Announcements


May 27, 2026

College of Health Professions Celebrates Graduates, Strong Growth at Commencement

Ben Boulden

With diplomas in hand, new graduates of the College of Health Professions class of 2026 prepare to exit the Statehouse Convention Center after the commencement ceremony.

The College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated its largest graduating class, adding about 100 students in the Class of 2026 when compared to last year.


May 22, 2026

UAMS College of Nursing Celebrates Accomplishments of 159 Graduates

Chris Carmody

UAMS Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes addresses the audience during the College of Nursing’s commencement ceremony.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing held a May 15 commencement ceremony to celebrate the achievements of 159 graduates in the Class of 2026.


UAMS Drug Discoveries, Emerging Therapies Highlighted at Research Showcase

Shea Stewart

Photo of a sign announcing the Showcase of Medical Discoveries spotlighted drug discovery and emerging therapies at UAMS.

Advances at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in developing next-generation treatments for cancer, infectious diseases, retinal injury, and more were the focus of the May 13 Showcase of Medical Discoveries.


May 21, 2026

UAMS Installs New Turf Volleyball Court in West Campus Courtyard

Ben Boulden

Physician Assistant Studies students play volleyball on the new court surface..

Students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) now have a new place to unwind and stay active, following the installation of an artificial turf volleyball court on the west side of campus.


May 20, 2026

College of Nursing’s ‘Yoga With the Dean’ Session Promotes Wellness, Connection

Chris Carmody

Sarah Rhoads, dean of the UAMS College of Nursing, and four other participants stretch their arms toward the ceiling during the yoga session.

As people rolled out their yoga mats on a classroom floor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the dean of the UAMS College of Nursing prepared to serve as a student instead of a teacher. 


May 19, 2026

Pharmacy Graduates, Alumni Announce Postgraduate Matches

Benjamin Waldrum

Mackenzie McGuire COP postgraduate match 2026

A crowd of family, friends and well-wishers celebrated 30 UAMS College of Pharmacy graduating students and alumni as they announced their postgraduate residency and postgraduate training matches in a ceremony held May 14 in Little Rock.


May 18, 2026

UAMS Graduates 1,237 Health Professionals

Chris Carmody

Graduates from the UAMS College of Pharmacy take part in this year’s commencement exercises.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to recognize 1,237 students who earned degrees or certificates from the university’s five colleges and graduate school.


May 15, 2026

Technology, Transportation Top Topics at UAMS North Central Town Hall

Andrea Hooten

Timothy Abels, M.D., speaks to Dr. Barnes and Dr. Gardner

Employees at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) North Central Regional Campus in Batesville shared their ideas and frustrations in caring for rural patients at a recent town hall with Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.


May 6, 2026

Third-Year Pharmacy Students Receive Pins, Ready for Patient Care

Benjamin Waldrum

Christy Bell, Dean Stowe and John Vinson

A total of 91 third-year students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy received commemorative pins in split ceremonies held April 10 in Fayetteville and April 24 in Little Rock. The annual tradition recognizes the symbolic transition from classroom instruction to patient care as students enter their final year of pharmacy school.


May 4, 2026

MVP for May — Laura Hanson

News Staff

Laura Hanson, MVP for May 2026

Meet Laura Hanson, the university’s MVP for May, is a radiation safety officer in Institutional Support Services. In the course of her work, she puts into practice the UAMS culture of being polite, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, optimistic and compassionate.



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