College of Nursing


July 24, 2026

Childhood Struggles Inspire College of Nursing Student’s Passion for Helping Others

Chris Carmody

Malayah Lee stands in front of a wall in the Daniel W. Rahn Interprofessional Education Building at UAMS.

Although Malayah Lee has excelled in the classroom for most of her life, she notes that none of her academic achievements have come easily. 


July 16, 2026

College of Nursing Event Showcases State-of-the-Art Simulation Training

Chris Carmody

Four students from Southeast Arkansas College work to resuscitate a high-fidelity manikin during their July 9 visit to the UAMS College of Nursing’s Innovative Practice and Simulation Center.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing recently welcomed a group of students from Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) for an event that showcased some of the high-tech tools employed by UAMS to train the next generation of nurses.


June 12, 2026

Graduates Reconnect with UAMS at the 2026 Alumni Reunion Dinner

Andrew Vogler

C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.

June 12, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) welcomed graduates to Little Rock for the 2026 Alumni Reunion, an evening that honored alumni from all colleges and the graduate school. John Erck, vice chancellor for the Division of Institutional Advancement, opened the formal ceremony for the evening. “We are delighted to…


June 8, 2026

UAMS Receives $7 Million from Windgate Foundation to Fund Scholarships and Create Endowment

Andrew Vogler

Windgate Foundation press conference

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $7 million grant from the Windgate Foundation, UAMS announced today. The grant will provide $1 million in funding for 15 full tuition scholarships — three scholarships in each of UAMS’ five colleges — for the class entering in fall 2027, and an…


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.


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 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 14, 2026

Conference Highlights Importance of Partnerships in Nursing Research

Chris Carmody

Keneshia Bryant-Moore, professor in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, speaks during the Arkansas Nursing Research Day panel on maternal health.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted a May 1 conference that gave nurses and nursing students from across the state an opportunity to exchange ideas and celebrate the impact of nursing research.


UAMS Invests Sarah J. Rhoads, Ph.D., DNP, FAAN, in Linda C. Hodges Endowed Dean’s Chair

Andrew Vogler

Rhoads

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invested Sarah J. Rhoads, Ph.D., DNP, FAAN, dean of the UAMS College of Nursing, into the Linda C. Hodges Endowed Dean’s Chair during a May 7 ceremony. “As I prepared for this day, I reflected on stories that brought me here, and I want…


April 27, 2026

Conference Gives High School, Undergraduate Students a Look at UAMS’ Academic Programs

Chris Carmody

Andersyn Van Kuren, a 10th grader at Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock, performs chest compressions on a manikin during a trauma-care simulation in the UAMS Simulation Center.

On a recent Saturday morning at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Simulation Center, six high school students gathered around a manikin that needed immediate medical attention.



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