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An Intentional Pioneer: Adolf Kofi Awua, PhD, MA '22
June 25, 2026
Adolf Kofi Awua came to public health through an unconventional path. "As a biochemist in Ghana I was focused on the development of protocols for the molecular identification of the Human Papillomavir...
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The Office of Doctoral Studies Newsletter
PhD Program
February 28, 2019
The fourth issue of the Office of Doctoral Studies Newsletter brings to you updates on student presentations, publications, and awards.
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Cross Continental Experience Blog: Arrival in Florence
February 20, 2019
At the end of January, NYU Florence welcomed the College of Global Public Health CCPMH cohort to the city of Firenze, and their beautiful campus.
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Everyone Has to Stand for Something
Public Health Policy and Management
February 15, 2019
By Cheryl Healton, DrPH.
One year ago yesterday, I was at Boston University’s School of Public Health giving a speech about how the Master Settlement Agreement on tobacco might provide a powerful ...
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Fulfilling the Dream: If We Don't, Who Will?
Social And Behavioral Sciences
February 8, 2019
By Dr. Joyce Moon Howard.
I vividly remember walking down the row of National Guards who held back the ranting, jeering crowds of people with faces full of anger. I wondered how adults could be so f...
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Chipping Away at Women's Autonomy
February 1, 2019
By Dr. Tara Shirazian.
Last weekend, I saw a fascinating and timely off-Broadway play called The Wickedest Woman. It details the life and death of Ann Trow Lohman, a self-proclaimed midwife and ph...
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The Government Shutdown: A Needless Accident Waiting to Happen
January 25, 2019
By Dr. Cheryl Healton, DrPH.
As we return to campus for the start of the Spring 2019 term, we also mark the fifth week of the historic government shutdown. There were glimmers of hope for a resolu...
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New STEM designation enables two-year work extension in U.S. for eligible international students
January 18, 2019
NYU School of Global Public Health programs have been classified as STEM-eligible, allowing international students on an F-1 visa to apply for two years of additional employment in the United States
Facebook Live: Improving Health in Five Global Cities with Dr. José Pagán
December 18, 2018
Dr. José Pagán discusses the work that is being conducted in conjunction with the European Commission on improving health in five global cities: NYC, Birmingham, Barcelona, Paris and Singapore.
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Happy Holidays from NYU GPH!
December 17, 2018
From our NYU GPH family to yours… we wish you peace and joy this holiday season!
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