Please join Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Mary Beth Knight, PhD, and fellow faculty members to learn more about the process of seeking research and related funds from private... Read more »
The Public Health Student Leadership Association presents “Leadership in Public Health”. This virtual panel will feature six Gillings School of Global Public Health alumni from diverse backgrounds. Join them for a virtual discussion and Q&A session on Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Panelists include: Dr. Vaughn Upshaw, Panel Moderator, Professor and Leadership in Practice Concentration... Read more »
Join the Gillings School community in discussing COVID-19. Please send questions to chrisana@email.unc.edu. If you are not able to attend, we will do our best to still answer your questions. The recorded sessions will be posted on the website for later viewing. Registration required.
Supporting students in difficult situations can be confusing, challenging and time-consuming. Our students face a variety of issues that are complex. We want to make sure you have the resources to assist you when you are approached by students. This webinar will allow faculty and staff to engage and practice with colleagues on ways to... Read more »
Join the Gillings community for a conversation with Pam Fessler, MPA, journalist, NPR correspondent and author of Carville's Cure: Leprosy, Stigma, and the Fight for Justice. Her book highlights how the U.S. confined leprosy patients through much of the 20th century and how the patients fought against the injustice. Fessler will discuss lessons learned from... Read more »
Explore public health in action! Join the virtual PHield trip with RTI International on Feb. 18 from 1-3:00 p.m. The event will feature a keynote on mobilizing global public health research during a pandemic, a discussion regarding the intersection of public health, mental health, and racial equity, and breakout rooms where you can learn about... Read more »
This workshop qualifies for 1 hour of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The goal of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diversity Supplement program is to enhance the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting students, postdoctorates and eligible investigators from underrepresented backgrounds, including... Read more »
What are the structural and systemic barriers experienced by entrepreneurs of color? Join a panel of Gillings School alumni and faculty entrepreneurs on April 1 to learn more about their experience starting public health consultancies, empowering girls, building resilience in rural communities and more! Registration required. Featuring: Jean G. Orelien, DrPH, BIOS ’07, founder of... Read more »
During the first full week of April each year, APHA brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. APHA creates new NPHW materials each year that can be used during... Read more »
"Training the Current and Future Public Health Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities” with Brian Castrucci, DrPH, will be held on May 19 from 2 - 2:50 p.m. This event will include a 30-minute talk followed by a 20-minute Q&A session. Castrucci is a Gillings School alumnus and an award-winning epidemiologist with 10 years of experience working... Read more »
Are you interested in governmental public health practice? We are starting a Student Chapter of the National Association of County and Health Officials and invite you to an informational meeting. This chapter will help you: • connect with resources (best practices, webinars, publications, internships/jobs). • network with health departments. • connect internally to discuss governmental... Read more »
Dr. Evan Mayo-Wilson is an epidemiologist with training and experience in intervention design, evaluation and translation of clinical evidence into policy and practice. His research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness... Read more »
Gillings students, as part of schoolwide strategic planning, the Gillings School has convened a Practice Task Force, and we need to hear from you! We are seeking your thoughts and... Read more »
Join the next virtual PHield trip with RTI International on Thursday, April 7, from 2-4 p.m. The event will feature a keynote presented by Dr. Hala AlMossawi, vice president of... Read more »
Health in All Policies (HiAP) is a collaborative approach that integrates and articulates health considerations into policymaking across sectors to improve the health of all communities and people. Join the... Read more »
Registration is now open for the Second Annual NCPHA Young Professionals Conference! This will be an exciting opportunity to hear speakers on the topics of mentorship, health equity, leadership and... Read more »
