Alumni of the Georgia State University School of Public Health connect their expertise with the needs of communities here in Atlanta and around the world. In conjunction with our Vision 2027 Strategic Plan, we are launching this quarterly newsletter to better connect you with your alma mater and with each other.

Opportunities to engage with our students and faculty abound. Through our mentoring program, accomplished alumni share their expertise with promising students and offer their perspectives on public health careers, networking, and other professional opportunities. Our Currents of Public Health webinar series connects alumni with faculty and with each other. The September 1 webinar features the SPH’s Dr. Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, while the September 29 webinar features a panel of distinguished alumni. Our annual Lutzker Lecture will feature  Dr. Iheoma Iruka from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who will discuss “Centering Race and Racism in Developmental Science” on September 12.

Health equity is a key theme of our recently adopted Vision 2027 Strategic Plan, which will guide our efforts to solve contemporary and emerging health issues through education, research, and community engagement. As someone who has earned a public health degree from Georgia State, you are uniquely positioned to help advance our mission. Please continue to stay engaged with the School of Public Health, and I hope to see you soon—whether on campus or through one of our many online events.

 

Sincerely,