Health Education and Promotion Program

Fueled by a passion for improving health outcomes and serving others, Kieshona C. Searles has built her career around research, education, and patient care. That passion inspired her to pursue her master’s degree in health education and promotion. The research regulatory coordinator at Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) earned her graduate degree from the University … UA Little Rock Alum Turns Passion for Health Into an Impactful Research Career

Working full time while pursuing her master’s degree wasn’t easy for Kelsey Norton. Between teaching, clinical duties, and family life, her days were full. Yet she found time to complete her graduate degree in health education and promotion at UA Little Rock — an experience she said strengthened her professional skills, resilience, and sense of … UA Little Rock Alumna Kelsey Norton Advances Dental Hygiene Education Through Service and Leadership

Although COVID-19 abruptly ended his chance to play college basketball, UA Little Rock senior Jairus Dean is preparing to graduate this fall — determined, grateful, and proud of how far he’s come. The Newport native graduated from Newport High School in 2021 after helping lead the Greyhounds to a trip to the state basketball tournament. … From Lost Basketball Dreams to College Success: Jairus Dean Finds a New Path at UA Little Rock

Proving that it’s never too late to pursue a calling, Joyce Young White will fulfill a decades-long dream this December when she receives her master’s degree in health education and promotion from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. White, who grew up in Helena and now lives in North Little Rock, returned to college … Never Too Late: Nontraditional Student Joyce Young White Earns Graduate Degree

Dr. Amar Kanekar and Dr. Joseph Otundo, professors of health education and promotion at UA Little Rock, have published a book chapter on how to ethically use social media for public health research.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor has returned from an academic exchange program to explore Israel’s history, government, culture, and economy with a changed world view on Israel and new ideas for international research projects.

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor is one of 32 participants – and the only one from Arkansas – from universities and colleges from across the country who were selected to take part in an academic exchange exploring Israel’s history, government, culture, and economy.