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Dr. Richard’s new paper shows how structural racism contributes to homelessness.
Homelessness isn’t just a housing issue—it’s a racial equity issue, according to new research from the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Public Health. A national study by Assistant Professor Molly Richard finds that Black people in the U.S. are five times as likely to experience homelessness as White people—and Black families with children are […]
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Public Health Assistant Professor Molly Richard’s latest paper published in national journal
Continue reading "Homelessness rates vary sharply by race, URI paper shows"Dr. Nekehia Quashie Awarded WHO Grant
Dr. Nekehia Quashie, an assistant professor in Public Health, along with Dr. Flavia Andrade and doctoral student Ting Hu from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, were recently awarded a grant from the World Health Organization (WHO). This grant will fund research focusing on unmet care needs of older adults in the Americas. The project, Quantifying unmet need […]
Continue reading "Dr. Nekehia Quashie Awarded WHO Grant"URI Public Health welcomes new faculty member, Dr. Molly Richard
The Public Health Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Molly Richard to our group of esteemed faculty this Fall! Dr. Richard comes to us from Boston University with a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University’s Community Research and Action Department. Molly Richard is a community-engaged researcher focused on homelessness, housing, and the social determinants of health. Dr. […]
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The Public Health Department is pleased to welcome Dr. Wenhui Feng to our group of esteemed faculty this Fall! Dr. Feng comes to us from Tufts University with a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy from University at Albany, State University of New York. Dr. Feng is a public policy researcher focused on food and […]
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Payton Wozny Receives Academic Excellence Award
The University Academic Excellence Awards are presented each year to graduating seniors who have proven to be exceptional students. Each student is selected by their respective department as the most outstanding in their chosen field. The recipient receives a certificate of student excellence and a University of Rhode Island medallion. The Public Health Excellence Award […]
Continue reading "Payton Wozny Receives Academic Excellence Award"Public Health Students Present at CHS Research Night
On April 22, 2025, the College of Health Sciences hosted their second annual Student Research Night in the Memorial Union Ballroom. This event included presentations on various health topics with participation from all the departments within the College of Health Sciences. Three Public Health students, Kelly Ahern, Hayley Berg, and Katherine Paras, presented their research […]
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