Niccole Smith Niccole Smith, a second-year Master of Public Health student at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, has received this year’s Dr. John J. Benton Endowed Scholarship. The Dr. John J. Benton Endowed Scholarship is awarded to M.P.H. students…
Are you a current UF student interested in earning a Master of Public Health (MPH)? Would you like to get started on this degree while still an undergrad – saving you both time and money? Would you like to be a Public Health professional or incorporate a public…
Niccole Smith University of Florida Master of Public Health student Niccole Smith has been selected as a This is Public Health student ambassador for 2022-2023 by the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health. Smith is among 59 students from 40 ASPPH member schools and programs who are charged with raising…
Dr. Sadaf Milani Sadaf Milani, Ph.D., M.P.H., a graduate of the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions doctorate in epidemiology and master’s in public health programs, has received the 2022 Early Career Investigator Award from the Diversity and Disparities Professional Interest Group of the Alzheimer’s Association…
By Katarina Fiorentino, B.H.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders ’21 Kaitlyn Sutton is an environmental administrator with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. She is a University of Florida alumna from Titusville, Florida, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences…
Hey PHHP alumni, it’s been waaaaay too long since we’ve seen you in person. That’s why we’re excited to welcome you back for PHHP Alumni Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 15. Join us for a classic football tailgate, followed by the Florida-LSA game. Get all the details and secure…
By Katarina Fiorentino, B.H.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders ’21 Denise McIntyre is an obstetrics and gynecology resident physician at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. She is a University of Florida alumna who holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from the College of Liberal Arts…
Dr. Young-Rock Hong was awarded the MPH Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award for 2021-2022. Dr. Hong is an Assistant Professor in the Health Services Research, Management and Policy program. Dr. Hong is a health services researcher and medical sociologist, studying the social context of medical practice and interactions…
The MPH program celebrated Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 graduating students. Students were recognized for their many achievements, which are detailed below. Scholarships and Hall of Fame Zoe Lohse was awarded the John J. Benton Endowed Scholarship, which goes to an MPH student who demonstrates integrity,…
Sarah McKune, PhD, a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Global Health, was one of the professors awarded the 2022 Graduate Education Diversity Champion Award. This award is presented annually to recognize UF faculty members who champion diversity within the graduate education community here by…
