The Arnold School of Public Health turns rigorous knowledge into real-world impact — advancing policies, practices and partnerships that improve health and well-being in South Carolina and far beyond. Founded in 1975, we were among the nation’s first schools of public health. Today, we are among its best.
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The Only Accredited School of Public Health in SC
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$54.2 Million
Total External Research Funding in 2025
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#1
SPH Undergraduate Enrollment in the Nation
Academics
The Arnold School of Public Health prepares students to lead through change in public health and beyond. Our programs are designed to meet real world needs, equipping you to become a researcher, educator, policy shaper or changemaker.
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Research with Reach
The Arnold School houses and partners with a wide array of centers, institutes and programs that conduct research, translate and disseminate data and connect with the public.
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News and Events
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A legacy of leadership. Remembering Donna Richter
Donna Richter is widely known for her leadership role as the fourth dean of the Arnold School (2003 - 2007), but she is best remembered for her enduring commitment to advancing public health.
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Alumnus wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Arnold School alumnus (Ph.D. in HSPM, '12) and ACHE award winner Samuel Soltis (pictured right) shares how his USC degree helped him make a lasting impact in South Carolina correctional health care administration.
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Free summer camp helps close the health gap
A three-year study examining the health effects of providing free summer camp for children from low-income households shows that it improves physical activity and reduces sedentary and screen time.
The Arnold School’s academic reputation, coupled with the generations of USC graduates in my family and my desire to advance health care in South Carolina, made USC an easy choice.
