Announcements
March 23, 2026
UAMS Sees Record Participation for Student Research Day
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) experienced its biggest Student Research Day yet. More than 390 posters were submitted, with all five colleges and the Graduate School being represented between the main campus in Little Rock and the Northwest Regional campus in Fayetteville. Additionally, 40 students participated in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)…
March 20, 2026
UAMS College of Medicine Applauds Seniors Heading to Residencies in Arkansas, 29 Other States, D.C.
LITTLE ROCK — Soon-to-be graduates of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine were among thousands of senior medical students nationwide who learned during simultaneous ceremonies March 20 where they will soon begin their residencies.
March 18, 2026
Barnes Touts Importance of Hospitality at El Dorado Visit
C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) chancellor, recently walked into the family medical clinic at the UAMS South Regional Campus in El Dorado, prepared to shake hands, answer questions, and encourage staff with plans for growth. What he didn’t expect was the level of encouragement he’d receive from them….
March 13, 2026
MVP for March — Laura Riedinger
Meet Laura Riedinger, the university’s MVP for March and chaplain resident in UAMS Chaplain Services.
March 4, 2026
New UAMS Chancellor Visits Pine Bluff High School, Encourages Students to Pursue Health Care Careers
C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., new chancellor for UAMS, kicked off his town hall tour of eight regional campuses last week at his hometown of Pine Bluff.
February 26, 2026
Latest Showcase Celebrates Arkansas Children’s Research Institute
The first University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Showcase of Medical Discoveries of 2026 broke new ground as the largest yet since its relaunch, with 35 research poster presentations.
February 12, 2026
UAMS Maternity Kits Evolve to Better Serve Arkansas Families
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is streamlining its efforts to improve health outcomes for mothers and newborns across the state by updating the distribution of its Mother & Infant Supply kits.
February 5, 2026
C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., Selected as Next Chancellor of UAMS
The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today approved the selection of C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as the next chancellor of the state’s only academic health sciences center.
MVP for February — Becky Smith
Meet Becky Smith, the university’s MVP for February and a UAMS Health pharmacy specialist. In the course of her work, she puts into practice the UAMS culture of being polite, friendly, respectful, thoughtful, optimistic and compassionate.
January 27, 2026
UAMS Pharmacy Clinical Services Named 2025 Immunization Champions
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Pharmacy Clinical Services team was recently named 2025 Outstanding Adult Immunization Champions by ImmunizeAR, recognizing its commitment to improving adult immunization rates across the state.
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