The Demand for Public Health Professionals has Never Been Greater

The Hudson College of Public Health is committed to preparing the next generation of leaders who promote the well-being of our families and communities.

In 2003, the Hudson College of Public Health had three scholarships to award. This year, the college awarded 31 scholarships of at least $2,500 to deserving students. Each of these scholarships were created by generous donors and are named to honor them and their loved ones.

Scholarships provide not only critical financial resources to our students, but also invaluable encouragement that someone believes in their potential and wants to see them succeed.

While the incredible growth of donor-funded scholarships has helped dozens of students in recent years, today the college has the resources to provide scholarships to 75% of the talented students who apply with financial need.

Please join us in supporting our students as they work to protect and improve the health of the people of Oklahoma and beyond. Invest in our future today: home.oufoundation.org/ph

“As an international student with no financial support from home, being a scholarship recipient means a lot to me. The scholarship received will go a long way in alleviating my financial burden and allow me to focus on my studies. Your kind contribution to my academic pursuit is greatly valued.”

Toluwanimi M. Oni MPH

2024 Ph.D., Environmental Health Sciences

2023 Scholarship Recipients

Peter Kim

Azimi Family Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Health Sciences, 2025

Deepthi Padakandla Rod and Shirley Bradley Scholarship

Master of Public Health, Health Administration and Policy, 2025

Anne Kapka

Edward N. Brandt Jr. Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Epidemiology, 2027

Bethany Lor

Edward N. Brandt Jr. Scholarship

Master of Health Administration, Health Administration and Policy, 2024

Quantonia Amado

Dale W. Bratzler Scholarship

Master of Health Administration, Health Administration and Policy, 2024

Shweta Kulkarni

Burns-Schaiff Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Epidemiology, 2024

Aaron Zahn

Calvey Family Scholarship

Master of Public Health, Health Promotion Sciences, 2024

Tolumwanimi Oni

Ronald L. Coleman Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Health Sciences, 2024

Bukunmi Akanji

ConocoPhillips Occupational and Environmental Health

Endowed Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Health Sciences, 2025

Mika Cheng

ConocoPhillips Occupational and Environmental Health

Endowed Scholarship

Master of Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, 2023

Ryan Kim

Roy B. Deal Jr. Scholarship

Master of Science, Biostatistics, 2024

Brianna Anduss

David J. Falcone Memorial Scholarship

Master of Health Administration, Health Administration and Policy, 2025

Honieh Sowdagar

James N. George Scholarship in Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, 2023

Whiskey Kelsey

Edmund H. Gleason Scholarship

Master of Public Health, Health Promotion Sciences, 2024

Ella Rose Adams

E. Scott, Susie, Regan and Shannon Henley Family Endowed

Master of Health Administration, Health Administration and Policy, 2025

Britten Allen

HCOPH Advisory Board Scholarship

Master of Public Health, Interdisciplinary Public Health, 2025

Kalyn Neighbors

Hudson Family Scholarship

Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, 2024

Jackie Lartey

Brent Hurd Scholarship

Master of Health Administration, Health Administration and Policy, 2024

Mingze Zhu

Johnson Family Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Health Sciences, 2025

Weiyi Li

Robert W. Ketner Scholarship

Master of Public Health, Biostatistics, 2024

Carolyn Nolan

Elisa T. Lee Scholarship

Master of Health Administration, Health Administration and Policy, 2025

Hanxia Li

Dan J. Macer Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Biostatistics, 2027

Morgan Rom

Dan J. Macer Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Health Promotion Sciences, 2025

Ozair Naqvi

Dan J. Macer Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Epidemiology, 2025

Osariemen Omoregie

Dan J. Macer Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Epidemiology, 2025

Mary L. Williams

OU Giving Day Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Epidemiology, 2024

Yesenia Vicuna

Gary E. Raskob Scholarship

Master of Health Administration, Health Administration and Policy, 2024

David Bolade

Kathleen A. Shaver Scholarship

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Health Sciences, 2026

Heather Willmott

Julie A. Stoner in Biostatistics

Master of Science, Biostatistics, 2024

Savannah Chy Erivin

J.C. Watts Family Health and Wellness Scholarship

Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, 2024

Class of 2023

On May 13, Dean Dale Bratzler, D.O., M.P.H., along with the Hudson College of Public Health faculty, conferred the degrees of more than 60 M.S, M.P.H., M.H.A., Ph.D. and B.P.H. public health students. The event was held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and more than 600 family members and friends were in attendance to celebrate the 2023 graduates.

Public Health graduates will go on to work in the very important fields of epidemiology, biostatistics, occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, health promotion and health administration and policy.

Anna Bailey Biostatistics

“I chose to study public health because I have a heart for the Oklahoma community, and I want to give back to our state by improving health outcomes and the quality of care and resources provided to all residents.”

Anne Kapka Epidemiology

“I chose to study public health because it combined my interests in medicine and implementation science. I wanted to pursue a career that would help improve health outcomes. I used to think medical school and being bedside was the only way to achieve this, then I found public health. In epidemiology, can learn about disease processes through research while also focusing on exposures and interventions. This research provides essential data that influence those bedside decisions made by clinicians. Public health and the methods you learn in your degree can be applied to any research topic or setting, providing endless opportunities.”

Gracie Pearcy Health Promotion Science

“I chose to study public health because wanted to create a more equitable world for those who needed health care services. The challenges facing public health are staggering: the impacts of social determinants of health on society, the inequitable access to care across the United States and the dire conditions many people find themselves living in. If I can change just one person’s life through work in public health, I’ve done my job!”

“I chose to study public health because it would allow me to take a more comprehensive look at health. Learning about the determinants of health has also changed my perspective on how to address the current health issue of our world. Thankfully, the Hudson College of Public Health has prepared me well, and I look forward to making a difference for the lives of others.”

McKenzie Cowlbeck Health Administration and Policy

“I found public health late in my undergrad at OU Norman while in a disability studies class. I am disabled and was born with fibular hemimelia affecting my right leg and foot, and a few instances of structural and interpersonal bias during college prompted me to reflect on how I frame and understand my own disability and how society approaches disability. became very interested in how culture, attitudes and subsequent rules influence how people, especially marginalized people, can live their lives. This population-level and social approach to health fascinated me after three and a half years of trying out various mathematics and clinical health sciences throughout undergrad. finally found myself in Dr. Gary Raskob’s Health Policy, Law, & Ethics class in the fall of 2020 while the COVID-19 pandemic was just beginning. The confluence of redefining my understanding of equity and justice, finding the intersection of public health policy, politics, and law, and how the pandemic was unfolding at the time made public health the obvious choice."

Michelle Sandoval Bachelor of Public Health

“I’ve always wanted to work in health care and community well-being, and I like the wide range of options that public health offers and how different they can be from each other. Public health encompasses a lot of what everyday life can look likeand I enjoy how it continuously evolves and changes depending on the needs of the community.”

“I chose to study public health because wanted to understand how to create impactful change before entering the health care field. Studying public health has given me the opportunity to understand all aspects of what it means to helping people stay healthy and has opened my eyes to the meaningful role we can have as health care professionals. Public health has given me the opportunity and ability to truly serve our communities and work to keep them healthy.”