The Rollins School of Public Health has achieved a significant milestone by ranking as the No. 3 accredited school in the United States in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 graduate school rankings. This recognition is a testament to the school’s dedication to excellence through research, teaching, and academic rigor. Dean M. Daniele Fallin expressed gratitude for the recognition and highlighted the importance of being acknowledged during a time when public health is crucial.
Although pleased with the ranking, Rollins focuses on various indicators of success beyond rankings. The school has excelled in areas such as research funding, award-winning faculty, relationships with national and local organizations, and the strength of its community. With a consistent top 10 ranking for the past 20 years, Rollins was previously ranked No. 4 and has individual programs that also secured top spots in areas such as environmental health science, social behavior, epidemiology, health policy and management, and biostatistics.
Recent achievements for the school include being ranked No. 5 nationally in National Institutes of Health funding, receiving over $62 million in fiscal year 2023. The total research funding for the school in the same year was $179 million. Additionally, Stephen Patrick will join the school as the new chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management in June.
Rollins also celebrated significant progress towards the six goals outlined in its strategic plan, with updates to be shared on the strategic plan website. Through a commitment to excellence and a strong focus on research and community engagement, the Rollins School of Public Health continues to demonstrate its leadership in the field.
In recent years, Rollins has made significant strides towards achieving its mission of improving public health outcomes through education and research. One key area where Rollins excels is through its research funding opportunities.
With over $62 million received from National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding alone in fiscal year 2023 alone,
Rollins’ total research funding amounted to $179 million that year.
These resources have allowed Rollins faculty members to pursue cutting-edge studies into public health issues such as infectious diseases control measures.
In addition to this impressive financial support from NIH funding alone,
Stephen Patrick has joined Rollins as chairman of Department of Health Policy and Management starting June this year.
This appointment is expected to bring even more expertise
