About the COPH Dean’s Society
The Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Dean’s Society brings together alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who share a commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across Arkansas. Through education, research, and service, we are working to address today’s most pressing public health challenges and create healthier futures for generations to come.
Gifts to the Dean’s Society provide flexible resources that allow the college to respond quickly to emerging opportunities and address its most critical needs. This support fuels innovative educational programs, enhances student success, advances scientific discovery, expands community outreach, and strengthens initiatives that have a direct impact on the health of Arkansans.
Your generosity helps prepare the next generation of public health leaders in fields such as epidemiology, biostatistics, data analytics, environmental health sciences, healthcare administration, regulatory sciences, health behavior and health education, and health policy and management. By investing in our students, faculty, and programs, you are helping build a stronger, more resilient public health workforce and a healthier Arkansas for all.
Members at every level show their commitment to advancing health in Arkansas.
Meet the Dean
Wendy Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, FACE, FAHA
Dean and Professor
Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Membership Levels
- Young Alumni Membership: $500
- Advocate Membership: $1,000
- Investor Membership: $2,500
- Innovator Membership: $5,000
Your Support Makes Possible
- Student Research Experiences that provide hands-on learning and prepare the next generation of public health leaders.
- Cutting-Edge Education and Research Resources that enhance teaching, training, and scientific discovery.
- Faculty and Student Recruitment Efforts that attract exceptional talent to the College of Public Health.
- Emergency Student Assistance that helps students overcome unexpected financial challenges and stay on track toward graduation.
- Professional Development Opportunities that enable students to present their work and build networks at national conferences.
- Leadership Development Programs that prepare faculty and students to lead and innovate in public health.
- Faculty and Student Research Initiatives that advance knowledge and develop solutions to improve health outcomes in Arkansas and beyond.
Current Members
- AT&T Arkansas
- Verona Brown-Bebow and Gary Bebow
- Stephen Bowman
- Kathy Dyck
- Dr. Carol E. Cornell
- Dr. J. Mick Tilford
Updated 2026.