Manoj Sharma (Social and Behavioral Health) co-authored an article, "Predictors of Regular Physical Activity Behavior and Quality of Life in Post-menopausal Iranian Women Based on the Multi-Theory Model," in the Journal of Medicine and Life in association with colleagues from Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad University of…

Dave Beisecker (Philosophy) recently delivered the Presidential Address for the New Mexico-Texas Philosophical Association at Baylor University. The address was  “Truth and the Topology of Assertion.”

Kaitlin Clinnin (English) was recently interviewed for the podcast "Pedagogue." In the interview, she discusses gun violence and trauma in educational contexts, emotional labor and writing program administration, crisis management and response in higher education, and technology during the pandemic.

Amanda Gutierrez and Janelle Rafanan (both Nursing) were named to the national board of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). Both are undergraduates. Gutierrez was named NSNA director. Rafanan was named to the Nomination and Election Committee.

Rachell A. Ekroos (Medicine) and colleagues from multiple outside organizations published an article in the Journal of Forensic Nursing titled “Improving the Forensic Documentation of Injuries Through Alternate Light: A Researcher–Practitioner Partnership.” The translation-into-practice project introduced in the article focuses on developing and…

Zaijing Sun, Krishnakumar Divakar Nangeelil, Peter Dimpfl, and Christina Hall (all Health Physics & Diagnostic Sciences), along with colleagues from other institutions, recently presented papers at the On Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry (MARC-XII) in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Sun, Nangeelil, Qingseng Cai and Scott Lassell…

Anne Weisman and Dr. Marc J. Kahn (both Medicine) recently wrote an editorial that appeared in the Las Vegas Sun titled, "Reconnecting Body, Mind, and Spirit after the Pandemic."  The authors recommend socialization and engagement as means to stay healthy as we come out of the current pandemic.

Karl Kingsley, Rebecca Maginot, and Carolina Esteves (all Dental) have published their manuscript, "Changing Perspectives on Pediatric Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination among Dental Students and Residents Reveals Recent Increase in Vaccine Hesitancy," in the journal MDPI Vaccines.  

Manoj Sharma (Social & Behavioral Health) received the Longevity Award from the Mississippi Public Health Association for 25 years of devoted service to teaching public health students in the United States.