SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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With every breakthrough we make, every spike we see in enrollment and every stride we hit in graduating more students in less time, we surpass our own standards. Still, our values and commitments never change: You come first.
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About the School of Public Health
The School of Public Health educates practitioners and thought leaders while engaging in research and outreach that addresses urgent health challenges and promotes health equity. Its location in the heart of Atlanta, a global hub of public health expertise, provides unsurpassed practice-based learning opportunities for students.
More 70% of its students are members of a minority group, making the Georgia State School of Public Health one of the most diverse in the nation. After graduation, students become part of an alumni network of more than 1,700 professionals who are making a difference in state and federal agencies, the private sector, communities, and non-profit organizations in Georgia and around the world.
In addition to educating students, School of Public Health faculty apply their research-based expertise to the needs of communities. The school recently set a new record for research and outreach activity. The school has its sights set on even higher levels of impact through its Vision 2027 Strategic Plan.
By giving to the School of Public Health, you can help support outstanding students and the kind of research and outreach that makes a difference in communities in Georgia and beyond.
The Dean's Message
We are proud to be one of the most diverse schools of public health in the nation, where more than 70% of students are members of a minority group. Thanks to our location in Atlanta and the partnerships we have nurtured, our students benefit from practice-based learning opportunities with organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state agencies, and an array of community and non-profit organizations.
Our faculty are dedicated to educating the next generation of public health leaders while also seeking solutions to a range of challenges in areas such as chronic and infectious diseases, tobacco prevention and control, and substance abuse and mental health.
Through our Vision 2027 Strategic Plan, we seek to build on our record of excellence in education, research, and community engagement to advance health equity. Whether through supporting scholarships for promising students, providing research opportunities, or helping recruit and retain world-class faculty, I invite you to join us as we work toward better health for everyone, everywhere.
Rodney Lyn is a Professor and Dean of the School of Public Health. His research centers around chronic disease prevention, with expertise on physical activity, healthy eating, obesity, cancer, and advancing health equity across these areas.
Funding Priorities
Generous support from alumni, community leaders, and other donors will help the Georgia State University School of Public Health address the following funding priorities:
Annual Fund – provides a stable foundation to help the School of Public Health advance its teaching, research, and outreach
Student Scholarships – create opportunities for students to earn a premier public health education that prepares them for success in their careers
Student Field Immersion Experiences – provide opportunities for students to expand their personal and professional horizons through international research, study abroad, and the development of professional public health skills through practicum experiences
Endowed Faculty Chairs and Professorships – provide funding that supports the recruitment and retention of world-class faculty to educate students and engage in impactful research and outreach
Research Support – offers faculty and students the opportunity to share the results of their research at leading public health conferences or seed funding that enables researchers to gather preliminary data used to secure large agency and foundation grants
Academic Enhancements – provides funding for a world-class learning environment and updated technology to help faculty and students advance research and outreach
Research and Outreach Centers – provide support for the School of Public Health’s nationally recognized centers, which promote the health, safety, and well-being of children, adults, and families
No changes to the Many Ways to Give and Contact Information. Delete the references to Annual Program, Women’s Philanthropy Network, and GSU Fund for Excellence
– Dr. Judith Ottoson, Public health researcher whose husband, Dr. Lawrence W. Green, established the Judith Ottoson Scholarship in her honor
Many Ways to Give
It’s easy — and rewarding — to invest in Georgia State’s future through a private gift. You can quickly make an online gift here and now. If you prefer, Georgia State development representatives are ready to help you create a named endowment or leave a legacy gift that reflects your personal interests. They can assist, as well, with corporate and matching gifts.
Contact
Mailing address: School of Public Health, Georgia State University, PO Box 3995, Atlanta, Ga. 30302-3995
Office location: School of Public Health, Georgia State University, 140 Decatur St. SE, Suite 421, Atlanta, Ga. 30303
Annual Programs
Annual giving provides alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends with the opportunity to make yearly contributions to the university.
Women's Philanthropy Network
The group believes there is untapped potential in the power of women to create a stronger and more vital community by supporting Georgia State’s transformational goals.
GSU Fund For Excellence
The GSU Fund for Excellence provides unrestricted, university-wide support to ensure our scholarship programs, learning and research resources and outreach programs are consistently up-to-date and world-class.
Annual Programs
Annual giving provides alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends with the opportunity to make yearly contributions to the university.
Women's Philanthropy Network
WPN was founded by a group of Georgia State alumnae and friends who work to improve the success rate of our students. They believe there is untapped potential in the power of women to create a stronger and more vital community by supporting Georgia State’s transformational goals.
GSU Fund For Excellence
The GSU Fund for Excellence provides unrestricted, university-wide support to ensure that our scholarship programs, learning and research resources, and outreach programs are consistently up-to-date and world-class.