UNC School of Public Health

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Biostatistics

Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Epidemiology

Health Behavior and Health Education

Health Policy and Management

Maternal and Child Health

Nutrition

Public Health Leadership Program

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News

U.S Assistant Secretary for Health to attend commencement

Howard K. Koh will present the School's commencement address on Saturday, May 12. "Howard Koh is one of the most exemplary figures in public health today," said Dean Barbara K. Rimer. "His intellectual breadth is awe-inspiring." Read more.

New study examines colorectal cancer screening disparities

Stephanie Wheeler, assistant professor of health policy and management, will co-lead a study to analyze ways health-care consumers in low-income communities make decisions about colorectal cancer screening. Read more.

Health director's conference to feature Surgeon General

U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin will describe the new National Prevention Strategy at the North Carolina State Health Director's meeting this month. The strategy was called for by the nation's Affordable Care Act. Read more.

Bentley and Miller awarded distinguished professorships

Nutrition professor Peggy Bentley and environmental sciences and engineering professor Cass Miller were approved by UNC-Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees as Distinguished Professors. Read more.

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Feb2

Career and
Internship Fair

Feb24

33rd Annual Minority
Health Conference

Apr17

44th Annual Fred T. Foard
Jr. Memorial Lecture

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...is to improve public health, promote individual well-being, and eliminate health disparities across North Carolina and around the world. Read more.