Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
April 27, 2026
Conference Gives High School, Undergraduate Students a Look at UAMS’ Academic Programs
On a recent Saturday morning at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Simulation Center, six high school students gathered around a manikin that needed immediate medical attention.
April 21, 2026
UAMS Receives Initial Accreditation for Preventive Medicine Residency Program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to form the Dr. Joseph H. Bates Preventive Medicine Residency Program, a blend of public health and general preventive medicine. It will be the only preventive medicine residency program in Arkansas. Recruitment will begin this…
April 17, 2026
College of Public Health Collaborates with Arkansas Cancer Coalition
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health conducts cancer research throughout the state. Its partnership with the Arkansas Cancer Coalition is among the reasons why it has such a wide footprint. “It matters that we work with the community on common goals,” said Pebbles Fagan, Ph.D., MPH,…
April 9, 2026
Public Health Students Serve in Downtown Little Rock
Students in a community-based program design course at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are learning about the value of strong relationships between researchers and community members. The class, which is in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, includes a semester-long service-learning project at the client choice food pantry at…
April 7, 2026
UAMS Colleges Ranked Among U.S. News’ Top Graduate Schools for 2026
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, and Public Health garnered recognition among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Graduate Schools for 2026.
March 31, 2026
Barbershop Talk to Host Free Community Event on April 8 as Part of National Public Health Week
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Barbershop Talk initiative will host a community forum at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Saint Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St., in Little Rock. During the free event, a documentary highlighting Barbershop Talk will be shown. Barbers and program participants also will take part in…
March 25, 2026
College of Public Health Alum Uses Data to Improve Health of Arkansans
Brian Delavan, Ph.D., MPH, has always been interested in data and statistics. He also desires to see his fellow Arkansans live a healthy life. Those factors influence how he strives to help people in every region of the state. An alumnus of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of…
March 24, 2026
Register Now for UAMS’ Summer Under the Microscope Camp
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) will host its inaugural Summer Under the Microscope camp. The program is for Arkansas high school students and recent high school graduates. It takes place June 8-12 on the UAMS campus. The department, which is part of the UAMS Fay W….
March 16, 2026
UAMS and Youth Researchers Help Expose Illegal ‘Mini-Cup’ and Toy-Shaped E-Cigarettes Promoted on Instagram
FAYETTEVILLE — A newly published study reveals that illegal e-cigarettes designed to resemble miniature boba tea cups, cola cans, and toy animals are being widely promoted on Instagram, often portraying young people using the products and marketing them in ways that may appeal to youth. The research, titled “#MiniCupVape E-Cigarettes Promoted on Instagram: A Youth…
March 13, 2026
Amber Kaufman, MPA, Dedicates Her Career to Serving Those in Need
Amber Kaufman, MPA, enjoys addressing the shortcomings of a community. A program director for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health’s Center for the Study of Obesity, Kaufman is dedicated to helping people in need. “The individuals who have the biggest impact in the world are in…
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