Inside News


December 18, 2019

Head Start Carolers Deliver Holiday Cheer to UAMS

Linda Haymes

A group of preschoolers from the UAMS Head Start program recently celebrated the winter holidays by sharing songs with Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA and others at UAMS.

It was enough to make even the Grinch himself grin. Instead of a shiny sleigh, Santa’s little helpers arrived at UAMS the morning of Dec. 17 by school bus. Oh, what a merry sight the 16 preschool carolers were to behold, and, oh, what fun it was to celebrate the season with them. The visit…


December 13, 2019

TRI Announces Pilot Recipients for Special Populations Studies

David Robinson

Henry K. Wong, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in a video he produced as part of the pilot award application process.

The Translational Research Institute (TRI) has awarded three pilot research grants to UAMS faculty for studies of special populations in Arkansas.


December 11, 2019

Laura Hutchins, M.D., Honored as Dean’s Distinguished Scholar

Susan Van Dusen

Hutchins and Westfall at lecture

When a young Laura Hutchins’ mom encouraged her to get a part-time job, she found one in a clinical lab not far from her parents’ dairy farm in northeastern Mississippi. It didn’t take long for the teenager to realize that lab work was more stimulating than cleaning barns. It also was quickly apparent to her…


December 10, 2019

How To Stick to the Plan During the Holidays

Yavonda Chase

Don't let holiday parties derail your fitness goals. Follow these tips to stay on track through the holiday season.

We all know that the holidays can be a tough time to stick to your workout and healthy eating plans. Lindsey Miller, fitness coordinator at the UAMS Fitness Center, has some tips to help you stick to the plan during the holiday season.


December 5, 2019

UAMS Researcher Teresita Bellido Named ARA Scholar

Ben Boulden

Teresita Bellido, UAMS' newest ARA Scholar, second from right, talks to UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, left and Gov. Asa Hutchinson, second from left and other dignitaries before the formal ceremony recognizing her as an ARA Scholar.

UAMS’ Teresita Bellido, Ph.D., an internationally known leader in bone research, was named an Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) Scholar at a news conference today at the State Capitol. Bellido, who will receive $500,000 from the ARA to further her research, was presented with a certificate by Gov. Asa Hutchinson and UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D.,…


December 4, 2019

December MVP — Gina Boshears

Yavonda Chase

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, congratulations December MVP Gina Boshears.

Congratulations to Gina Boshears, our December MVP of the Month!


November 27, 2019

Cancer Research Highlights Largest-Ever Showcase of Medical Discoveries

Susan Van Dusen

Stephanie Byrum, PhD

Scientists conducting cancer research in the lab, clinic and community gathered Nov. 20 at the 26th UAMS Showcase of Medical Discoveries to share their projects and discuss ways to work together.


November 22, 2019

Deep Roots — For CHP’s Faculty Alumni, There’s No Place Like UAMS

Yavonda Chase

Twenty-eight members of the College of Health Professions faculty graduated from UAMS. (L-R, first row) Tony Baker, Catherine Smith, Con-nie Bracy, Layla Simmons, Lisa Rhoden, Cherika Robertson, Claire Tucker (second row) Lindsay Gilbert, Kathy Atkinson, Katy Warren, Lindsey Clark, Alicia Baird (third row) Ellis McVoy, Tiffany Lepard Tassin, John Calloway, Tonya Cook (fourth row) Jason Key, Leslie Spurlock, Art Maune (top row) Bryson Howard, Lesley Jones, Betholyn Gentry, Tom Jones. Not shown: Shannon Turley, Christi Arthur, DeAndria Green, Allison Wingfield and Ashley McCrary.

For some faculty members in the College of Health Profession, their roots at UAMS go deep — all the way back to when they were students themselves.


November 21, 2019

Team UAMS Builds Thanksgiving Bags for Stocked & Reddie

Yavonda Chase

About 150 members of Team UAMS volunteered to build Thanksgiving bags for Stocked & Reddie, the UAMS food pantry.

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Thanksgiving at UAMS. Members of Team UAMS gathered Nov. 12 in the Hospital Lobby Gallery to put together Thanksgiving baskets for Stocked & Reddie, the on-campus food pantry.


November 20, 2019

UAMS Breaks Ground on a more than $150 Million Energy Project at Main Campus

Ben Boulden

UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, left, speaks at the start of the groundbreaking ceremony for a $150 million energy project as UA Board of Trustees Chair John Goodson, Christina Clark, UAMS chief operating officer and Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. wait to address attendees.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) broke ground today in a ceremony marking the start of a more than $150 million energy project, including a new $49 million electrical power plant. The project is being paid for by a bond issue approved this year by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. Shovels…



Previous page Next page