DGH celebrates the distinguished endowment of two 

faculty members: Dr. Kenneth Mugwanya, associate professor, received the 

King K. Holmes endowed professorship in AIDS and STDs.

Dr. Julianne Meisner , assistant professor, received the 

Marian & David Blazes Health Ecology Endowed Faculty Fellowship.

King K. Holmes, the founding Chair of the Department

of Global Health, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025. 

Donate to the Endowed Fellowship for Global Health

Excellence, Equity and Impact and broaden diversity 

and excellence within the field of global health