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.eduTwo Samford University nutrition and dietetics faculty members have been recognized by their peers for excellence in leadership and service. Emily Bourne received the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award and Ashley Licata earned the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award from the Birmingham District Dietetic Association.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-Nutrition-and-Dietetics-Faculty-Earn-Top-Birmingham-District-Honors.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-Nutrition-and-Dietetics-Faculty-Earn-Top-Birmingham-District-Honors.aspxSchool of Public Health faculty reflect on how they prepare students to become servant leaders by demonstrating the love of God through nurturing the emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual health of individuals and communities. Published in the latest issue of Christian Scholar's Review. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Public-Health-Interprofessional-Reflections-on-the-Image-of-God.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Public-Health-Interprofessional-Reflections-on-the-Image-of-God.aspxFor Mary Drinkard, health care administration is about creating opportunities for people to receive the care they need. As she begins her career in health care advocacy, she credits Samford's faculty with equipping her to lead with compassion and purpose.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/From-Samford-to-Service-Mary-Drinkard-Begins-Career-in-Health-Care-Advocacy.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/From-Samford-to-Service-Mary-Drinkard-Begins-Career-in-Health-Care-Advocacy.aspxSamford University's Wellness Kitchen welcomed aspiring young chefs for its 2026 Summer Teen Cooking Camp, where students gained hands-on cooking experience while exploring global cuisines, nutrition, sustainability and healthy meal preparation. The camp fostered confidence, creativity and lifelong culinary skills.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-Teen-Cooking-Camp-Blends-Nutrition-Culture-and-Culinary-Skills.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-Teen-Cooking-Camp-Blends-Nutrition-Culture-and-Culinary-Skills.aspxSamford’s School of Public Health honored UPD inductees, scholarship recipients and award winners, celebrating academic excellence and leadership among healthcare administration and informatics students.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samfords-School-of-Public-Health-Recognizes-Student-Achievement-at-UPD-Induction-and-Awards-Ceremony-Post.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samfords-School-of-Public-Health-Recognizes-Student-Achievement-at-UPD-Induction-and-Awards-Ceremony-Post.aspxSamford’s College of Health Sciences held spring commencement ceremonies April 30–May 2, awarding 640 degrees across its four schools.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:26:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Prepared-to-Lead-Called-to-Serve-College-of-Health-Sciences-Graduates-Celebrate-Commencement.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Prepared-to-Lead-Called-to-Serve-College-of-Health-Sciences-Graduates-Celebrate-Commencement.aspxJake Hughes, a student in Samford University’s Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Master of Social Work joint degree program, presented research on pornography consumption patterns among Christian men during the university’s fifth annual Student Research Colloquia on April 24.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/news/2026/Divinity-and-Social-Work-Student-Presents-Research-During-Samfords-Student-Research-Colloquia.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/news/2026/Divinity-and-Social-Work-Student-Presents-Research-During-Samfords-Student-Research-Colloquia.aspxSamford University’s School of Public Health unveiled its renovated Food Production Lab, which houses the Samford Wellness Kitchen in the College of Health Sciences. The updated space enhances hands-on learning for nutrition students and expands community wellness programs.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500https://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-School-of-Public-Health-Unveils-Renovated-Food-Production-Lab.aspxhttps://www.samford.edu/publichealth/news/2026/Samford-School-of-Public-Health-Unveils-Renovated-Food-Production-Lab.aspxAbby 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.aspx