College of Public Health

Meet Karissa Wahl, a second-year public health major with junior standing from Mansfield, Ohio. She has a concentration in allied health and minors in psychology, disability studies and community inclusion. Read more: ow.ly/ZMfB50YwySt

Spring Break is here! 🌸 Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved break. Whether you're traveling, spending time with family and friends, or simply catching up on rest, we hope you make the most of it. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Spring Break!

Join us as we celebrate 15 years of providing outstanding public health education and making an impact in our community. All are encouraged to attend this special event that will include a reception and a Research, Teaching and Community Showcase: ow.ly/ZGQe50Yqap0

If you're passionate about community health, join us. Chase Brlan, workforce development coordinator at the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, talks about opportunities for students and graduates in Ohio's community health centers: ow.ly/IS4f50Yipy5

Do you need a last-minute class to add this Spring semester? Look no further! #KentCPH has a wide offer of courses. Don’t miss your chance to stay on track and explore exciting topics this spring! Need to talk to an advisor? Book here: kent.edu/publichealth/a…

🎓 Launch your public health career with Kent State’s new Online Certificate in Community Health Worker Supervision! Gain leadership & workforce skills 100% online — perfect for future health pros. 🔗 onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/commun… #PublicHealth #OnlineLearning @KentCPH

Last call! This is the last week to apply for the #KentCPH scholarships! The deadline is approaching quickly, and this is your final opportunity to submit your application. If you have been considering applying, now is the time to take action: ow.ly/yVkH50XXuey

Calling all students! You are invited to submit an abstract for the student research contest to be held as part of the Ohio Public Health Conference April 27-29, 2026, at the Ohioan Hotel in Lewis Center. The deadline to submit abstracts is March 10: ohiopha.org/student-resear…

Don't miss the next Ambassadors Career Session. Wednesday at 5 pm, senior local liaison at the Ohio Department of Health Wally Burden, talks about his career and opportunities for internships and employment in governmental public health: ow.ly/w1Up50YhKkx

We’re proud to celebrate Melissa Dyer, PhD, on her election to the Board of Directors for Akron Children’s Hospital! As a proud alumna of #KentCPH and administrator of our CHW Program, Dyer exemplifies our commitment to excellence across Northeast Ohio. Congratulations!

There's still time to apply for the College of Public Health scholarships! Whether Apply today to secure funding to support your public health journey. Visit Scholarship Universe to explore eligibility criteria, application details & deadlines, and more: ow.ly/yVkH50XXuey

Tara Smith, professor of epidemiology at #KentCPH, has been named to the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list. This honor is reflects the global impact of her scholarship and leadership in public health. Many congratulations on this recognition! More: kent.edu/today/news/ken…

Career advising sessions with Mac Smith are back! Every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. throughout the spring semester in Moulton Hall, Room 217, students can stop by for walk-in sessions or schedule an appointment through Navigate. Book here: ow.ly/VNOH50Y8sS7

Join the #KentCPH for the next Ambassadors Career Session! Lexi Chirakos, Ph.D., Policy and Data Management Specialist at the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, talks about her career in health policy analysis in Ohio and opportunities for students. Join: ow.ly/9iwU50YatSZ

Happy National Wear Red Day from the College of Public Health! ❤️ Today, we wear red to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Join us in wearing red and taking steps toward a heart-healthy future! #WearRedDay #HeartHealth #KentCPH

Leadership isn’t just learned in theory, it’s forged through experience. Rob Kollin, #KentCPH lecturer, was recently hosted by Becker’s Healthcare podcast, where he shared thoughtful perspectives on effective leadership in healthcare and public health: ow.ly/fpvn50Y8s92

Don't forget to join us for a special guest lecture by Susan Jagers, Executive Director of the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners and a key leader in the Smoke Free Ohio campaign. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this public health achievement: ow.ly/VFMA50Y5FBK

February is I❤️Public Health Month, a time to recognize students preparing to protect and improve the health of our communities. CPH students: you are the future of public health and we are proud to celebrate your work, here at Kent State and far beyond 💙💛

Join us for a special guest lecture by Susan Jagers, Executive Director of the Association of Ohio Health Commissioners and a key leader in the Smoke Free Ohio campaign that led to the led to the Smoke-Free Workplace Act of 2006: ow.ly/345m50Y5FBL

Join us today for the first session of the semester! Robert Howard, retired Vice President for Marketing, Planning and Public Relations at Akron Children's Hospital and longtime #KentCPH Ambassador, talks about his career in health care management: ow.ly/OOnB50Y0W5N