Establishment of the School was made possible by a private donation from Dr. Karl E. Peace, in memory and honor of his wife, Dr. Jiann-Ping Hsu.

Dean Hardy facilitated the development of the college into a sustainable academic unit within Georgia Southern University.

“I am delighted to be selected as the next dean of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health,” Tedders said in the press release.

“Having spent much of my career at Georgia Southern University, I am proud to continue serving an institution with such strong traditions of excellence and a vision to serve rural and underserved communities.”[24 April 2020 1] The faculty of the college is devoted to excellence in teaching, research, and public health practice and service.

Students gain valuable insight, experience, and skills that contribute to their success in the public health workforce.