Student Profiles | School of Public Health

Adiba Azad

I am a health scholar in the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers program, where I collaborate with other interprofessionals to learn about existing rural health challenges in West Virginia.

Lydia Ferrell Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Public health is about creating conditions where everyone has the chance to live longer, healthier lives by focusing on preventive measures and healthy behaviors rather than just treating illnesses.

Melody Gwilliam Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health Sciences - Epidemiology

Through epidemiology, we can study patterns, causes and outcomes of diseases or injuries in a wide variety of populations which can then be utilized in prevention efforts.

Corinne Lalama B.S. in Public Health, Public Health Sciences

I chose to study public health because it combined my passions of health and sociology. Studying public health covers such a broad range of topics that the opportunities in this field are endless.

Shaelee Nelson B.S. in Public Health, Health Services Administration

Public health means maintaining and protecting the health of those within the community.

Ellie Nesbitt

I chose to major in public health, because I liked the health aspect without the need to be in the clinical setting. Prevention and education are very important yet so often overlooked.

Yvonne Shaw Master of Science (MS) in Population Health

When I came across the online MS in population health program at WVU, I was excited to find something that was possible to complete while working full-time with two children in elementary school.

Paige Stewart B.S. in Public Health, Health Services Administration

Public health is a huge part of prevention, patient care, research, access to health needs, along with promoting healthy lifestyles and living.

Connor Stricklen B.S. in Public Health, Public Health Sciences

Public health plays a big part in improving the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the communities around us.

Katharine Swesey

Public health is not only a way for me to share my dedication to my country but also to its people.

Sabrina Thorn B.S. in Public Health, Health Services Administration

I chose public health at WVU, because I was very interested in the wide range of courses they offered relating to research, business and health policy.

Megan Townsend Master of Health Administration (MHA)

I chose to study at the WVU School of Public Health, because it is the place I felt like I could make the biggest impact.

Hannah Warden Accelerated Bachelor's to Master of Health Administration (MHA)

I chose to study public health at WVU, because I knew that I wanted to work in healthcare but not practice medicine. Public health has given me the opportunity to explore many different career paths.