As I reflect on my journey through the Community Engagement Academy at the University of Tennessee, I am struck by the profound responsibility that universities and researchers have toward the communities that support and sustain them. This experience has not only shaped my understanding of public health but has also reinforced my belief that academic … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: The Role of Universities in Community Engagement
Month: October 2024
Hurricane Helene – Devastaing Appalachia
It has taken me weeks to feel that I can put into words my emotions about the destruction and devastation that has occurred in Appalachia from Hurricane Helene. My heart breaks thinking about the communities and families that have been torn apart, especially as clean-up efforts seem slow and the death counts rise... Like most … Continue reading Hurricane Helene – Devastaing Appalachia