Georgia State University School of Public Health

Georgia State University School of Public Health Located in the heart of Atlanta at one of America's most diverse & innovative research universities.

School Goals:

Prepare students to use multi-disciplinary skills to address contemporary public health problems. Advance public health sciences and our understanding of the causes and prevention of disease. Promote service activities and initiatives by implementing community-based projects, educating professional and lay audiences, and collaborating with the public health workforce to advance heal

th promotion and disease prevention.

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Spring 2013 Enrollment: Over 200 full-time and part-time graduate students

Institute Faculty: 28

Student-Faculty Ratio: 8:1

Number of Currently Enrolled Fulbright Scholars: 17

Percentage of Students who are U.S. Minorities: 46%

Percentage of Students who are from Countries Outside of the U.S: 20%

Alumni: Close to 300 Graduates since Spring 2006

Research Funding: Over $6 million in private and public funding brought to Georgia through IPH research grants in FY 2011-2012

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Research Centers & Initiatives:
Prevention Research Center (PRC)
Mark Chaffin Center for Health Development:
Center for Leadership in Disability (CLD)
National SafeCare® Training & Research Center (NSTRC)
Prevent Child Abuse Georgia (PCA Georgia)

08/04/2026

Julianna Capobianco is passionate about advancing health equity and community-engaged research. Her dissertation, “Pride in Prevention,” focuses on increasing access to cervical cancer prevention for sexual and gender minority individuals with a cervix.

We’re proud to support students like Capobianco who are committed to making a meaningful impact in public health!

Learn more about her work: https://t.gsu.edu/4w0RuTh

07/21/2026

🌟 Student Spotlight: Katherine Reuben 🌟

As a Ph.D. student, she’s focused on autism, child maltreatment, and developing new tools to improve mental health diagnostics. Katherine’s work through the A-PREVENT Fellowship and her involvement with the Georgia LEND program are helping to create lasting change in public health.

Learn more about her inspiring story: https://t.gsu.edu/4faxeJU

07/08/2026

How easy is it to find a public restroom in Atlanta?

Researchers at our Center on Health and Homelessness set out to answer that question—and found that 55% of publicly accessible restrooms in key areas of the city were unavailable to the public during normal business hours.

Published in the journal PLOS Water, the study highlights how access to sanitation affects more than convenience. It has important implications for public health and quality of life, particularly for people experiencing homelessness, families with young children and visitors navigating the city.

The research is already making an impact. Working with community partners, the team shared its findings with city leaders to help inform the installation of 12 public restrooms ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

“As Atlanta continues to grow and attract major events, public restroom access should be viewed as essential infrastructure,” said Assistant Professor April Ballard. “Cities that want to be healthy and welcoming must ensure people have access to clean and reliable sanitation.”

Read more about the study and how data can help cities create healthier, more welcoming communities at the link in the comments.

07/07/2026

Meet BSPH student A***n Sharma! Sharma is passionate about bridging the gap between individual and population health, and is actively involved in campus organizations and mentorship programs.

His goal? To become a family medicine physician who champions public health for all. Read more in out latest ! https://t.gsu.edu/4y8hI8C

07/02/2026

A single course changed everything for Taylor Jones.

When she enrolled at Georgia State as a chemistry major, she had her sights set on medicine. Then she took “Microbiology and Public Health” — and discovered a field that would shape the next chapter of her life.

Jones went on to earn her MPH from Georgia State's School of Public Health, concentrating in epidemiology. Along the way, she presented research at the Georgia Public Health Association conference, completed an internship with international nonprofit CARE, and built a career that spanned the CDC Foundation, a CDC ORISE Fellowship, and Fulton County’s Department for HIV Elimination.

This summer, she begins her studies at Morehouse School of Medicine — with a goal of becoming an OB-GYN and improving maternal health outcomes in Georgia and beyond.

“I’m excited to take what I’ve learned and use it to care for patients, advocate for communities and keep growing into the kind of physician I’ve always hoped to become,” Jones said.

We are incredibly proud of Taylor and everything she has accomplished. Read her full story at the link below. 🔗
https://t.gsu.edu/4gmmVDH

06/24/2026

🌟 Student Spotlight: Meet Ashmita Baral Yuna! 🌟

Yuna chose our MPH program for its unwavering commitment to real-world public health solutions. She believes that the focus on community-based work and applied research truly empowers students to learn directly from the communities they aim to serve.

Curious about her inspiring journey? Read more about Yuna’s story and how she’s making a difference in public health today! https://t.gsu.edu/4eA9nBQ

06/22/2026

From the first years of life to the challenges of aging, the Georgia State University School of Public Health is working to improve health at every stage.

Our new feature story highlights the programs and people behind that mission — and the real-world impact they’re creating across Georgia and beyond.

🤝 The Maternal and Child Health Certificate program brings together students from public health, nursing, nutrition, pediatrics, social work and several other fields to develop evidence-based skills for improving the health of women and families. Our students gain hands-on experience working with community partners and elected officials.

🏠 The National SafeCare Training and Research Center has scaled a research-based parenting program — shown to reduce child maltreatment by 26% — to more than 90 agencies in 29 states and nine countries. Meanwhile, Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia helped connect nearly 74,000 people to food, housing, mental health and financial resources in 2025 alone through the Find Help Georgia platform.

🧠 Associate Professor Jalayne Arias is leading a multi-institutional team working to remove barriers to data sharing among dementia researchers — with the goal of accelerating progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

👵 And for more than 30 years, Project Healthy Grandparents has supported grandparents in Georgia raising grandchildren by providing registered nurse visits, case management and referrals for critical needs, legal counsel and child care.

This is public health across the lifespan — rooted in research, powered by community, and focused on the urgent needs people across Georgia and beyond.

Read the full story at the link in the comments section.

Meet Jasmine Cunningham! As a dedicated DrPH student, she's leveraging her expertise to drive change in her community. ...
06/08/2026

Meet Jasmine Cunningham! As a dedicated DrPH student, she's leveraging her expertise to drive change in her community. With a focus on systems thinking, evidence-based decision-making and cross-sector collaboration, Cunningham is making waves for families, youth and veterans.

Discover how Jasmine is amplifying her impact in our latest Student Spotlight! https://t.gsu.edu/3QploSB

Meet Laura Valentina Davis, a dedicated MPH student and Graduate Research Assistant in Associate Professor Ashli Owen-Sm...
05/27/2026

Meet Laura Valentina Davis, a dedicated MPH student and Graduate Research Assistant in Associate Professor Ashli Owen-Smith's Adopt a School Project.

Laura is committed to developing transformative public health interventions aimed at preventing mental illness among youths in vulnerable communities.

Her passion and expertise shine through in our latest Spotlight feature. https://t.gsu.edu/4uxdqFD

🐾 Panther Pride is heading to New York City on June 4! Georgia State University alumni and friends are invited to a spec...
05/21/2026

🐾 Panther Pride is heading to New York City on June 4! Georgia State University alumni and friends are invited to a special evening at SPYSCAPE Museum that will feature a compelling panel discussion on one of today’s most urgent issues: homelessness among families and children.

🎤 Meet Your Speakers:
▪️ Rodney Lyn — Dean & Professor, School of Public Health
▪️ Shannon Self-Brown — Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Co-Lead, GSU Center on Health and Homelessness
▪️ April Ballard — Assistant Professor & Co-Lead, GSU Center on Health and Homelessness

Together, they will explore the scale and health consequences of homelessness among families and children living outside of shelters, with a particular focus on those residing long-term in hotels. It's a timely, thought-provoking dialogue you won’t want to miss.

After the discussion, enjoy an hour of open networking and explore SPYSCAPE's interactive museum installations.

📅 Date: June 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 SPYSCAPE, 928 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019

👉 Registration link in comments. We hope to see you there!

https://t.gsu.edu/3QV8ls3

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