Health Studies Senior Owen Manahan wins national award

Congratulations to Owen Manahan for being recognized by the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the Rhode Island Public Health Association (RIPHA)!

The Council of Affiliates at APHA awarded Owen the Outstanding Student of the Year award at the APHA Annual Meeting.

Owen also was recognized by RIPHA by having an award named after him, The Owen Manahan Award. This award is presented to a health or public health student who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of public health in Rhode Island or to RIPHA. Owen is the first recipient of this award.