enhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/defaultAdd this address to your favorite feed reader to receive the latest news from Samford University's School of Public Health.Copyright, Samford University. All rights reserved.aingle1@samford.eduAbby Juillerat ’25, a healthcare administration graduate student, was selected for a competitive postgraduate fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, demonstrating the real-world preparation she gained at Samford.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-Healthcare-Administration-Student-Selected-for-Prestigious-Postgraduate-Fellowship.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-Healthcare-Administration-Student-Selected-for-Prestigious-Postgraduate-Fellowship.aspxSamford University has named Suresh Mathews, PhD, dean of the School of Public Health, effective March 2, 2026. In this role, he will guide the school’s continued growth and advance its mission to prepare graduates to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities worldwide.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Mathews-Named-Dean-of-Samford-Universitys-School-of-Public-Health.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Mathews-Named-Dean-of-Samford-Universitys-School-of-Public-Health.aspxJake Hughes, a joint Master of Social Work and Master in Theological Studies student at Samford University, recently completed a field placement at Fairfield Preparatory High School as a Mental Health Coordinator intern. During his placement, Hughes worked directly with students, supported drug prevention efforts and helped secure two grants that expanded a robotics program and provided grief kits for students experiencing loss. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-Social-Work-Graduate-Student-Jake-Hughes-Takes-Fieldwork-Further-Through-Grant-WritingAdvances-Fieldwork-Through-Secured-Grants.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-Social-Work-Graduate-Student-Jake-Hughes-Takes-Fieldwork-Further-Through-Grant-WritingAdvances-Fieldwork-Through-Secured-Grants.aspxSamford University’s Office for Faith and Health hosted its annual Healthcare Ethics and Law (HEAL) Institute on Feb. 6.. This year’s theme, “Trust in Science and Government: What About Vaccinations?,” examined vaccine hesitancy, public trust and the ethical questions shaping public health decision-making. The conference was presented in partnership with Orlando Health’s Institute for Learning and the Baptist Health Foundation. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Samfords-HEAL-Institute-Explores-Trust-Ethics-and-Vaccination-at-Annual-Conference.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/healthsciences/news/2026/Samfords-HEAL-Institute-Explores-Trust-Ethics-and-Vaccination-at-Annual-Conference.aspxEkta Choudhary, PhD spoke at Samford about her CDC work experience, data driven public health and collaboration shaping modern community health efforts.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Public-Health-Leader-Ekta-Choudhary-Shares-Insights-at-Samford.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Public-Health-Leader-Ekta-Choudhary-Shares-Insights-at-Samford.aspxSamford University’s School of Public Health and Auburn University have launched an accelerated pathway that lets Auburn biomedical sciences students earn Samford’s Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics in five years. Students take graduate courses during their senior year, preparing for careers in data-driven health care.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2025/Samford-University-School-of-Public-Health-Partners-with-Auburn-University-to-Offer-Accelerated-Health-Informatics-and-Analytics-Masters-Degree.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2025/Samford-University-School-of-Public-Health-Partners-with-Auburn-University-to-Offer-Accelerated-Health-Informatics-and-Analytics-Masters-Degree.aspxPublic health and healthcare administration students joined state leaders and alumni at the 2025 Alabama Health Policy Summit in Birmingham. The event offered a firsthand look at the challenges shaping Alabama’s healthcare landscape and what lies ahead.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2025/Samford-Health-Sciences-Students-Gain-Real-World-Insight-at-Alabama-Health-Policy-Summit.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2025/Samford-Health-Sciences-Students-Gain-Real-World-Insight-at-Alabama-Health-Policy-Summit.aspxSamford University’s College of Health Sciences transformed the Track and Soccer Complex into a high-stakes emergency zone Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/news/2025/10/Large-Scale-Disaster-Simulation-Gives-Students-Hands-On-Experience-in-Crisis-Response.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/news/2025/10/Large-Scale-Disaster-Simulation-Gives-Students-Hands-On-Experience-in-Crisis-Response.aspxSamford’s College of Health Sciences students joined the Dementia Awareness for Sensitive Healthcare (DASH) event, gaining hands-on experience and empathy to provide person-centered care for adults living with dementia.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/news/2025/Samford-Health-Sciences-Students-Gain-Real-World-Insight-Through-Dementia-Sensitive-Care-ProgramPost.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/news/2025/Samford-Health-Sciences-Students-Gain-Real-World-Insight-Through-Dementia-Sensitive-Care-ProgramPost.aspxSamford’s School of Public Health launched its new Dean’s Seminar Series with Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris as the inaugural speaker. The series creates opportunities for students and faculty to engage directly with leaders addressing critical public health challenges. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2025/School-of-Public-Health-Launches-Deans-Seminar-Series-featuring-Alabama-State-Health-Officer-Scott-Harris.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2025/School-of-Public-Health-Launches-Deans-Seminar-Series-featuring-Alabama-State-Health-Officer-Scott-Harris.aspx