Public Health News
Epidemiologist Offers Guidelines for Flattening the Curve
When David Larsen first learned of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China, he hoped it would be contained. Larsen, an environmental epidemiologist and associate professor of public health at Falk College, says that region of the world had previously experienced SARS-1 and MERS epidemics...
New Course Prefix for Public Health Courses Effective Fall 2020
All courses offered by the Falk College Department of Public Health have a new course prefix effective Fall 2020. Beginning Fall 2020, the existing course prefix “HTW” will no longer be used. Instead, all public health courses will use the course prefix “PHP.”
Two trips are better than one: Falk senior applies public health skills in East Africa
Alizée (Left) in East Africa For Alizée McLorg ’20, public health is everywhere—from mentoring young adults in local Syracuse schools, to analyzing demographic health surveys in East Africa. Her time at Syracuse has allowed her to do both, and in the process, discover her passion for improving the health of communities around the world. McLorg was born in Quebec City, Canada and moved to San Diego…
Public health in action: Applied epidemiology students host coronavirus community forum
When Syracuse University announced on March 10 that its academic residential programs would move to online course delivery in response to the coronavirus global crisis (COVID-19), graduate students in a Falk College applied epidemiology class were finalizing details for an already-planned public forum that evening. The idea for the Department of Public Health-sponsored coronavirus forum came out o…
Fifth Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker Series features Rob Skinner
Rob Skinner Falk College is pleased to welcome Rob Skinner, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS as the featured speaker of the Fifth Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker Series. We invite you to join us Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in Grant Auditorium, Falk Complex for his lecture, “From the Military to the Olympics: Nutrition for Sport Performance Enhancement.” The event is free and open to…
Dean Murphy welcomes Falk students to campus
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Dear Falk College Students, Welcome back to campus, returning Falk students. And welcome to new and transfer students joining us this spring. We are so glad to have you join our Falk family. I hope that your winter break was filled with family, friends, and loved ones, and plenty of time for both restful and exciting activities. As the Spring 2020 semester begins, I wou…
Professor Lane receives American Anthropological Association honors
Falk College professor of public health, Sandra D. Lane, received the 2019 George Foster Award for Practicing Medical Anthropology in recognition of outstanding contributions to applying theory and methods in diverse contexts that demonstrate a significant impact on policy.
Falk College offers graduate program scholarships for 2020
Alumni admitted to one of Falk College eligible master’s program for 2020: All Syracuse University alumni can apply for a scholarship equivalent to 25% of tuition for one of Falk College’s eligible residential master’s degree (listed below). In addition, GRE tests and application fees waived. Scholarship is for residential programs, only. All students who are full or part-time Syracuse University…
Syracuse University’s Falk College Announces Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree
MPH degree prepares students to have a global impact by reducing health disparities produced by economic, social, and environmental inequalities. Syracuse University students from public health and other disciplines traveled to Nicaragua in 2018 as part of the Global Medical Brigades. Photo courtesy of Melanie Tacher ’19Syracuse University’s Falk College today announced a Master of Public Health (…
Public health degree leads to emergency response management opportunities
Jennifer Molina ’14, Public Health is pictured here in the Peace Corps.After graduating from Falk College in 2014 with a degree in Public Health, Jennifer Molina joined the Peace Corps and traveled to Guatemala as a maternal and child health volunteer. One of her major accomplishments was developing, implementing, and evaluating a six-month behavior change seminar with local health professionals.…