Title:School of Health alumni receive Fulbright scholarships

Two recent School of Health graduates have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2025–2026 season.

Sahana Arumani (H’25) will study leptospirosis prevention in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Shagun Gandhi (H’25) will investigate head and neck cancer survivorship at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India.

“It has been a real joy to watch Sahana and Shagun grow through the rigors of our program,” shares mentor Alex Theos, associate professor in the Department of Human Science. “The whole department is so very proud of their many achievements, and we wish them both well for their tremendously exciting Fulbright work in New Zealand and India.”

“As Human Science program graduates, Sahana Arumani and Shagun Gandhi exemplify the rigor and service that define our school,” adds Assistant Professor Ilona Argirion, another mentor. “This special honor affirms their drive to improve public health at home and abroad, and I am confident they will make a lasting impact as Fulbright Scholars.”