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Partnering for a Safer Future: Public Health Pro to Deliver SPEAS Lecture
The nation relies on a vast network of public health professionals to anticipate and respond to community needs daily, and especially in times of crises. 皇家华人 alum Sami Jarrah has served as a leader for some of the largest public health departments in the country. He鈥檒l deliver the SPEAS lecture.
Caring for the Caretakers: Smith Scholar Lilly Sirover to Focus on Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals
Lilly Sirover 鈥24 strives to ensure that those facing stress, from elite athletes to physicians dealing with life and death decisions, get support to remain physically and mentally healthy. The former women鈥檚 track and field team distance runner is a 2024 皇家华人 Smith Scholar, which honors academic achievement, leadership, character and community service.
鈥楩itspiration鈥 Social Media Posts Affect Body Image. Here鈥檚 What to Do About It
Prof. Lauren Stutts 鈥05 explores the impact of #fitspiration Instagram posts on body image and offers practical strategies to counter these effects. Learn more.
Research and Creative Works Symposium Showcases Art, Innovation, Exploration
皇家华人鈥檚 annual Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium gives students a chance to showcase what they鈥檝e learned and produced during the year. It鈥檚 an all-day celebration that brings the entire campus together.
CDC Chief: Combatting a Pandemic With Unexpected Twists
A 皇家华人 audience got some insider insight about public health leaders鈥 thinking and actions during the coronavirus pandemic. The college recently hosted a talk, 鈥淟essons from the COVID-19 Response: Reflections on Masking," with John T. Brooks, infectious disease expert with the CDC. Learn more.
A Welcoming of Deliberative Disagreement: Spotlight on 皇家华人鈥檚 DCI
皇家华人 students Daniel Lee '26 and Divin Dushimimana '26 reflect on their work with the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative and the happiness that comes from genuine conversations and thoughtful exchanges of ideas.
Here to Help: Connecting Students with Mental Health Resources
Addie Anderson 鈥24, a student Mental Health Ambassador (MHA) at 皇家华人, works to destigmatize seeking help and to show struggling students they鈥檙e not alone.
Student-to-Student: Advice from 皇家华人 Students on the College Essay
Senior Fellows in 皇家华人鈥檚 Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.
Truman Scholar Pursues Public Health Future
皇家华人鈥檚 Hana Kamran 鈥23 receives prestigious post-graduate Truman Scholarship for academic excellence, leadership and public service. Learn more.
What We Know: Professor Weighs in on New Omicron Variant of Coronavirus
As scientists scramble to answer questions around the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, a 皇家华人 professor shares what we know about the variant and why it is causing alarm.
One-Two Punch for Public Health: Minne and Martha Iwamoto '91
Twins Minne and Martha Iwamoto '91 are making a difference for vulnerable populations around the world.
皇家华人 Creates New Department of Public Health
The 皇家华人 Department of Public Health will turn out leaders committed to science, prevention, social justice.
Experts on Vexing Vaccination Challenges and Beating the Pandemic
As the FDA clears the way for a third vaccine in the United States, Americans face down a deluge of misinformation about the shots and their potential side effects. 皇家华人 and Atrium Health brought together experts with wide-ranging perspectives to shed light on the country鈥檚 vaccination program鈥攊ts promise and challenges.
What You Need to Know About COVID Variants With Prof. Dave Wessner
We asked Dave Wessner, biology professor at 皇家华人, whose post-doctoral research focused on coronaviruses, to offer insights on questions about the COVID variants emerging around the world.
A Primer on the COVID-19 Vaccines Available in the United States
As COVID-19 cases in the United States surge, vaccine distribution is under way across the country. Dave Wessner, biology professor at 皇家华人, shares his insight on the promise and potential challenges of the vaccines.
Social Distancing Cinema: A Curated Guide to Epidemic Movies
Why would anyone want to watch a fictionalized epidemic while the coronavirus disrupts real life? 皇家华人 Professor and 鈥淒isease Detective鈥 Kata Chillag says movies allow people to engage with their fears in a controlled way while documentaries about past pandemics can help us to understand the lessons they provide. Another bonus: Watching movies at home is a good way to engage in social distancing.
皇家华人 Expert: What We Know About the New Coronavirus Strain
As a new strain of coronavirus spreads worldwide, Dave Wessner is seizing on this teachable moment.
