With her latest National Institutes of Health grant of nearly $5.1 million, Yang will delve into a health challenge that accompanies the longer lifespan of individuals living with HIV: neurocognitive decline.
Researchers from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders have partnered with faculty from across the Arnold School and USC to complete a study investigating the connections between physical function, blood pressure, hearing, and cognition among older adults.
USC features a new partnership between the College of Nursing's simulation lab and ambassadors from the Arnold School's Aphasia Lab to help nursing students learn healthcare communication skills from patients with aphasia.
When looking at graduate programs, Goldsmith had significant coursework and experience in the field, but she also had to consider factors such as proximity, family responsibilities, fulltime work, and cost.
Ph.D. in HPEB graduate Anna Chupak plans to research cognitive aging, dementia, and health disparities by understanding broader social and structural factors.
When long-time health promotion, education, and behavior professor Daniela Friedman officially took on the Arnold School's Associate Dean for Research position in 2025, the role came with an extended title and a pioneering charge rarely seen in academic units.
Enid Keseko already knew she was passionate about improving health through food and nutrition when she discovered she could use the public health field to extend her impact even further.
Members of the Center for Healthcare Quality have completed two studies examining resilience, social support, and coping impact mental health among rural black women facing discrimination.
Graduate school has taught Naomi Higgins what type of epidemiologist she wants to be - someone who works in the field or a lab rather than solely crunching numbers behind a desk.
Interested in investigating why negative emotions occur and for whom they occur in children with developmental language disorder and dyslexia, Taylor Bryant recently completed a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
The Department of Health Services Policy and Management is proud to announce the recipients of their 2026 Student Awards. These students were selected for their outstanding performance both academically and outside the classroom.
Emma Worley has been working with the Miami Dolphins as an assistant sports scientist since April. She believes her doctoral degree has provided her with a strong foundation in both research and applied practice to prepare her for this role.