“We work hard every day to make the school proud and make our communities feel confident that there are dedicated professionals in the state who are making a difference in their lives.” Myra Reece MPH '93, Environmental Health Sciences

Director of Environmental Services Myra Reece says she uses her Arnold School graduate degree every day – applying course concepts and critical thinking to solve the daily challenges faced by communities in SC. ow.ly/xx5c50XxCOy #50CareersFor50Years #ArnoldSchool50 @uofscalumni.bsky.social

“Take full advantage of the opportunities available to you, particularly experiential ones such as assisting with faculty research, participating in community projects, or completing internships with public health organizations,” Kollath-Cattano says.

Meet Christy Kollath-Cattano! The associate professor of public health & department chair at the College of Charleston relies on her time at the Arnold School to guide her teaching, research & mentorship. ow.ly/ZcMQ50Xx4m9
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SC Department of Environmental Services Director Myra Reece shares how her Arnold School degree prepared her for leading statewide efforts to improve public health. ow.ly/6VKH50Xqt0X #PioneeringPerspectives #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee
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“Over the course of my career, my work has involved translating health services and management knowledge into collaborative, community-level efforts that aim to strengthen the public health workforce and promote health for all.” Dom Francis

Dom Francis’ interest in human physiology brought him to the Arnold School, but he stayed for the population-level impact. Learn how he's using his two degree with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/hLuu50XjIhz #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social

“What helped me most wasn’t a tool but a rhythm: start with curiosity, ask what decision the analysis should inform, and let that guide the plan." Fei Ye

Public Health Sciences Professor Fei Ye says she uses her Arnold School training every day as both a toolkit and compass. Learn more about this 2x alumna with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/lc6B50XbGzH
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“Put yourself out there, try new things, and keep an open mind. You never know what experiences in or out of the classroom are going to peak your interests and inform your passions.”

Allissa Desloge came to the Arnold School as an undergraduate, and now she's teaching her own students. Learn all about the community health assistant professor with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/VRTn50X9aOu @uofscalumni.bsky.social
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“Prioritize exercise, nutrition, and sleep,” Cintineo advises other students. “Keeping your body healthy, feeling good, and performing well will allow you to excel in the lab and classroom and maximize productivity in your work.”

Meet Harry Cintineo! The Ph.D. in Exercise Science alumnus recently begun a Human Performance Optimization Fellowship with the U.S. Air Force Academy. Learn all about his journey with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/6mpc50X5KR4 #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social

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Danielle Varnedoe takes us through the history of the Arnold School’s oldest and newest department. Join us for the journey with our latest #PioneeringPerspectives story. #ArnoldSchool50
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“Find a topical area that interests you and go all in,” Woods advises current and future students. “Ask questions of mentors and fellow students. Seek trusted advice. Utilize the resources available to you. Don’t be shy.” Jeff Woods Ph.D. '92, Exercise Science

Since graduating with his Ph.D., Jeff Woods has led a three-decade career in research and administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Learn more with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/MB0y50WY42P #ArnoldSchool50 @uofscnewsy.bsky.social @uofscalumni.bsky.social

“Set goals and not just dreams. Read and experience and read again. Engage in critical analysis of public health paradigms and programs that are evidence-based. Always acknowledge the public health giants whose shoulders we are standing on. Be humble and be a mentor.” Romel Lacson

Romel Lacson is the very first US CDC Country Director of the Philippines. Learn all about his journey, including his vast amount of global health work. 🌎 ow.ly/u0US50WWOfT #50CareersFor50Years #ArnoldSchool50 @uofscnewsy.bsky.social @uofscalumni.bsky.social

“USC gives you a great foundation for a career in the public health arena,” Matthews says. “The more you can dive deep and understand the core concepts of what your professors are teaching you, the stronger your foundation will be.

Meet Elise Matthews! The 2X exercise science alum says she uses her Arnold School degrees every day in her functional fitness facility, KORE Wellness, which specializes in reducing/eliminating chronic pain issues. ow.ly/ifLf50WRsqw #50CareersFor50Years #ArnoldSchool50 @uofscalumni.bsky.social

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"When I joined USC, the Arnold School was a small school with big dreams; today it has a vibrant and growing faculty along with one of the most popular undergraduate programs and a top research portfolio for the entire campus." —Cheryl Addy ow.ly/JxlI50WJuXN
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“My degrees laid the clinical and analytical foundation for a career that bridges direct patient care with strategic health care leadership.” Edward "Ty" Collier B.S. in Exercise Science '08 Doctor of Physical Therapy '11 photo of Ty Collier

Meet Ty Collier! He's a triple USC alum, with two degrees from the Arnold School (B.S. in Exercise Science & Doctor of Physical Therapy). Learn how he makes a difference in the state he loves: ow.ly/Z5bB50WIR1E #50CareersFor50Years #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social

"Try to be as well-rounded as possible, and keep an open mind about different specialties available in the health care field. Nothing is undoable, so try not to over-think things." Meredith Arnau B.S. in Exercise Science, 1990

A flag football injury led Meredith Arnau to become a B.S. in Exercise Science major, which provided an excellent foundation for physical therapy school. Learn more with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/yMOi50WCMx8 #ArnoldSchool50 @uofscalumni.bsky.social @meremere2018.bsky.social

“Know your ‘why,’ stay true to yourself, and trust the path – even when it shifts unexpectedly. Your degree will open doors, but your passion, integrity, and resilience will define your journey." Juliet Stoute-White Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2003

Early in her career, Ph.D. in COMD alumna Juliet Stoute-White gained clinical experience working with adults, children and families. This foundation led to leadership roles within multiple school districts in the state. ow.ly/xP0X50WBhkN #50CareersFor50Years #ArnoldSchool50 @uofscalumni.bsky.social

photo of Brandon Vaughn with quote from him “The education I got at USC prepared me to treat a wide range of patients, but more importantly, it gave me the confidence to lead,” Vaughn says. “This business has become a reflection of who I am and the values I care about most. It’s the product of years of hard work, and I’m proud of what we’ve built.”

Fifteen years after graduating with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, Brandon Vaughn is the CEO of Vertex Physical Therapy Specialists, which provides customized care at three Midlands locations & through a home health branch ow.ly/n1wx50WA5pR #ForeverToThee #50CareersFor50Years #ArnoldSchool50

photo of Sara Shuger Fox with this quote from her: "Follow your passion. When I show up in the classroom to teach or with my research students — they know I love what I do, and it is contagious. At the end of the day, I want to make an impact on my students’ lives and hopefully add to peer-reviewed literature to improve human health span.”

Sara Shuger Fox, currently the kinesiology department chair at Central College, has found that her Ph.D. in Exercise Science has prepared her for all aspects of her career. Learn more with this #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/2KLj50Wyclb #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee

“Take advantage of all the resources available to you at the Arnold School,” Whitaker advises current and prospective students. “It is important to identify several faculty members with different expertise who can serve as your mentors. Start to network and get to know the faculty by attending office hours or volunteer to work on different research projects.”

2X Exercise Science alumna Kara Whitaker continues to apply the skills she gained at the Arnold School in her research, which focuses on the impact of 24-hour activity on maternal-fetal health. Learn more with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/LkTs50WwCj5 #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee

“My public health degrees helped me understand the landscape of communities and what matters to people. Learning how individuals and groups think, what motivates them, and how systems impact daily life are lessons that carry over into the legal field and have been valuable throughout my career.” Ashley Umbriano B.S. in Public Health (2017) & MPH in Health Services Policy & Management (2018)

Ashley Umbriano is a three-time USC alumna, who uses her public health background everyday – even though she works in a different field. Learn all about the associate attorney with our latest #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/tQ0C50WuzHv #ArnoldSchool50 #ForeverToThee @uofscalumni.bsky.social

"Get involved early on with different research projects and expose yourself to as many different disciplines as possible. Not only will you learn a lot, the experience will bring clarity to where your interests lie and will continue to inform decisions as your career evolves.” David Moore Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences, 1988

As the US Army Senior Scientist for Environmental Sciences, David Moore advises Army Leadership on emerging environmental issues impacting the Army. Learn how he got there with this #50CareersFor50Years profile: ow.ly/WRXQ50WjCCC #ArnoldSchool50
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Join ASPH Students for 50 on the Field, April 23 at 3:30 pm, Williams Brice Stadium.

Final hours to register for 50 on the Field! Students, don't miss this historic class photo opportunity at Williams Brice Stadium, in honor of 50 years of public health at the University of South Carolina 🎉 #ArnoldSchool50 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/42gbLJ9