School of Public Health
University of Memphis School of Public Health Celebrates National Public Health Week
Thursday, 02 April 2026
April 6-11, 2026 - Welcome to National Public Health Week 2026! Each day, the School
of Public Health will host informative, active and social events centered on one core
theme: public health in action. In person and virtual events are scheduled so that
on campus and online students all have the opportunity to take part in National Public
Health Week.
How
How is public health education translated into real-world impact? How does our campus champion decisions and habits that positively influence the well-being of our community?
Activities
- Building better diet habits and learning the outcomes of consistent and inconsistent diet and exercise
- Exploring social determinants of health in Memphis and beyond
- Public Health speaker series from academic divisions
- Researching workshops using the latest services and technologies
- Events and learning opportunities for SPH students and stakeholders
- Events are designed with class schedules in mind and prioritize meaningful value for students and the Memphis community.
Hosts and Collaborators
National Public Health Week | April 6–11, 2026
The University of Memphis School of Public Health (SPH) is proud to join the nationwide celebration of National Public Health Week (NPHW), April 6-11, 2026, with a series of engaging and educational activities designed to promote health and wellness.
Day 1: UofM Bridge Walk + PH on Wheels
Join Pouncer and the School of Public Health at the Hunter Harrison Memorial Pedestrian Cable Bridge on April 6 at 9:00 AM to kick off our National Public Health Week celebrations. Registered students who sign up for the next PH on Wheels will leave directly from the bridge to go to The Works, Inc Urban Farm.
Learn moreDay 2: SPH Cookoff + PHSA x SCHD
Watch our Students, Faculty and Staff compete in the inaugural SPH Cookoff at the UofM Food Lab at 9:00 AM. After the cookoff, Public Health Student Association will welcome the Shelby County Health Department from 12:00–2:00 PM in front of the University Center at the Student Activity Plaza (Fountain).
Learn more
Day 3: Plant and Picnic + Research Workshop
Help beautify the School of Public Health by learning about the latest climate health challenges and solutions from your faculty experts. Take advantage of the shaded picnic tables at the community garden and join us from 10:30–11:45 AM. The SPH Office of Research is hosting a workshop on Smartsheet in Action from 12:00–1:00 PM in the UC River Room.
Day 4: SPH Meet-and-Greet + Yoga
Want to learn more about the School of Public Health? Join us from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at UC Alumni Lawn 2 and meet the faculty, staff and students who #SPH-CARES. Our Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Environmental Health division are hosting a Colloquium from 11:00–12:00 PM at UC River Room. Stick around for Yoga on the UC Alumni Lawn 2 from 1:00–2:00 PM. Bring your sunscreen, water bottle, yoga mat or beach towel.
Day 5: Friendship Friday Walk
De-stress from the week and join us for Friendship Friday—stroll around the Memorial Field track outside of Robison Hall from 12:00–1:00 PM.
Day 6: SPH Family Potluck Picnic
We will celebrate NPHW at Audubon Park, Pavilion #1 with our Annual SPH Family Potluck Picnic. All SPH students, faculty, staff, alums and their families are invited to attend and bring a favorite food to share! There will be plenty of food, fun, friendship, and games for all ages.
Hosted by
The UofM School of Public Health and APHA
Contact
sphevents@memphis.edu for questions and details leading up to the week of events.
The Office of Communications at The University of Memphis School of Public Health