UNT Health College of Public Health

Dr. Teresa Wagner was recently named to the 2026 Class of Great Women of Texas by The Business Press for her efforts to shape the next generation of health care leaders. The honorees are declared leaders in their communities across Fort Worth. Read more: bit.ly/47RcXEW

A second-year MPH student at @unthealth secured first-author publication for a study investigating spatial patterns of #breastcancer risk associated with industrial and environmental pollutants months before graduation. Read the full story: bit.ly/4bbWxI8

With a $100,000 award from the @PreventCancer Foundation during National Cancer Prevention Month, Dr. Stacey Griner is advancing the field by equipping dental providers with the tools and confidence to lead HPV prevention efforts. Read the full story: bit.ly/4lbc4ww

With support from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, three #UNTHealth public health faculty are investigating how limited literacy may not only increase vulnerability to homelessness but also create barriers to escaping it. 👉 Read the full story: bit.ly/3MFgQpa

Priscilla Tetteh, an MS/PhD student in the CPH, published an op-ed with @dallasnews during her first semester in the program. This piece reflects her growing engagement with maternal health, and the role policy plays in shaping access to care. Read more: bit.ly/464fD1p

Dr. Malinee Neelamegam is awarded the Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium (TARCC) Junior Investigator Research Grant to advance #dementia awareness among the South Asian community. 👉 Read the full story: bit.ly/3ZXkMVf #CommunityHealth #GrantFunded

Dr. Matthew Rossheim, associate professor and CPH alumnus, received an official commendation from the Texas Senate in recognition of his work on derived intoxicating cannabis products, their marketing and #publichealth impacts. 👉 Read the full story: bit.ly/4kfpCqp

For millions of households in the United States, high utility bills forge difficult choices between paying for energy and meeting other basic needs. These decisions quietly shape health outcomes in ways that often go unseen. Read more: bit.ly/4jOxCOR

Midterms are a stressful period for most students. For Elizabeth Amadasu, it was also a period that coincided with an important step in her research journey. Read more: bit.ly/4pLpJuW #UNTHealth #PublicHealth #SuicidePrevention #Published

For the second year in a row, the Master of Health Administration team at @unthealth took home the first-place prize for a student-led case competition sponsored by @achentx (#ACHENTX) 🏆 Read the full story: bit.ly/3La7fG0

Apply by Dec. 1 for our MHA and MPH (public health leadership concentration) online programs for the Spring 2026 semester. 🔗 Visit our website for more information #UNTHealth #MPHOnline #MHAOnline

Reimagine health literacy at the 2026 Health Literacy Collaborative Summit! Join health professionals from various settings to collaborate, innovate, and elevate #healthliteracy in our region and beyond. 📆 April 23-34 🚗 @UNTHealth campus #TexasPublicHealth #RegistrationOpen

Dr. Lisako McKyer, department chair at the @UNTHealth_CPH was recently inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at Oxnard High School 🏆 Last week, the school honored distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions to their fields. Learn more: bit.ly/41OBPug

There are THREE DAYS remaining to submit your proposals for the 2026 Health Literacy Collaborative Summit. The event will take place at @UNTHealthFortWorth this April! 🗓️ Deadline: September 12 🔗 healthliteracycollaborative.org/proposals #Healthcare #UNTSystem #SpeakersNeeded

UNT Health College of Public Health expands faculty with the appointment of alumna Dr. Carla Pezzia! Read more: bit.ly/4g4U6t2 #NewFaculty #CommunityHealth

Earlier this summer, our dean Dr. Shafik Dharamsi co-hosted the "Empowering You" event here at @unthealth honoring Dr. Opal Lee. ▶️ Watch his interview: youtu.be/ULlj0bicwCE *Video creds to Adam and Elliott Moving Pictures LLC and Unity Unlimited, Inc.* #JuneteenthStrong

Earlier this summer, the College of Public Health at UNT Health launched their inaugural Writing Lab, brought to life by Dr. Malinee Neelamegam. Read more: bit.ly/4g3sGUA #Writing #Community

There is growing concern about the supplement Kratom's possible side effects and its risk of #addiction. Dr. Matthew Rossheim, CPH associate professor, sat down with @CBSNews to share the results of his #research. Watch the interview here: bit.ly/45fT4XB #UNTHealth

The College of Public Health receives the Excellence in Professional Development Award from UNT Health’s Division of Academic Innovation! 🎉 Read more: bit.ly/46JEh8G

Three Ph.D. students from the UNT Health College of Public Health—Sophia Garza, RoiSan N'hpang and Shilpa Patil—have recently co-authored publications with the support of their faculty advisors. Learn more: bit.ly/459HU59