OU Public Health | Fall 2018 Hudson, an alumna and former faculty member of the college. “The College of Public Health at OU is engaged in the highest level of training for public health practitioners, researchers, and special- ists in behavioral, environmental and occupational health. Its graduates lead health care institutions, protect and improve the public’s health, and shape health policy throughout the state and across the nation. Our expanded finan- cial support speaks to our belief in the students, faculty and administration of the College of Public Health and the role they will play in all of our futures.” In honor of the Hudsons’ generosity and longstanding commitment to the advancement of public health, Gallogly said the OU Board of Regents endorsed naming the college in their honor. “This is an exciting day for this College and for the University of Oklahoma community. With the generous support of the Hudsons, the College of Pub- lic Health will expand and strengthen support for top graduate students from throughout Oklahoma, our nation and the world – students who will become our future public health scientists and professionals,” said President Gallogly. “By supporting public health research and education, the Hudsons are helping ensure healthier tomorrows for all of us.” Leslie and Cliff Hudson have long sup- ported the mission of the University and the College of Public Health at the OU Health Sciences Center, the academic partner of OU Medicine. Their aim is to help ensure the College provides the best possible educational experience for students. “The College of Public Health is the premier institution of its type in Okla- homa and performs the unique function of preparing public health practitioners OU President James L. Gallogly announces naming of the College of Public Health for Dr. Leslie and Mr. Clifford Hudson. Standing-room-only crowd attends the Hudson Symposium and Naming event at the OU Hudson College of Public Health. Broadcast and print media report on the announcement. Hudson Family Scholarship recipient Ross Ogden shares a moment with the Hudsons. Dr. Leslie Hudson visits with Chancellor Glen Johnson, chief executive officer of the Okla- homa State Regents for Higher Education. Campus leaders, including Marcia Bennett, Ph.D., and James Tomasek, Ph.D., joined hundreds of students, faculty, community leaders and others at the event. 5