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September 24, 2026
Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS $5 Million to Fund 6 Initiatives
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received more than $5 million in funding under the HEART and RISE ARKANSAS initiatives of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
September 15, 2026
Martina Steed, Ph.D., CRNA, Named Director of UAMS College of Nursing’s Nurse Anesthesia Program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing named Martina Steed, Ph.D., CRNA, as the next director of its Nurse Anesthesia Program.
September 9, 2026
Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, Named Assistant Dean in UAMS College of Nursing
Michael Manley, MNSc, RN, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing as assistant dean of community engagement and faculty practice.
August 24, 2026
College of Nursing Alumna Shares Keys to Success in Innovation, Entrepreneurship
Amy Hester, Ph.D., RN, an entrepreneur and adjunct faculty member in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, recently shared her tips for success in business and innovation with nearly 200 students and faculty members during the college’s fall orientation.
August 11, 2026
Graduate School’s Ph.D. in Nursing Program Stands Alone in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School is home to the only program in the state offering a doctoral degree in nursing. The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program gives candidates the opportunity to progress into advanced roles in nursing.
July 24, 2026
Childhood Struggles Inspire College of Nursing Student’s Passion for Helping Others
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
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
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
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
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.
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