Two MPH students honored with Brown University master’s degree awards

The Brown University master’s ceremony, held in Meehan Auditorium on May 26, celebrated a record number of master’s graduates totaling 846. Distinguished students were honored during the ceremony with master’s degree awards.

Alexander Adia, a master of public health graduate who studied barriers to HIV prevention, treatment and care in the Philippines, was honored for academic achievement. Wesley King, a master of public health graduate, was a co-author of Rhode Island’s 2018 Adolescent Health Strategic Plan, helping to make LGBTQ+ health disparities a priority in the plan. King was honored for citizenship and community service.