Student Spotlight

For Safa Yosufzai, the clinical science concentration provided the best of both worlds; she is building a strong foundation in public health education while meeting the prerequisites for medical school.

Sisters Ashley and Briana Dawson have been helping others improve their health since they were in high school. As May 2022 graduates, they share highlights from their experience in the Bachelor of Community Health program, including opportunities that allowed them to help community members around the globe overcome health obstacles through nonprofit organizations.

Graduating senior embodies how Mason prepares students to be global leaders

Master of Public Health Student Colin Tran discovered coding and his love of helping people through data after taking the required Biostatistics course 

Global Health Alternative Spring Break class gives students hands-on infectious disease research experience in Kenya 

Undergraduate student-athletes in the College reflect on their proudest sports moment and how their classes supported their athletics.

Bachelor’s to accelerated master’s Master of Public Health student Nicole Sanz shares how the bachelor’s to accelerated master’s program has supported her goal of becoming an epidemiologist.

In honor of Black History Month, McNally and Harmon highlight Black contributions and historical moments in health care

For Master of Public Health (MPH) student Jorge Garcia, the COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to obtain real-world experience in infectious disease surveillance by applying the skills he learned throughout his MPH courses while working at the Fairfax County Health Department.

Precious Ugwu shares her experience with the Graduate Students for Public Health (GSPH) program.

Laura Henderson shares her experience as a member of the Graduate Students for Public Health (GSPH) program.

Health equity is a motivator for graduating senior Erica Harp.