As SOPH begins a new academic year, Dean Thomas Dobbs reflects on the school’s momentum, mission and upcoming 10-year milestone.

SOPH students and faculty traveled through the Mississippi Delta to better understand the people, history and health needs that shape population health in the region.

SOPH recognized student achievement, service, research, leadership and graduation milestones during the 2026 Honors and Awards Day Ceremony.

SOPH celebrated the Department of Preventive Medicine Residency Class of 2026 and the faculty leadership that helped guide their training.

SOPH congratulates Torrey Robinson and Mickel Sandifer as they step into student leadership roles for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

The John D. Bower School of Population Health welcomes David R. Buys, PhD, MSPH, CPH, FGSA, as the new chair of the Department of Population Health Science.

Recent graduate Tyus Wilson is using his rural Mississippi roots and research on food access to better understand how place shapes health.

The SOPH MPH for physicians helps clinicians connect patient care with the broader systems and conditions that shape health.

SOPH’s connection with Fayette Community Service Organization highlights the power of trusted community partnerships in improving health across Mississippi.

SOPH instructor Fred Goldstein brings more than 30 years of experience in population health, disease management, health care operations and policy to his work.

A growing collaboration between SOPH and the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute highlights the role of population health in cancer research, prevention, patient support and outreach.

As SOPH looks ahead to its 10-year milestone, the school is reflecting on its growth, its mission and the people who have shaped its first decade.

Recent academic and scholarly activity across the School of Population Health includes presentations, publications, awards, grants and service. Together, these accomplishments reflect the school’s continued impact across disciplines, communities and settings.

The John D. Bower School of Population Health is excited to announce additions to our team, as well as new appointments and promotions within the Bower School and its departments.

The Department of Data Science is expanding awareness of its role as a collaborative resource for research, analytics and project support across UMMC.

Recent SOPH seminars and grand rounds connected learners with experts in health policy, cancer care, infectious disease, pandemic response and biomechanics.

Check out what's coming up at the John D. Bower School of Population Health!