The Baylor University Department of Public Health was strongly represented at the 2025 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. This year, our community delivered more than 15 presentations, including oral presentations, posters, and roundtable discussions—reflecting the breadth and depth of public health research taking place at Baylor. Celebrating This Year’s Outstanding […]

This summer, MPH students Diya and Vivian took part in the Global Health in Africa (GHIA) practicum in Rwanda. From health education to community engagement, the experience stretched them personally, culturally, and professionally. Here’s what they had to say: Q: What inspired you to choose the Global Health in Africa practicum? Q: How did this […]

Big congratulations to recent MPH graduate Kacie Kaneshiro (’25) and current MPH student Charlotte Nwagwu (’26), who presented their research at the National Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference in Phoenix, July 14–17, 2025! This was an exciting opportunity to share their work with public health professionals from across the country and represent Baylor on […]

Mentorship isn’t just about advice—it’s about connection, encouragement, and growth. Our mentorship program is built to create supportive relationships where both mentors and mentees can thrive. For mentees, it’s a chance to gain new skills, explore career paths, and build confidence with guidance from someone who’s been there before. For mentors, it’s an opportunity to […]

This spring, 19 students in PUBH 4580, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health internship course, completed a combined 5,208 hours of meaningful fieldwork. These students brought energy, insight, and a commitment to public health across a wide range of professional settings. We’re also excited to celebrate the addition of five new internship sites this […]

We enjoyed celebrating our graduate students this spring for Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Thank you for all you do for the program, department, and the future of public health!

An Interview with a BSPH Underclassman By Taylor Nielson, Baylor University BSPH Student As the semester comes to an end, students are working hard to finish their final exams, projects, and assignments. One student in particular, Dayne, is wrapping up her final weeks of sophomore year. I had the opportunity to interview Dayne and hear […]

Story by Taylor Nilsen, Current BU BSPH Student Urban Reap is a non-profit, social enterprise operating under Mission Waco. Its mission is to build a sustainable future, providing the Waco community with positive actions that help care for the earth and the community. The organization embodies the motto, “Loving our neighbor by loving our earth.” […]

GTG Outdoors has been honored as the Texas Children in Nature Network’s Organization of the Year for 2024, recognizing its exceptional efforts in connecting children with nature. Founded by Baylor University MPH alumni Gabe and Meagan Garmelo, the organization has provided countless young people with opportunities to explore, learn, and grow in natural environments. Through […]

This year the Homecoming Alumni Panel, hosted on October 22, 2024, featured an inspiring lineup of accomplished alumni who shared valuable insights and advice from their diverse careers in public health and beyond. The panel brought together a variety of alumni from each of our programs in a new virtual format. Check out the panelists […]