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O S H E R L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G I N S T I T U T E | 37 | F A L L 2 0 1 9 C O U R S E C ATA L O G This summer, the College of Education and Health Professions at the U of A welcomed a new dean, Brian Primack. Dr. Primack holds the Henry Hotz Endowed Chair and has a conjoint appointment with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine as professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Community Health. Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Aff airs Jim Coleman said Dr. Primack's background in the fi elds of education and medicine makes him uniquely qualifi ed and a natural fi t to lead COEHP. "He has a great vision to expand the college's role as a major academic resource for the state and the nation in K-12 education, meet the growing demands for health professionals in Arkansas, and expand important research and collaboration in both health and education," Coleman added. Dr. Primack comes to Fayetteville from the University of Pittsburgh, where he most recently served as the dean of the Honors College. He had been the director of the Center for Research on Media, Technology and Health since 2014. Dr. Primack's research at Pitt for more than a decade focused on technology and health outcomes as they relate to emerging adults. This work led to him being interviewed by a variety of media outlets – from NPR to the New York Times — about the connection between technology use and emotional health, like depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Over the past 15 years, he has amassed over 250 scholarly publications and has a forthcoming book about best practices around social media. Dr. Primack graduated from Yale University magna cum laude in 1991 with degrees in English and mathematics. After teaching in West Africa for a year, he returned to the U.S. and received his master's degree in education from Harvard University. During this time, he also served as dean of students at a large summer program for teens. He subsequently accepted a full scholarship to Emory Medical School, from which he graduated fi rst in his class in 1999. Dr. Primack's hobbies revolve around music. He plays guitar and piano and also writes music. He's also interested in theater and did work as a professional actor after college. In Pittsburgh, he started an improvisation group for kids and teens. To connect with Dr. Primack, you may call his offi ce at 479-575-3208. For more information about the College of Education and Health Professions, visit coehp.uark.edu. Dr. Brian Primack, Dean of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. U of A Welcomes New Dean to College of Education and Health Professions