College of Pharmacy


April 7, 2026

UAMS Colleges Ranked Among U.S. News’ Top Graduate Schools for 2026

Chris Carmody

The front of the UAMS Medical Center is shown in this photo.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, and Public Health garnered recognition among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Graduate Schools for 2026.


April 2, 2026

Milne Scholarship, Honoring Late Longtime Dean, Reaches Distinguished Status

Benjamin Waldrum

Gannon Larry and Phyllis Milne

Each year, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy awards more than a half million dollars in scholarships to qualified students, representing a significant and sustained show of support from alumni, faculty, and friends of the college.


March 19, 2026

Manley Scholarship Honoring Father and Son Reaches Distinguished Status

Benjamin Waldrum

Robert N and Robert H Manley

Each year, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy awards more than a half million dollars in scholarships to qualified students, representing a significant and sustained show of support from alumni, faculty, and friends of the college.


March 18, 2026

State Poison Center Still an Essential Resource for All Arkansans

Benjamin Waldrum

Ari Filip 2023

As the number and complexity of cases have changed over the years, the Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center has continued to adapt and evolve its free, statewide service. In addition to its well-known role as a 24/7 call center, the center has also been a growing source of information for the state’s health care…


March 17, 2026

Aleda Chen, Pharm.D., Ph.D., Bita Fayaz-Farkhad, Ph.D., Join College of Pharmacy Faculty

Benjamin Waldrum

Chen and Fayaz-Farkhad

Aleda Chen, Pharm.D., Ph.D., and Bita Fayaz-Farkhad, Ph.D., have joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy faculty. Chen is director for assessment and a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, while Fayaz-Farkhad is an assistant professor in the department’s Division of Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy.


March 12, 2026

Thompson Scholarship Reaches Distinguished Status, Honors Longtime Educator

Benjamin Waldrum

Lloyd Thompson UAMS College of Pharmacy

Each year, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy awards more than a half million dollars in scholarships to qualified students, representing a significant and sustained show of support from alumni, faculty, and friends of the college.


March 10, 2026

Pharmacy Alumnus Encourages Growth, Innovation for Community-Based Pharmacy Residents

Benjamin Waldrum

Jon Martin, Pharm.D.

Experiential education represents a significant milestone in a pharmacy student’s life, where they learn alongside pharmacists providing care for real patients. As they move from site to site, students begin to make decisions on how they want to specialize in their careers after graduation. Sometimes, it’s a homegrown touch that can have the most impact.


February 18, 2026

Larkin Family Scholarship, Begun by Two Brothers, Reaches Distinguished Status

Benjamin Waldrum

Keith and Joe Larkin

Each year, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy awards more than a half million dollars in scholarships to qualified students, representing a significant and sustained show of support from alumni, faculty, and friends of the college.


February 3, 2026

Digital Health Diabetes Education Improves Health of Rural Communities Across Arkansas

David Wise

Nurse giving a patient a blood sugar level test

LITTLE ROCK — Delivering family-centered diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs through digital health can significantly improve health outcomes for people with Type 2 diabetes, particularly those living in rural and underserved communities, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.


January 27, 2026

UAMS Pharmacy Clinical Services Named 2025 Immunization Champions

Benjamin Waldrum

UAMS Pharmacy Clinical Services Cox Jones Kelley

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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