Social And Behavioral Sciences

Meet the students from the College of Public Health and Health Professions, a diverse group dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.

As a maternal and child health researcher, Mariam Badru, M.P.H., C.P.H., examines how social and structural factors shape health outcomes for women, children and families. Her doctoral research focuses on the multilevel determinants of prenatal care timing and utilization among women with disabilities in the United States, building on…

PHHP honored more than 650 undergraduate, master’s, Ph.D. and professional graduates in spring ceremonies.

Laurie Gauger, Molly Jacobs and Alexandra Rodriguez received college and university honors.

Sam Curry and Karin Rashid recently traveled to Tallahassee to promote children’s health care access alongside Florida Voices for Health.

Faculty share a sneak peek of their pillar talk topics ahead of PHHP Days 2026.

Nine students were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom, campus and the broader community.

She presented her health behavior theory research at the annual meeting of the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health.

Nyakhar and Wang's review of existing studies on the technology found eight generative AI chatbots that had a positive effect on students' mental health and well-being.

She was one of 400 delegates from more than 60 countries selected to learn about strategies for peace from leading activists.