Author: Tyler Merreign | Majors: Public Health, Biology | Semester: Spring 2023 My name is Tyler Merreighn, and I am a senior Honors public health and biology student from Greenwood, Arkansas. This semester, I interned with the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator and the...
Apple Seeds: An UnBEETable Experience
Author: Xinyi Mao | Majors: Public Health, Psychology | Semester: Fall 2022 I’m standing at one of the three commercial kitchen tables looking out the windowed garage door for a split second as a 2nd grader dumps a spoonful of garlic powder onto their plate. I had...
Exploring the Reggio Emilia Approach: A Transformative Academic Journey
Author: Alex Maldonado-Lopez | Major: Public Health | Semester: May Intersession 2023 When I chose to embark on a study abroad program focused on the Reggio Emilia approach to early-childhood education, I had a deep curiosity to explore a world beyond my own and...
“It’s Like The World Is Over”: Young Adults’ Experiences Attempting to Quit Using E-Cigarettes
Author: Tyler Merreighn | Majors: Public Health, Biology | Semester: Spring 2023 My name is Tyler Merreighn, and I am a senior Honors student in the College of Education and Health Professions and Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences with a double major in public...
Exploring Education: How It May Impact Cognitive Decline
Author: Emerson Kaiser | Major: Public Health | Semester: Spring 2023 My name is Emerson Kaiser and I am in the College of Education and Health Professions Honors Program. My major is Public Health, and after graduating, I plan to apply to Physician Assistant masters...
Presenting at the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Conference
Author: Mufazzela Tabassum | Major: Public Health | Semester: Spring 2023 Recently, I attended the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco conference in San Antonio, Texas from March 1-3rd to co-present a poster with my mentor, Dr. Page Dobbs, on our research...
Fighting Big Tobacco Through Research: An Honors Student’s Experience Presenting At A Research Conference
Author: Tyler Merreighn | Majors: Public Health & Biology | Semester: Spring 2023 My name is Tyler Merreighn, and I am a senior Honors public health and biology student with a minor in medical humanities. My research is focused on exploring young adult e-cigarette...
Education and Alzheimer’s Disease with Emerson Kaiser
Author: Emerson Kaiser | Major: Public Health | Semester: Fall 2022 My name is Emerson Kaiser and I am in the College of Education and Health Professions Honors Program. My major is Public Health, and after graduating, I plan to apply to Physician Assistant school. My...
Meatballs. Midsummer. Museums. Oh my!
Author: Jordan Spangenberg | Major: Public Health | Semester: Summer 2022 Having the opportunity to experience the culture, beauty, and healthcare system in Sweden is something I am truly grateful for. As a public health major, I have a strong interest in different...
Factors that Influence Puerto Rican’s Intention to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Author: Daniela Ameijeiras Mena | Major: Public Health | Semester: Fall 2021 My name is Daniela Ameijeiras Mena and I am a Public Health major at the University of Arkansas. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but now I call Houston, Texas my home. My goal is to attend...