A new method for measuring airborne “forever chemicals”
August 16, 2024 New research from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health has developed a new method for measuring "forever chemicals" in real-time, directly from the air.
Rhodes scholar returns to Gillings
August 14, 2024 Takhona Hlatshwako’s passion for public health led her from her native Eswatini to Carolina then Oxford and back again.
Empowering Change: UNC Gillings School Map the System student team attends Banff Summit
August 5, 2024 The Map the System competition at UNC offers students a unique educational experience, equipping them with the tools to analyze complex problems through systems thinking.
The Abstract: July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024 Whether you’re local or global, student or alumni, the Abstract’s weekly news digest will help you stay in the loop with our amazing Gillings School community. Epidemiology... Read more »
Among cancer survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals report higher prevalence of chronic health conditions, disabilities, other limitations
June 20, 2024
Transgender or gender non-conforming cancer survivors had higher odds of most conditions compared to cisgender cancer survivors, according to research led by Gillings School doctoral student Austin Waters.
The Abstract: June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024 Whether you’re local or global, student or alumni, the Abstract’s weekly news digest will help you stay in the loop with our amazing Gillings School community. Environmental... Read more »
Gillings School student transforms health care for refugees
June 3, 2024 Founded by a group of Carolina students, the nonprofit, Middle East Refugee Aid (MERA) is working to provide equitable access to medical and dental care for Middle Eastern refugees both locally and abroad through health literacy initiatives and sustainable solutions.
Three Gillings students named 2024 Community Engagement Fellows
May 17, 2024 The Community Engagement Fellowship program at UNC-Chapel Hill awards a maximum of eight fellowships of up to $2,500 each year for engaged scholarship projects that are responsive to community priorities and have an academic connection.
Doctoral student solves tough puzzles
May 15, 2024 With public health projects or his own medical issues, Mark Radin overcomes difficult challenges.
Gillings School’s 84th commencement celebrates Class of 2024
May 14, 2024 U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy joined the Gillings School in celebrating 676 graduating students of the Class of 2024. "The truth is that you are needed in the world now more than ever,” Dr. Murthy said in his speech.
