Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health


June 17, 2025

Kari Weber, Ph.D., MHS, Grateful for Her Path to Becoming a Public Health Professional

Kev' Moye

Weber

Kari Weber, Ph.D., MHS, is an assistant professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Epidemiology. Whenever she reflects on her route to obtaining a career in public health, Weber is filled with gratitude. “I’ve learned to love people,” she said. “I think everyone…


June 10, 2025

College of Public Health Alumna Works to Prevent the Spread of Diseases

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Z. Belo

Zuakernah Belo, MPH, finds her duties for the Arkansas Department of Health challenging, yet highly rewarding. An alumna of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, Belo is an HIV prevention program manager in the health department’s infectious disease branch. Informing Arkansans on the dangers of diseases…


June 3, 2025

College of Public Health Faculty Member Pens Editorial for Medical Publication

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M. Park

Yong-Moon “Mark” Park, M.D., Ph.D., wants people to develop healthier eating habits. So, it was no surprise that he embraced the opportunity to write a commentary for JAMA Internal Medicine, an American Medical Association peer-reviewed publication. Park, an assistant professor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public…


May 30, 2025

UAMS College of Public Health Celebrates Class of 2025

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COPH Graduation

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health celebrated its newest group of graduates during its 2025 commencement at Little Rock’s Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. There were 78 graduates in this year’s class. Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, reminded graduates of their responsibility to society as they…


May 28, 2025

College of Public Health Students Enjoy CDC Writing and Research Program

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Will-Dylan

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health was well-represented during a student research training presented by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention. Dylan Nguyen and Margaret Woods, both of whom graduated this month, along with Will Watson took part in the CDC’s Student Scientific Writing…


May 19, 2025

UAMS Graduates 1,186 Health Professionals

Chris Carmody

A graduate receives her hood during the UAMS College of Nursing’s commencement ceremony.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to confer degrees and certificates to 1,186 students in its five colleges and graduate school. UAMS awarded a total of 1,207 degrees or certificates: 168 to students in the College of Medicine, 183 in the College of Nursing, 643 in the College of…


May 7, 2025

Journal Publishes Paper by College of Public Health Student

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Ajoke

Ajoke Adebisi-Ogedegbe, a doctoral student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, led a women’s health study recently published by the African Journal of Reproductive Health. Adebisi-Ogedegbe, who’s in the college’s Health Promotion and Prevention Research Program, spearheaded the research project, “Two Decades of Women’s Sexual…


May 1, 2025

UAMS Hosts Statewide Public Health Conference

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Simon

Public health professionals from throughout the state came to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Fred Smith Auditorium for the 2025 Arkansas Public Health Association and Arkansas Society of Public Health Education Conference. The event was a joint program between the two organizations and featured presentations, Q&A sessions, a meal and vendors from…


April 24, 2025

Scott Alsbrook Named President of Arkansas GIS Board

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Alsbrook

Scott Alsbrook, M.S., an instructor in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, has received the opportunity to chair the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems (GIS) board. “It’s humbling to be chosen by peers who share the same passion for geospatial work,” Alsbrook said….


April 8, 2025

UAMS Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health Ranked Among Nation’s Top Graduate Schools

Chris Carmody

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences campus in Little Rock is shown in this aerial photo.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Public Health rank among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of Best Graduate Schools for 2025. In the rankings released today, the UAMS College of Medicine is recognized as a Tier 1 school for…



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