College of Public Health Students
September 17, 2026
College of Public Health Students to Participate in National Ambassador Program
Leylah Esmail and Zharia Harris, both students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, earned the opportunity to participate in the 2026-2027 Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s This is Public Health Ambassador Program.
September 1, 2026
College of Public Health Student Serves as Guest Editor for Themed Research Collection
Benjamin Momo Kadia, a doctoral student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health epidemiology program, was part of a guest editorial team for a study that focused on youth stunting.
August 14, 2026
DeSpain Aspires to Use Healthcare Training to Make Widespread Impact
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.
October 6, 2025
UAMS Toastmasters International Chapters Seek to Enhance Communication Skills of Health Care Workers
As an academic medical center, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) knows how important clear communication in medical settings is. That’s why it sponsors two Toastmasters International chapters.
July 18, 2025
College of Public Health Student Receives Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship
Heather Wingo is grateful to the Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship Fund for recently awarding her a $3,000 scholarship. Wingo is a student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health’s Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH.) in Public Health Leadership program. She received encouragement to pursue the degree due…
July 9, 2025
College of Public Health Student Creates Website to Monitor Food Recalls
Wilberforce Twinamatsiko, a student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, is using modern technology to help people make safe food choices. Twinamatsiko, who’s in the college’s Health Systems and Services Research doctoral program, is spearheading a group that has created a free website, Food Recall…
May 30, 2025
UAMS College of Public Health Celebrates Class of 2025
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
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 7, 2025
Journal Publishes Paper by College of Public Health Student
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…
March 26, 2025
Overcoming a Disease Inspires College of Public Health Student to Address Population Health
Brandyn Young is grateful for the opportunity to earn a dual degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). After surviving a life-altering health scare, Young vowed to help others attain, or maintain, good health. A student in the UAMS M.D./MPH Combined Degree Program — a collaboration between the Fay W. Boozman College…
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