The Arnold School of Public Health turns rigorous knowledge into real-world impact — advancing policies, practices and partnerships that improve health and well-being in South Carolina and far beyond. Founded in 1975, we were among the nation’s first schools of public health. Today, we are among its best.
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The Only Accredited School of Public Health in SC
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$54.2 Million
Total External Research Funding in 2025
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#1
SPH Undergraduate Enrollment in the Nation
Academics
The Arnold School of Public Health prepares students to lead through change in public health and beyond. Our programs are designed to meet real world needs, equipping you to become a researcher, educator, policy shaper or changemaker.
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Research with Reach
The Arnold School houses and partners with a wide array of centers, institutes and programs that conduct research, translate and disseminate data and connect with the public.
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News and Events
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West Nile virus 10 times more prevalent in SC
With little historical data on the prevalence of West Nile virus in the state of South Carolina, members of the Delores Marie Thomas Research Lab have assessed its presence in the Palmetto State.
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It's time to change how we think about exercise
Researchers believe it's time for a mindset shift. Instead of viewing exercise as a temporary treatment for the condition, clinicians and patients should view physical activity as a lifelong behavior.
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Bringing more fruits and veggies to SC
USC features exercise science assistant professor Elizabeth Adams, who studies how to improve food security through nutrition assistance programs, like SNAP, with a focus on children from low-income families.
The Arnold School’s academic reputation, coupled with the generations of USC graduates in my family and my desire to advance health care in South Carolina, made USC an easy choice.
