Engaging the world starts here….
Experiential learning is a critical component of the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics’ bachelor of science in public health. Ask public health students to talk about their courses, and quickly you will learn how their classroom experiences translate into hands-on opportunities not only to learn valuable professional skills but to make a difference in communities locally, nationally and globally.
Student Stories
A Path to Public Health
Renée Verdi's ultimate goal is to advocate for reform in the healthcare industry. To get her started on that career path, she was a dual major in public health and policy studies and recently joined the health team for a strategic communications firm...
Public health senior studied abroad three times, worked with students in South Africa
Caitlin Mogan ’20 tailored her college experience to be colored with travel opportunities. Her three study abroad experiences included a semester abroad and two summer programs. “It was out of the ordinary to study abroad three times, but it’s definitely doable,” Mogan says.
Public Health Runs in the Family
When Cate Willing has questions about public health issues, she can consult with any of her professors at Syracuse University, where she’s studying public health and policy. But since her sophomore year on campus was cut short by the novel coronavirus pandemic, she’s been consulting with another knowledgeable source at her home in McLean, Virginia: Jayne O’Donnell, her mother.
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…
Bridging the gap between water access and its improved quality
Syracuse University students Brianna Howard (Public Health) and Nikita Chatterjee (Economics), co-founders of PAANI, are working to bring clean water to a neighborhood where it is direly needed in the heart of Mumbai, India.
Ryan Patel’s journey of discovery
Public Health senior Ryan Patel was the focus of Syracuse University’s “Be Orange” campaign this Spring 2019. Ryan is a double major—a B.S. in public health and a B.A.in biology—and a dedicated student ambassador with his sights set on medical school. As a University 100 Student Ambassador, Forever Orange Student Alumni Council (FOSAC) member, and volunteer for Syracuse’s Veterans Administration M…
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