A A Name With decades as a leader in pub- lic health in Oklahoma and the United States, the OU Col- lege of Public Health now proudly moves into a new age with a bright future and a new name – the OU Hudson College of Public Health. University of Oklahoma President James L. Gallogly made the announcement on September 18, 2018. He also announced a $5 million leadership gift from Dr. Leslie Hudson and Mr. Clifford Hudson of Okla- homa City, providing even greater support for young scholars and scientific discovery at the College. “The importance of public health cannot be overestimated. As you scan human his- tory over the past three centuries and look forward to the next, the major contribu- tions to the quality and length of human life have been, and will be, in the realm of advances in public health,” said Dr. Leslie OU Public Health | Fall 2018 New BrightFuture The Hudsons have shown their continued, steadfast commitment to education and to the power of public health to positively impact our state, our nation and the world. 4