A hot-button issue amongst today’s youth is sexual consent, a topic that William L. Yarber Endowed Professor in Sexual Health Kristen Jozkowski, Ph.D. has spent the last several years studying and shaping with her professional expertise.
Two SPH-B community members chosen for campus-wide Staff Merit Awards
Candidates are nominated by colleagues for their contributions to “fostering a positive work environment and encouraging continued excellence." The goal of the recognition is to foster a continued spirit of community and gratitude.
Associate Professor Misty Hawkins, Ph.D. partners with Shelley Johns, Psy.D. from the IU School of Medicine and Jennifer McChristian, M.S.W., D.S.W., L.C.S.W. from IU Indianapolis to creat THRIVE NOW, a three-phase research program to develop healthy weight and wellness programs for Black breast cancer survivors.
Faculty member honored by APHA for early-career excellence in public health law
"Receiving this award has been both humbling and motivating," shares Dr. Camplain. "It’s a reminder that my hard work is being recognized and that I need to continue striving for meaningful change."
Student and faculty member’s wide-reaching impact lauded by Indiana Public Health Association
The Indiana Public Health Association (IPHA) recognized two members of the SPH-B community for their extraordinary contributions to the field of public health.
School to Celebrate Distinguished Alumni, Scholarship Recipients, and Award-Winning Faculty
The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) will gather at 5 p.m. this Thursday in Alumni Hall at the Indiana Memorial Union for their annual Awards Gala, an elegant and joyful event to honor scholarship winners, outstanding educators, and Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
Hoosier Sport program garners national recognition; introduces impactful undergraduate course
Since its establishment in May of 2023, Hoosier Sport has become an unstoppable force in helping kids in rural Indiana experience the transformative power of sport and physical activity to shape healthier futures, thanks to the community outreach efforts of SPH-B students under faculty leadership.
Faculty member receives $900k to tailor dementia caregiving app for Hispanic populations nationwide
When loved ones are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), caregivers are often unprepared to effectively provide support. The challenges increase for many Hispanic families living in the U.S. for many reasons; one being support materials and resources aren’t available in their spoken language.
Faculty member and high school student create water safety program for inner-city kids
In recent years, water safety has become synonymous with Bill Ramos, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Health & Wellness Design. A member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and native Hoosier, Dr. Ramos has made significant inroads putting water safety in the national spotlight, even aiding in the rollout of the first-ever U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan last year.
Indiana Latino Institute recognizes early career faculty member
Last month, Assistant Professor Michelle Del Rio, Ph.D. in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) was only one of three professionals statewide whom the Indiana Latino Institute named to the "Elevated Latinos Under 40" Leadership Award Series.