Char Schmidt, PhD, RDN, LDN As a first-year student in Fond du Lac, WI pursuing a health-related undergraduate degree, my chemistry professor warned me that I was not college material. I had just earned an F in basic chemistry and his expert advice, in 1983, was to find a “man and get married.” Yikes! This…
American Heart Association Heart Walk
The MPH Program participated in the American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk in September to help support and raise money for heart disease and stroke. The walk took place at Coolidge Park and students, faculty, and loved ones (including dogs) really showed out! Coming together to show support and raise awareness is a public health…
MPH at American Public Health Association National Conference
This year The American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Conference was held in Atlanta, GA. Current MPH students, alumni, faculty and staff were able to reconnect and learn about public health strategies and initiatives that are being implemented nationwide! MPH Alumni Emma Sampson and Zach Farley attended APHA as MPH students in 2019 and were…
ACEND Site Visit
UTC MPH Nutrition and Dietetics had a successful accreditation site visit with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) in October 2023! Thank you to our students, faculty, and staff that helped make this visit a successful one!
MPH and Community Partner Training
The MPH Program held training for faculty, students, and preceptors in September 2023. The meeting began with a time to network with everyone involved. The training covered information about our program, ACEND requirements, preceptor details and student expectations. The training was sponsored by the Chattanooga Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.