger, ranging from giving cooking classes in elementary schools to educating legislators in Washington, D.C."
Nine faculty members win Teaching Innovation Awards
March 26, 2019
Each year, the Gillings School's Office of Academic Affairs reviews dozens of student nominations and selects faculty from each department who bring innovation and excitement to the classroom.
18 BSPH students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
March 21, 2019
Students from all four Bachelor of Science in Public Health programs at the Gillings School were honored recently with induction into the nation’s oldest and most prestigious college honorary society.
Bartram chosen for lifetime achievement award by UK university
March 16, 2019
Dr. Jamie Bartram, alumnus of the U.K.'s University of Surrey, has won that university's Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to improving the lives of disadvantaged populations through improving water, sanitation and hygiene. Photo by Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill.
Birken selected for University Award for the Advancement of Women
March 15, 2019
Dr. Sarah Birken's award is given to those who elevate the status of women, help improve campus policies, promote recruitment, retention and upward mobility of women, and participate in women's professional development or mentorship. Photo by UNC-Chapel Hill/Jon Gardiner.
US News ranks Gillings School top public health school in a public university; tied for #2 among all schools
March 12, 2019
Once again, the Gillings School has been ranked by peer leaders as the No. 1 public school of public health – and No. 2 overall – in the nation. The 2020 rankings were published March 12 by U.S. News and World Report.
MHA program ranked #3 by US News and World Report
March 12, 2019
Health Policy and Management's Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program has been ranked the No. 3 health care management program in the U.S. by peer programs around the country. The 2020 rankings were published March 12 by U.S. News and World Report.
Silberman honored with Lifetime Champion of Justice Award, NC’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine
March 10, 2019
In a surprise presentation, Dr. Pam Silberman not only received the Champion of Justice award she came for but also was awarded North Carolina's highest honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Mayer-Davis elected to board of American Society for Nutrition
March 9, 2019
Dr. Mayer-Davis will begin her term on July 1.
Eight Gillings School students win research awards; their work benefits people in NC
March 9, 2019
Winners of the 2019 Impact and Horizon awards include Leah Chapman, Liang Chi, Danielle Gartner, Alex Gertner, Anna Kahkoska, Dana Pasquale, Karen Setty and Paul Shafer.
