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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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UN World Food Day: Do Your Part to End World Hunger
October 19, 2018
Drs. Joyce O'Connor and Niyati Parekh discussion the severity of world hunger and how we can do our part to fight against malnutrition.
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Empowering Indigenous Girls, Strength in Collaboration
October 12, 2018
A perspective piece by MPH student Diana Klatt on the importance of education for Native American girls and the challenges that hinder their access in the US.
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Climate Change: What can we do?
October 12, 2018
Drs. Cheryl Healton and William Rom discuss the initiatives of state governments and public health professionals to combat climate change and concerns of US citizens.
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Cross Continental Experience Blog: Rainforest Adventure
October 11, 2018
The Cross Continental Experience Blog by Clayton Richardson, CCMPH Student
Students in NYU’s CCMPH cohort are gearing up to start a two-week intensive environmental health course discussing the
Message from Dean Cheryl Healton: Women's Health in the Balance
October 5, 2018
Women's Health in the Balance
Dear Colleagues and Students:
No matter what side of the debate you are on, the national conversation about U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr
New Faculty: Dr Rebecca Betensky
October 5, 2018
Please extend a warm welcome to Dr. Rebecca A. Betensky, who joins GPH as Professor and Chair of the Department of Biostatistics.
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The Office of Doctoral Studies Newsletter
October 5, 2018
The Office of Doctoral Studies Team:
Dr. Niyati Parekh, Associate Professor of Public Health Nutrition, will continue as the Director of the Doctoral Studies Program and Chair of the Doctoral Advisor...
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What’s Cooking at Nutrition Without Borders?
October 4, 2018
Kassandra Jones, co-president of the Nutrition Without Borders club and MPH student, provides an inside look at how students are pushing the envelope to raise awareness of the global hunger crisis.
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Global and Environmental Health Sciences: Spotlight on Fall Internship
October 3, 2018
Read more about how MPH students prepare to go to Cox's Bazar with UNICEF to work with Rohingya refugees.
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