Department of Public Health
Through research and education, the Department of Public Health creates the leaders of tomorrow in the fields of epidemiology, community health, and health policy.
Email:
publichealth@olemiss.eduOffice Location:
215 TurnerPhone:
662-915-5844Office Hours
8-5 Monday through Friday
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About the Department of Public Health
Welcome to the newly established Department of Public Health at the University of Mississippi. We're excited to be at the forefront of education and research, dedicated to cultivating the next generation of public health professionals.
Our mission is to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact on communities both locally and globally.
- At the undergraduate level, our Bachelor of Science in Public Health offers a comprehensive foundation in health sciences, preparing students for diverse careers in public health, healthcare administration, and health promotion.
- Interested undergraduates can also apply to our accelerated Master of Public Health (MPH) degree while completing their undergraduate studies. Through this program, students can complete their undergraduate and MPH degrees in 5 years.
- For those seeking advanced education, our Master of Public Health (on campus or online) provides rigorous training in public health practices and research methodologies, equipping graduates to lead and innovate in the field.
Join us as we strive to create healthier communities and a brighter future through education, research, and service. We look forward to your journey with us at the Department of Public Health and to the positive changes we will achieve together.
Accreditation
| Date | Action |
| September 1, 2026 | Preliminary Self Study |
| January 2, 2027 | Final Self Study |
| February 1-2, 2027 | Site Visit |
| June 15, 2027 (estimated) | Accreditation |
Meet Our Faculty
Allison Ford-Wade
- Chair and Professor of Public Health
Hannah Allen-King
- Executive Director of William Magee Institute for Student Well-being and Assistant Professor of Public Health
Ashley Jones
- Instructional Assistant Professor - Public Health
Ruaa Al Juboori
- Assistant Professor of Public Health and Data Analytics Statistician
Andrew Yockey
- Assistant Professor of Public Health
Tess Johnson
- Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health
John C Higginbotham
- Vice Chancellor of Research and Economic Development, Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Professor of Public Health, and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Marie Barnard
- Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Associate Professor of Public Health
Keith Anderson
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Success and Professor of Social Work and Public Health
Natasha Jeter
- Assistant Vice Chancellor for Wellness and Student Success and Instructional Assistant Professor of Public Health
Aleshia Hall-Campbell
- Executive Director of Institute of Child Nutrition and Instructional Assistant Professor of Public Heath
Kristina Zierold
- Professor in the Department of Public Health
Meet Our Staff
Vanessa W. Moore
- Academic Advisor II
Clyde King
- Public Health Program Coordinator
Holly Rhodes
- Project Manager
Our Campus Partners
The Department of Public Health is excited to work with our partners across campus.
The William Magee Center
The William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education is dedicated to transforming students’ lives by providing education, intervention, and support services to enhance well-being and foster success at the University of Mississippi.
The Institute of Child Nutrition
The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN), situated within the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi, stands as the sole federally funded national center dedicated to applied research, education and training, and technical assistance for child nutrition programs.
Established by Congress in the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989, ICN's mission is to provide evidence-based information, services, and support that advance child nutrition programs equitably across the nation.
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