Aidan Boving is the recipient of the 2023 Academic Excellence Award for Health Studies - The University Academic Excellence Awards are presented each year to graduating seniors who have proven to be exceptional students.
Health Studies Professors present at the College of Health Sciences Research Forum - Dr. Natalie Sabik presenting her research examining stress, body image, and women’s health at mid-life.Dr. Nekehia Quashie speaking about her studies examining the importance of family ties to later life health.Dr. Steven Cohen presenting his research exploring life expectancy, health disparities, and caregiving to older adults.- Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition-Published Article - Health Studies faculty members Dr. Steve Cohen, Dr. Molly Greaney, and Ms. Cait Nash, along with Health Studies alumna Erin Byrne, recently published an article in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition on the relationships between income inequality and life expectancy. Results of the study showed that while as income inequality increased, life expectancy […]
Former Health Studies Major receives 10 Under 10 Award - The Department of Health Studies recognizes James Carrier ’13 as a 2023 recipient of a 10 Under 10 Award. The 10 Under 10 Awards highlight young leaders who embody the true spirit and values of the University. As a health studies major, Carrier interned in the Division of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology at the Rhode […]- Career Event-Career Chats with Health Studies Grads - Please join us on Tuesday, October 25th at 6:00pm in the Higgins Welcome Center for a Health Studies career chat. Our guest speakers include 6 graduates from the Health Studies major at the University of Rhode Island. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about your career options. Our guest speakers include: Julia Broccoli, […]
Having a partner more important than children to staving off loneliness during pandemic, new study finds - A new study released in the European Journal of Ageing found that having a partner had a greater impact than having children in helping to stave off loneliness among older adults during the pandemic’s first wave. 
New Health Studies class to be offered in Spring 2023 - Professor Nash will be offering a new grand challenge class in the spring: HLT 400G: Public Health: Social Justice and Advocacy.
Dr. Cohen elected Chair-Elect of the American Public Health Association Aging & Public Health Section - Dr. Cohen was recently elected to become the Chair-Elect of the American Public Health Association (APHA) Aging & Public Health Section. 
Congratulations to Dr. Greaney on her promotion - Dr. Greaney was promoted to full Professor in July. Congratulations! She will continue to serve as department chair, teaching classes, advising students, and conducting research.- Lily Rosa is the recipient of the 2022 Academic Excellence Award - Lily Rosa of Wakefield, RI received the 2022 Academic Excellence award for Health Studies. Lily has been an outstanding representative of the Department of Health Studies. She graduated in December 2021 with a B.S. in health studies and a B.A. in Italian. During her time at URI, Lily worked to promote health and well-being. She […]
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