Student Events
RSPH Student Organizations
In support of our objective to offer high quality educational programs and to encourage open communication on all levels, students participate in a variety of activities that serve to information and guide RSPH’s growth and development.
Official RSPH student organizations are open to all RSPH students and their allies. Affinity groups offer supportive spaces for students who share an identity, such as a common race or heritage, to discuss mutual concerns, advocate for the interest of these groups and help each other to navigate RSPH and Emory University. The following groups are available either in the School of Public Health specifically or at Emory University. All affinity groups are open to all community members who share the groups’ missions of supporting the success of the group’s members.
RSPH Student Organizations
The Rollins Student Government Association is the governing student assembly of the Rollins School of Public Health. The purpose of the RSGA is to advocate for students and enrich the experience of their time at Rollins. The RSGA addresses students’ needs and concerns regarding school facilities, current administration, academia, extra-curricular activities, and more. The RSGA presides over the department representatives of RSPH and the student organizations. The annual budget of the RSGA and RSPH Student Organizations are allocated from the student activity fees paid by students. Annual elections for the executive board member and departmental representative positions are held each November.
Follow RSGA on Instagram: @rollinsrsga
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ABPHS is designed to enhance the experience of minority students attending the Rollins School of Public Health, to encourage community engagement, and to raise consciousness of health issues concerning black communities in the U.S. and abroad. ABPHS strives to augment the graduate experience by providing opportunities for academic support, professional growth, community service, and social bonding within the Rollins community and greater Atlanta metro area.
Follow ABPHS on Instagram: @abphs_emory
APIDA is an RSPH student organization with a mission to support the academic, professional, and personal development of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi (APID) students in the field of Public Health. APIDA's purpose is to provide opportunities for students to discuss historical and current issues affecting APID communities both globally and locally; network and social with other current, past, and prospective APID Public Health graduate students and faculty; and provide an APID community within Rollins.
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Emory's Disability, Illness, and Divergent Collaborative is an all-access space with the purpose of raising disability awareness and accessibility for students, establishing a space to share stories, advocating for disability justice, and dismantling ableism. EDIDC will offer a space to build a community through events, peer mentoring, leadership opportunities, and assistance with DAS paperwork, insurance process, coursework, and overall navigating higher education as a disabled and neurodivergent student. A few of our objectives are generating and sharing knowledge, building capacity, program quality improvement, and engaging with students, professionals, and families. We hope this all-inclusive space will create a sense of community and continue conversations on disability and neurodivergence as we continue to strive for diversity within the RSPH community and Emory overall.
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The goal of EGHO is to facilitate engagement in global health outside the classroom. To accomplish this, EGHO works through several different committees, each of which focuses on an important aspect of student interests. Through these communities, EGHO works to engage in global health issues through service and advocacy; foster global health awareness and encourage the growth of a global perspective; increase resources and opportunities available to all students with an interest in global health; and build connections with each other and with professionals in the field.
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The mission of EMHA is to foster a community of positive mental health, awareness of negativity, and stigma reduction. EMHA works to communicate this mission to Emory students and the greater Atlanta community with a shared goal of changing the conversation on mental health to one of acceptance and support. EMHA hosts several events throughout the year bringing mental health professionals and Emory students together to educate the community and advocate for current mental health topics.
Follow EMHA on Instagram: @rollinsemha
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Emory Students for One Health’s (ESOH) mission is to provide students from all disciplines a unified platform for One Health-based education, social interaction, activism, and engagement. ESOH’s initiative is to improve One Health through increased education, awareness, and advocacy. Throughout the semester we invite speakers from Emory and the Atlanta-area to share the work they do and organize trips to engage with the community! Come join the fun and get involved! All are welcome!
ERHA promotes reproductive health and rights awareness through community outreach, research and fund-raising locally and globally. The purpose of ERHA is to increase awareness of current local and global reproductive health issues through educational outreach through guest speakers, films, and distribution of information; be actively involved in the Emory and Atlanta communities by volunteering with local organizations focused on disparities in reproductive health; and to fundraise for reproductive causes, more specifically the Global Elimination of Maternal Mortality Due to Abortion (GEMMA) fund established by Roger Rochat.
Follow ERHA on Instagram: @emoryreprohealth
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GPHA, a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of promoting the public and personal health of Georgia’s citizens, is the largest public health organization in the Southeast. It provides many opportunities for networking with public health professionals, attending continuing education seminars, and advocating for public health issues concerning Georgians.
Follow GPHA on Instagram: @gpha.rsph
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HERT aims to provide students with an opportunity to collaborate with public health professionals and contribute to research projects related to Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (CHEs). Members are selected through a competitive application process.
Follow HERT on Instagram: @rollinshert
HERO's Mission is to empower and education the community within the Rollins School of Public health, fostering a culture of decision-making and responsible behavior. Through evidence-based practices and inclusive education, we strive to promote harm reduction strategies, advocating for the well-being and safety of all individuals. By foster a supportive and non-judgemental environment, we aim to reduce health risks and promote a comprehensive understanding of public health challenges, contributing to a healthier and more resilient community.
Instagram: @hero_savelives
La Alianza Latinx is a student-led organization composed of Latinx and Latin American public health students interested in issues affecting the Latinx community at the Rollins School of Public Health, in the metro Atlanta area, throughout the United States, and internationally. LAL strives to strengthen and build a Latinx community at the Rollins School of Public Health by creating a space that enables students to excel academically, professionally, and socially. LAL is committed to building community, supporting mentorship, uplifting educational advancement, and promoting advocacy for and improvement of Latinx health, Latinx students, and undocumented students at Emory University.
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The PHACW empowers Emory Rollins students to collaborate with community partners to improve children's health and wellbeing. We work with schools, hospitals, and agencies to provide resources, educational programs, and advocacy campaigns based on critical child health issues.
Instagram: rollins.phacw
QTC supports and advances the interests of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other fluid identity) individuals connected to the Rollins School of Public Health. QTC is committed to increasing visibility, academic discourse, networking opportunities, future leaders, and solidarity among LGBTQ+ persons.
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The purpose of this organization is to provide opportunities for students to discuss historical and current issues affecting African diaspora communities both globally and locally; network and socialize with other current, past, and prospective public health graduate students and faculty; and build a thriving community committed to justice and equity for African Diaspora within the Rollins greater community.
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REHAC believes that the environment influences our health and as health advocates we must also promote a safe and sustainable community. It seeks to improve and protect our living and working environment through locally focused and collaborative education, action and reaction.
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The RmC provides student and faculty a forum to explore the global mobile health phenomenon while building practical skills in mobile tech systems design, implementation, scaling and evaluation. Their two priority areas include: Introducing students and faculty to the field of mHealth and educating students and faculty in mHealth systems design, implementation, scaling, and evaluation.
The Student Outbreak and Response Team (SORT) is a group of about 50 master's and PhD students chosen annually through a competitive application process. Through partnerships with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Department of Public Health, DeKalb County, Fulton County, and others, we provide students with opportunities to apply public health theory in practical settings. SORT offers its members a variety of experiences to volunteer and train within the world of outbreak and emergency response. In addition to hands-on public health activities, we also host socials and an annual networking night.
Follow SORT on Instagram: @rollinssort
SPHM is a student organization dedicated to meeting the growing need for peer support and faculty guidance as current Rollins students look to continue their academic journey in MD and DO programs following the completion of their MPH/MSPH degree.
Follow SPHM on Instagram: @emorysphm
WARP is a student organization created to give students the opportunity to explore various interests in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) topics through connecting with faculty, hearing from speakers across different WASH disciplines, and volunteering in the community. This student organization collaborates with faculty and staff members involved in the WASH Certificate at the Rollins School of Public Health.
Follow WARP on Instagram: @rollins.warp