School of Public Health

The School of Public Health is one of the schools at Old Dominion University (ODU). The school is housed at ODU but is a collaboration between ODU, Norfolk State University, and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). The ONE School of Public Health, as it will be known, offers collaborative degree programs leading to a Master of Public Health and a Ph.D. in Health Services Research. The school is also involved with research addressing public health challenges. The school will offer a Master of Public Health and a Ph.D. in Health Services Research.

History

The school was proposed in 2022 as part of the merger between ODU and EVMS. Dr. Li-Wu Chen was selected as the founding Dean of the school in November 2022 and began his tenure in March 2023.

Deans

2021-2023: Bonnie Van Lunen, Interim Dean

2023-present: Li-Wu Chen

References

  1. Kennedy, Amber. Founding Dean Selected for Joint School of Public Health, News Center, Old Dominion University, 2022 November 14. Accessed 2023 October 26.
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