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 A first-generation student who began his education journey at the Twinsburg Academic Center now has his sites set on medical school.

The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.

Feb. 3, 2023 – A date that forever changed lives of residents and businesses in East Palestine, Ohio. A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed and caught fire. Of the 38 cars that derailed, 11 contained toxic chemicals including vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen, butyl acrylate, and other chemicals. First responders, most of which were volunteer fire departments, were immediately called into action.   

 Kent State College of Public Health faculty, staff, and students were again at the podium during the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Annual Meeting in Atlanta in November to share important research efforts taking place at the university.

Learn about the recent accomplishments of CPH alums Katrina Terry, MS Clinical Epidemiology ‘23 and Jason Zibart, BSPH ‘18.

The College of Public Health is pleased to welcome a new member to our family: Giulia Cerasi.

Nearly 100 students, staff, faculty and community guests attended the “Leading Change and Innovation Within Health Insurance” event on September 29, held at Kent State’s Design Innovation Hub. The event, featuring three expert panelists, was made possible through the support of our sponsors AultCare, HSA Store, NFP and USI Insurance Services. 

Kent State CPH students, faculty, staff, and alumni braved the rain and brisk temperatures to participate in Homecoming 2023 festivities, including the parade and open house in Moulton Hall.

Learn more about CPH faculty member, Dr. Lynette Phillips, in this faculty spotlight.