Announcements


September 3, 2020

UAMS Research Expo Draws a Virtual Crowd

David Robinson

Yuet-Kin “Ricky” Leung, Ph.D. (left), won the 2020 Research Expo's Grand Door Prize, a manuscript submission fee to be paid by TRI. Leung also enjoyed the 2019 Expo, above with Nagai C. "Neville" Tam, Ph.D. (File Photo)

The UAMS Research Expo on Aug. 25 drew 184 registrants for the virtual event with 25 research service providers presenting via Zoom. Sponsored by the UAMS Translational Research Institute (TRI), the event included overviews of up to five minutes from representatives of the research services. Attendees were able to drop into the event to hear…


Erika Petersen, M.D., First Female Neurosurgeon Named Professor in Arkansas

News Staff

Portrait of Dr. Petersen

Erika Petersen, M.D., didn’t set out to become the first female neurosurgeon to be promoted to the rank of full professor in Arkansas. “If you had asked me to predict a few things in my life, that wouldn’t have been one of them. I would not have predicted being in Arkansas for 10 years. I…


August 27, 2020

Child Care Assistance for Essential Workers

Yavonda Chase

The Arkansas Department of Human Services is offering financial assistance through the CARES Act for essential workers in need of child care. There is no income requirement.

Also, the Office of Human Resources has prepared a list of child care facilities, resources and support programs to help employees manage possible child care needs.


August 20, 2020

Classroom Dedicated for Eating

Yavonda Chase

Classroom G225 in the Rahn Building has been designated as a place for students and employees to eat.


August 18, 2020

UAMS Earns Tree Campus USA Status from Arbor Day Foundation

Ben Boulden

A variety of trees stand near one of the gateway entrances to the UAMS campus, recently recognized for the seventh consecutive year as a Tree Campus USA.

For the seventh consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized the main campus of UAMS as a Tree Campus USA 2019. Penny Talbert, landscape manager in UAMS Campus Operations, said she was grateful for the recognition of the effort she and the team she leads have put into maintaining a health population of trees on…


Updated Employee Separation Policy

Yavonda Chase

Effective Monday, Aug. 17, the updated Administrative Guide 4.5.16, Employee Separation Policy, went into effect in Compliance 360. 


August 17, 2020

Chancellor Praises Team UAMS at August Town Hall Meeting

Yavonda Chase

Recent accolades, including recognition by U.S. News & World Report for the second year, show that "UAMS is providing top-notch health care and education to the people of Arkansas," Chancellor Cam Patterson says at an Aug. 12 Town Hall.

Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, praised Team UAMS for recent accolades awarded the university and Medical Center as he kicked off his Aug. 12 Town Hall in the Spine Institute’s Fred W. Smith Auditorium.


August 14, 2020

UAMS College of Pharmacy Ranked among Top Pharmacy Colleges

Ben Boulden

Best Grad Schools -- U.S. News

The UAMS College of Pharmacy recently was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as having one of the best colleges of pharmacy nationwide, ranking 31st among 134 total colleges in the magazine’s 2020 list. “What makes the College of Pharmacy special is its people. The hard work and passion its faculty and students have…


August 13, 2020

Stocked & Reddie Celebrates One Year of Serving Team UAMS

Yavonda Chase

Calvin Tunstall picks up a gallon of milk at Stocked & Reddie. The food pantry celebrated its first birthday in July.

Stocked & Reddie celebrated its one-year anniversary with cupcakes and the resumption of Thursday hours – all in its new location in the Monroe Building (formerly the Red Cross building).


SEHS COVID Testing Moves to Monroe Building

Yavonda Chase

UAMS students and employees who need a COVID-19 test as determined by Student and Employee Health Services will be tested at the Monroe Building (former Red Cross Building) near the Ray Winder Parking Lot.



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