Student Profiles | School of Public Health

McKenzie Akers Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Choosing WVU School of Public Health has undeniably been the best decision I’ve made, providing both academic growth and a sense of belonging.

Ericelis Echeverria Master of Health Administration (MHA)

To me, public health means being present in the community and prioritizing equity over equality. Every person deserves proper health care.

Amelia Holtschneider B.S. in Public Health, Public Health Sciences

Being first-generation means taking a leap of faith and getting out of your comfort zone. But once you do, the reward is worth it.

Corinne Lalama Master of Public Health

I chose to study public health because it combined my passions of health and sociology. Studying public health covers such a broad range of topics that the opportunities in this field are endless.

Shaelee Nelson Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Public health means maintaining and protecting the health of those within the community.

Ellie Nesbitt Master of Public Health

I chose to major in public health, because I liked the health aspect without the need to be in the clinical setting. Prevention and education are very important yet so often overlooked.

Trey Rouse Master of Public Health

Public health is bettering the health of the population by preventing disease, reforming health policy, promoting community health, and investigating the social behavioral elements influencing health.

Paige Stewart Master of Health Administration (MHA)

Public health is a huge part of prevention, patient care, research, access to health needs, along with promoting healthy lifestyles and living.

Connor Stricklen Master of Public Health

Public health plays a big part in improving the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the communities around us.

Sabrina Thorn Accelerated Bachelor's to Master of Public Health (MPH)

I chose public health at WVU, because I was very interested in the wide range of courses they offered relating to research, business and health policy.

Austin Ulrich Master of Public Health

The School of Public Health is full of faculty that cares for the cause and field they work in. They want to develop future public health members to aid the community in creating a brighter tomorrow.

Hannah Warden Master of Health Administration (MHA)

I chose to study public health at WVU, because I knew that I wanted to work in healthcare but not practice medicine. Public health has given me the opportunity to explore many different career paths.