Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health


August 26, 2026

UAMS Research Project Encourages Arkansans to ‘Sweat the Stress Away’

Kev' Moye

Members of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) medline group pose after being presented with the Barbershop Talk Wellness Challenge trophy. They earned the award due to finishing at the top of the team rankings. Camille Hart, MPH, (far right) Barbershop Talk research program director is shown alongside the team.

The Barbershop Talk “Sweat the Stress Away Wellness Challenge,” gave Arkansans a fun, competitive opportunity to get up and get active.


August 20, 2026

Latest Class of Stead Scholars Gains Awareness of Public Health

Kev' Moye

Stead 2026

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health to sponsor the 2026 Stead Scholars Program.


August 14, 2026

DeSpain Aspires to Use Healthcare Training to Make Widespread Impact

Kev' Moye

Lily

Lily DeSpain, a student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) M.D./MPH dual-degree program, aspires to fuse public health and clinical health to help entire populations live comfortably.


July 31, 2026

Sarah Fountain, MPH, Helps Arkansans Benefit from Research

Kev' Moye

Fountain

Sarah Fountain, MPH, is grateful for each opportunity to connect Arkansans to invaluable resources. A research program manager for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Translational Research Institute (TRI) Community Engagement team, Fountain embraces the task of being a link to people getting the services they need. “In TRI, we’re community voices in…


July 29, 2026

UAMS Names Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as Dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health

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Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as the next dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, effective Sept. 1.


July 10, 2026

College of Public Health Students, Faculty Participates in National Gardening Conference

Kev' Moye

Fagan and Alpha

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health was well-represented at the 2026 American Community Gardening Association National Conference, “Pathways to Food Security: Localizing Solutions.” The college’s Center for Research, Health, and Society and the Community Garden Health Block collaborated with the host organizations, Central Arkansas Sphinx Foundation…


July 1, 2026

From Nepal to Arkansas: Associate Professor’s Journey to UAMS Department of Biostatistics

Kev' Moye

Milan

For Milan Bimali, Ph.D., the long path he trod to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) influences his approach to being an educator, researcher, and family man. Bimali, an associate professor in the UAMS Department of Biostatistics, part of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health and the College of Medicine, is…


June 19, 2026

High School Students Conduct Research at UAMS’ Summer Under the Microscope Camp

Kev' Moye

Testing water

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) welcomed nearly 20 high school students to its inaugural Summer Under the Microscope camp. Under the supervision of the department’s faculty, the students from around central Arkansas conducted various science-based research projects at UAMS…


June 16, 2026

UAMS Barbershop Talk Presents Men’s Health Panel June 19 at Robinson Center

Kev' Moye

Barbershop Talk 2

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Barbershop Talk research team will host, “Beyond the Field, Real Talk on Health, Success and Life After the Game.” This free event takes place 2 p.m., Friday, June 19, at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock….


June 12, 2026

Graduates Reconnect with UAMS at the 2026 Alumni Reunion Dinner

Andrew Vogler

C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.

June 12, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) welcomed graduates to Little Rock for the 2026 Alumni Reunion, an evening that honored alumni from all colleges and the graduate school. John Erck, vice chancellor for the Division of Institutional Advancement, opened the formal ceremony for the evening. “We are delighted to…



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