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The Hudson College of Public Health: THEN and NOW

The Hudson College of Public Health: THEN and NOW


Published: Thursday, December 15, 2022

The Hudson College of Public Health: THEN and NOW

THEN: The image dates back to 1928, when our building was completed. What is now the Hudson College of Public Health originated as the first College of Medicine building on the OU Health Sciences Center campus. It was one of the first buildings to make up what would eventually become the OUHSC. The College of Medicine building sat directly across the street from the University Hospital. Interestingly, Oklahoma City was chosen for this campus location due to its growing urban population and ability to support extensive medical facilities.

NOW: Over the past 100 years, our building—and its occupants—have changed a bit. In 1967, it became home to the University of Oklahoma College of Health. Twelve years later, the College of Health was divided into the College of Public Health and the College of Allied Health. After the split, the College of Public Health remained in the original building. In recognition of Dr. Leslie Hudson (alumna) and Clifford Hudson’s continual support and enduring commitment to public health in Oklahoma, the OU Board of Regents renamed the college the Hudson College of Public Health in 2018.

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American Public Health AccociationCenters for Disease Control and PreventionOklahoma State Department of HealthOKC Country Health DepartmentOklahoma Public Health AssociationTulsa Health DepartmentTSETCEPH

The University of Oklahoma and the Hudson College of Public Health recognizes each person’s unique contributions, background, and perspectives. As a significant part of the Hudson College of Public Health’s Council on Education for Public Health accreditation criteria, we strive to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all students, faculty, and staff, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment is vital in the pursuit of academic excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.