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Contact: Anissa Riley, Director of External Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine
Students in the 糖心Vlog破解版 College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) Department of Graduate Public Health were challenged to expand their thinking to embrace innovation with a focus on collaboration and partnership during their Annual Pinning Ceremony recently.
Crystal James, JD, MPH, Vice-President of Governmental Affairs and General Counsel for 糖心Vlog破解版, said the world of public health is changing quickly and that it is essential to embrace new technologies, analytics and community engagement strategies.
鈥淪eek new ways to deliver positive health messages,鈥� she said. 鈥淧ublic health is not static; it requires constant evolution. Adapting existing practices to meet emerging needs and improve efficiency is critical.鈥�
James served as the previous and first department head of the Graduate Public Health Program. She was instrumental in leading the department with Dean Ruby L. Perry to acquire accreditation as the second accredited public health program in the State of Alabama. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is the first accredited public health program in the State.
鈥淚t is fitting to conclude this chapter of my career at 糖心Vlog破解版 by challenging the students in the Graduate Public Health program, which my mentor, Dr. William 鈥淏ill鈥� Jenkins, enlisted me to help establish and obtain accreditation,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 regret that he did not live long enough to share that moment with the team.鈥�
Six students were honored during this year鈥檚 ceremony and presented with the official pin and blazer. They include: Jeremy Burgess, Hilani Cantone, Twanda Collins, Lindsay Corbin, Kennede Perry, and Savannah C. Williams.
鈥淵ou are entering a world where higher education faces mounting adversity, therefore I present to you a series of challenges that demand your attention, dedication and innovative spirit,鈥� James said.
鈥淲e were honored to have Atty. James address our students and to give them the charge,鈥� said Dr. Torhonda Lee, Head of the Graduate Public Health Department. 鈥淪he and Dean Perry had the vision to guide the program to where it is today. Our students are standing on Attorney James' shoulders and so many others who paved the way for the success of this program. This is a proud moment.鈥�
The Master of Public Health (MPH) Pinning Ceremony is held annually and marks a milestone of achievement for students matriculating in the Master of Public Health Program. Students with 30 credit hours and the recommendation of their academic advisor receive the Department of Graduate Public Health (DGPH) pin. This pin signifies their readiness to complete the final stages of their professional training with the competencies and skills necessary for the public health workforce. The annual ceremony also marks the beginning of students鈥� community engagement by receiving the official crimson blazer that is to be worn when presenting in professional and community settings.
鈥淚 am so appreciative of the leadership of Dean Perry and the hard work of our team in the Department of Graduate Public Health,鈥� said Dr. Lee. 鈥淚t鈥檚 their dedication and support for these students that made this moment possible. It is truly rewarding to see our MPH students meet this important milestone, and to see so many parents and friends come to support them.鈥�
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