News: Graduate College

Sarah Bussman in beautiful yellow dress while in a desert landscape
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Whether in her role as a health management executive or working alongside her alma mater, Public Health Alumna of the Year Sarah Bussmann is deeply committed to improving a complex and often-flawed system.

White woman with shoulder length brown hair wearing a bright orange dress sits on grass under a tree on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's campus
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Anne Weisman, the 2025 Graduate College Alumna of the Year, turned a near-fatal tragedy into a lifelong passion for learning, serving, and helping everyone in her orbit get the most out of life.

Bald white man in plaid shirt and gray pants smiles while sitting on a short wall outdoors on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's campus
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After two ÐÔÊӽ紫ý degrees paved the way to success for Kevin Pitt, the Integrated Health Sciences Alumnus of the Year is doing his part to help future Rebel graduates.

David Cardenas at top of staircase in hospitality college building
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From the soccer field to the field of hospitality, the dean of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s College of Hospitality shares the lessons learned throughout his career journey.

two women using scientific instruments in radiochemistry lab
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The program helps undergrads explore a rapidly growing industry in need of skilled workers.

Raizel Yankaway looking into a microscope in lab
Research |

While studying hibernation physiology in ground squirrels, Raizel Yankaway discovered a community that welcomes and empowers.

Gabson Baguma wears googles while working with lab equipment
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Water engineer Gabson Baguma presents his research on an international stage at Nobel Laureate Meeting.

Students representing Team 5 Foundation, an organization that collaborates with the School of Public Health, provide medical care to a patient in a remote region of the world.
Campus News |

In this elective course, students learn about providing aid and healthcare in remote areas around the country and world.

Huang Chen works inside his Fluid Innovation Lab
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ÐÔÊӽ紫ý aerospace engineer Huang Chen turns turbo engine research into life-saving pumps for failing hearts.

Kass Moore in bright red shirt
People |

The career & life design director builds connections across campus and beyond.

microscopic view of virus
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Coupling wastewater surveillance and a newly developed AI algorithm can help public health organizations more quickly predict potential outbreaks.

Radioactive contents safely contained in David Hatchett's lab space.
Research |

How ÐÔÊӽ紫ý radiochemistry is pioneering the future of energy in the Southwest by salvaging strategic materials from nuclear dumps – and making it safe.