Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
November 9, 2023
UAMS Hosts Breakfast, Donation Drive to Show Appreciation for Veterans
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Nov. 6 hosted a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast to honor students and employees for their service in the armed forces. The event, organized by the Veterans Subcommittee of the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI), was part of a monthlong celebration of veterans at UAMS…
October 24, 2023
International Fest Celebrates Cultures of UAMS Students, Employees
Hundreds of people gathered recently at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to celebrate the countries and cultures represented at International Fest.
October 23, 2023
UAMS Awarded $3.25 Million Federal Grant for Creation of Health Career Program in Delta, South Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a five-year, $3.25 million federal grant to support the creation of a program that will help students from 20 underserved counties in the Arkansas Delta and southern part of the state pursue careers in health care. The Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program…
September 14, 2023
Gittens Delivers Fifth Annual State of Diversity Address
Brian Gittens, Ed.D., MPA, delivered his fifth annual State of Diversity address to a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) crowd, describing the university’s commitment to inclusivity as “dynamic and thriving.”
August 18, 2023
UAMS Commemorates Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a week of events to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the law that prohibits discrimination in employment, transportation and many other areas of public life. The week culminated in a virtual seminar in which UAMS employees shared their experiences of living…
August 15, 2023
UAMS Celebrates Students in Health Career University Programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) hosted a July 27 celebration to honor students for their summer achievements in Health Career University programs. Brian Gittens, Ed.D., MPA, vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, kicked off the Health Career University Summer Bash by applauding the students…
August 4, 2023
Winston Uses Career to Promote Public Health and Public Health Education
Amanda Winston, MPH, is adamant about promoting the value of public health and a public health education, to the students she mentors. Winston, who graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health in the spring of 2020, is the education coordinator for the UAMS HBCU Med…
July 26, 2023
Pathways Academy Summer Camps Reach Children Across State
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Pathways Academy marked its second year of summer programming by holding a series of events in Little Rock to introduce participants to STEM-H careers and provide them with the tools they’ll need to be successful adults. Pathways Academy — part of the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity…
July 14, 2023
UAMS Hosts STEAM Education Camp
Through a collaborative effort of the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 25 students from Reed Elementary in the Dumas School District visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on June 19 as part of a science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM)…
July 6, 2023
UAMS Welcomes First Cohort of Pre-Nursing Summer Scholars Program
Seven students from colleges across the state came to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for the inaugural Pre-Nursing Summer Scholars program, a three-day session intended to give them the tools they’ll need to gain acceptance to nursing school. The program, a partnership between the UAMS College of Nursing and the Division for…
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