Moving across the world to pursue his dreams, Ibsa Ahmed has paved the way for success and broader change in Ethiopia’s rural regions. Hailing from Dire Dawa in Eastern Ethiopia, Ahmed first took interest in public health after feeling a strong pull toward work that creates a positive change on…
Dr. Tara Sabo-Attwood graciously led our University of Florida Department of Environmental and Global Health for the past decade, driving a positive change in our programs, faculty, staff and student body. Her fearless leadership led to incredible feats within the department, including doubling the size of its faculty, increasing research…
From earning his Ph.D. and master’s degree at the University of Florida to returning as the new director of the One Health Center of Excellence, Michael von Fricken is a Gator through and through.
On behalf of the University of Florida Department of Environmental and Global Health, we would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Tara Sabo-Attwood for serving as our department chair for the past 10 years.
by: Jenny Rogers Guided by her unwavering empathy, Dr. Jennifer Applebaum‘s journey in animal welfare and sociology is marked by a profound commitment to both human and animal well-being. As she approaches her second year as an assistant professor with the University of Florida Department of Environmental and…
As the heart and soul of the University of Florida’s Department of Environmental and Global Health, Victoria Houghton thrives on forming connections. Houghton brings years of experience from the UF Student Financial Affairs office, which taught her valuable skills in handling academics, financial aid and student assistance. “I have…
by: Jenny Rogers Meredith Hoyt, the University of Florida Department of Environmental and Global Health department administrator, has been a cornerstone to the EGH team since her first day in May 2018. As the department administrator, Meredith Hoyt has been a core part of the team for…
NBC Nightly News turned to mosquito-borne disease expert and EGH associate professor Dr. Michael von Fricken May 28 for his expertise on the issues
by: Jenny Rogers Dr. Nicole Dennis is our newest addition to the University of Florida Environmental and Global Health department, joining the team as a research assistant professor. With a focus on environmental toxicology and a biological and analytical chemistry background, Dennis is putting her best foot…
The Dr. Laura Joe Artale ’97, ’99, ’03 Memorial Scholarship awards funds to students who have faced unexpected and/or significant adversity, such as health, personal or financial challenges.
