OU Hudson College of Public Health

10/28/2026

👏 Congratulations to Sixia Chen, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Hudson College of Public Health, on being named an associate editor of The American Statistician!

Dr. Chen is an elected fellow of the American Statistical Association and an elected member of the International Statistical Institute. He also received the 2026 Hukum Chandra Memorial Prize, recognizing his contributions to survey sampling and related fields.

With more than 130 peer-reviewed publications and internationally recognized expertise, Dr. Chen will help evaluate emerging research and uphold the quality of statistical scholarship.

Congratulations, Dr. Chen, on this exciting achievement!

10/27/2026

👏 Congratulations to Tabitha Garwe, Ph.D., Professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, on being named Reviewer of the Year by the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery!

With more than 20 years of clinical epidemiology experience, Dr. Garwe helps strengthen scientific research that informs patient care, including outcomes for older adults with traumatic injuries. This recognition highlights the expertise OU faculty bring to the scientific community and their commitment to advancing better care 💪❤️

Congratulations, Dr. Garwe, on this well-deserved honor!

10/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Lillian Rivas, a second-year Master of Health Administration student at OU Hudson College of Public Health, on receiving the Oklahoma Hospital Association’s 2026 David J. Falcone Student Achievement Award!

Through hands-on experience and student leadership, Lillian is building the skills to improve health care quality, expand access and strengthen communities across Oklahoma.

We’re proud to celebrate her achievement and the mentors and experiences at Hudson helping shape the next generation of health care leaders! ❤️

10/22/2026

When disasters overlap, strong community partnerships can make all the difference. 🏥🤝

New research co-authored by Daniel Sledge, Ph.D., of the OU Hudson College of Public Health, examines how nonprofits responded to overlapping crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Texas winter storm, and the COVID-19 Delta wave and Hurricane Ida.

The findings reveal that nonprofits can adapt to concurrent emergencies, strengthen disaster response and improve community health outcomes. Researchers also found that communities with greater nonprofit resources experienced better health outcomes after major disasters, highlighting the importance of strong nonprofit capacity and government partnerships.

To read more about Dr. Sledge's Research, visit:

A new study co-authored by Daniel Sledge, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy at the University of Oklahoma Hudson College of Public Health, highlights the critical role nonprofit organizations play when communities face multiple disasters at once. Sledge...

10/21/2026

Hudson College Alumni & Friends Reception: Save the Date! ✨

Reconnect with classmates, meet fellow alumni and students, and celebrate the Hudson College of Public Health community! Join us for an evening of networking, refreshments, and conversations about what’s happening at the college.

📅 When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Sunset Ballroom, OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark
🥂 Who’s invited: Alumni, friends, current students, faculty and staff

Whether you’re an alum looking to reconnect, a student building professional connections, or a faculty or staff member joining the community, we hope you’ll be there!

🔗 RSVP today: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofOklahomaFoundation/events/hudson-college-of-public-health-alumni-friends-reception

We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️

10/21/2026

Public health education just got a little more hands-on! 🙌

In September, Amber Freudenberger, Emily McDaniel, and Michael Clark from the OU Hudson College of Public Health’s Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology volunteered with the Sparrow Project in Moore, Oklahoma, bringing important lessons about preventing illness to life through interactive, engaging activities.

🦠 From using Glo Germ to uncover missed spots during handwashing to launching “sneeze balloons” and making slime to explore how mucus helps trap germs, the team showed that learning healthy habits can be both fun and memorable!

10/14/2026

There’s still time to register!

Discover how graduate training in biostatistics and epidemiology can prepare you to transform health data into meaningful solutions. At our virtual open house, you’ll explore the department’s MS and MPH programs, meet faculty researchers, learn how to navigate the application process and hear from current students about life at the Hudson College.

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21
⏰ 3-5 p.m.
💻 Virtual; Zoom information will be provided after registration.

Reserve your spot: https://bse-openhouse-registration.replit.app/

10/08/2026

From Oklahoma to Switzerland! 🇨🇭🌎

Dr. Deirdra “Dee” Terrell, professor of epidemiology at Hudson, was invited to Zurich, Switzerland, as an immune thrombocytopenia expert for the 8th Intercontinental Cooperative Immune Thrombocytopenia Study Group Expert Meeting.

There, she shared her research on quality of life and personalized medicine, bringing an important question to the international stage: How can we better center patients’ experiences and individual needs in care?

Her international recognition (and recent NIH-funded research) show the powerful impact of patient-centered public health research. ❤️

Read the full story: https://link.ou.edu/3Wgl8HZ

10/06/2026

Student research making an impact! 👏

Congratulations to PhD student Navya Jeldi, recipient of the People’s Choice Award at the 2026 Oklahoma Public Health Association Conference, for her research on recovery after childbirth among individuals with opioid use disorder.

Her work highlights the importance of recovery care that supports emotional wellbeing, parenting, and social connection during the postpartum period.

Join us in celebrating Navya and her commitment to advancing public health through research!

10/05/2026

🏆 Top five. Two years running.

OU’s Online Executive MHA has been ranked #5 among the 2027 Best Online Healthcare Administration Schools by HealthcareManagement.org!!

Designed for working healthcare professionals, the program prepares future leaders to drive strategy, improve quality, and make an impact across healthcare.

We’re proud to see our students, alumni, and faculty recognized on the national stage! ❤️☝️