Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
May 25, 2023
UAMS Announces Partnership with Hall STEAM Magnet High School
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Hall STEAM Magnet High School have announced a partnership that will provide Hall students with hands-on learning opportunities and exposure to careers in health care. The collaboration is part of the Academies of Central Arkansas, an education initiative involving Pulaski County’s four public school districts and…
May 3, 2023
UAMS Pharmacy Students Participate in Association’s Regional Conference
Ten students represented the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) chapter of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association at a regional conference that gave them the opportunity to network with peers, pharmacists and potential employers. The conference, held March 31-April 1 in New Orleans, included pharmacy students from the organization’s West Coast, Midwest and Southwest…
April 11, 2023
UAMS Celebrates Achievements of Phenomenal Women
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated Women’s History Month with a March 30 ceremony that honored 36 employees nominated by their colleagues as Phenomenal Women. The event, Celebrating UAMS Phenomenal Women 2023: Every Woman Has A Story, was organized by the Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Subcommittee of the UAMS Division for Diversity,…
April 6, 2023
Conference Offers Support for Students Interested in Pursuing Health Careers
More than 130 college students from across the state met at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the Minority Association of Premedical Students (MAPS) Conference, an event that offers information and networking opportunities for those who are interested in applying for health professional programs. The Edith Irby Jones Chapter of the Student…
March 24, 2023
SUPER Project Students Present Work at Health Disparities Conference
Staff and faculty members from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) joined SUPER Project participants at a conference in New Orleans that offered the students an opportunity to present their research on health disparities. The Serving Underrepresented Populations through Engagement and Research (SUPER) Project, part of…
March 9, 2023
UAMS Ceremony Recognizes Pioneers in Black History Wall of Honor Exhibit
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) held a Feb. 28 ceremony to recognize members of UAMS’ 2023 Black History Wall of Honor Exhibit. The exhibit, which was displayed in the hospital’s first-floor admissions and discharge area during Black History Month, highlighted the accomplishments of Black pioneers…
March 6, 2023
Students in UAMS Pathways Academy Gain Exposure to Health Professions
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted high school students from Pathways Academy’s Pine Bluff and Little Rock programs for a day of hands-on learning opportunities provided by the UAMS College of Health Professions. Pathways Academy — part of UAMS’ Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — is an educational and community engagement…
February 7, 2023
UAMS’ Health Career University Accepting Applications for Programs in Camden, Magnolia
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications for Health Career University programs in Camden and Magnolia. Health Career University encompasses a variety of high-tech, innovative programs that provide high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented minority groups with interactive exposure to…
Brian Gittens, Ed.D., MPA, Receives Diamond Award in Recognition of UAMS’ Diversity Efforts
LITTLE ROCK — Brian Gittens, Ed.D., MPA, vice chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI), was honored by the Diamond Awards program in recognition of UAMS’ efforts to promote inclusivity and health equity. At a January gala in Atlanta, Gittens accepted the Diamond Award for…
February 3, 2023
UAMS Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hosted a virtual seminar to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and examine his efforts to eliminate health and economic disparities. The event, “Remembering Dr. King’s Other Dream: Economic Security and Health Equity,” was sponsored by the Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Subcommittee of the UAMS…
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