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October 7, 2022

Speakers at International Fest Share Cultural Experiences

Chris Carmody

Toan Bui shares information about Vietnam during the 2019 International Fest. Bui served as the moderator for this year's virtual panel discussion.

Students and employees from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) heard a panel of speakers share details about their home countries and cultures during this year’s International Fest.


October 5, 2022

UAMS Invests Tracie C. Harrison, Ph.D., RN, in Alice An-Loh Sun Chair in Geriatric Nursing

Andrew Vogler

Cowan, Harrison and Patterson

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing invested Tracie C. Harrison, Ph.D., RN, a professor in the UAMS College of Nursing, in the Alice An-Loh Sun Chair in Geriatric Nursing during a Sept. 29 ceremony. “It is my pleasure to be at UAMS, and I am more than…


October 4, 2022

Energy Project Attracts National Attention, Awards

Ben Boulden

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, left, looks on as Chancellor Cam Patterson, center, prepares to push a button on a control panel to start one of the generators at the 2021 dedication of the new UAMS power plant on the east side of the Little Rock campus.

As it nears completion in December, the $150 million UAMS energy project already is producing cost savings and garnering national praise.


October 3, 2022

New Researchers Find Valuable Resources at Research Expo 2022

David Robinson

Veronica Smith, who directs the UAMS Rural Research Network, speaks with Ruiqi Cen, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Fay W. Boozman College of Public. Health.

Research Expo 2022 arrived at a great time for Lisa Jansen, Ph.D., and more than 100 other researchers wanting to learn about and leverage the numerous research resources available at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). “I am a new…


September 30, 2022

UAMS Satellite Training Centers Make Digital Health Accessible, Understandable for All

Benjamin Waldrum

Melony Stokes

New medical innovations are always around the corner. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a host of digital health options that connect patients across the state to providers, often miles away. More virtual visits mean less travel time for patients who don’t live close to their provider, which is a good thing. But…


September 29, 2022

UAMS Chancellor’s Circle Awards Grants to 14 Programs

Andrew Vogler

2022 Chancellor's Circle Grant award winners

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded 14 grants totaling $336,000 at the annual Chancellor’s Circle Grant Awards ceremony held Sept. 19. The Chancellor’s Circle is UAMS’ premier giving society. Through its unrestricted annual giving, this group of dedicated members donates nearly $300,000 a year that funds grants to address…


September 28, 2022

UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Kev' Moye

Bates-Hill

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala earlier this month at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. Several elected officials, in addition to several of the college’s community supporters, faculty, staff and students attended the Sept. 9 soiree. The event featured special…


September 27, 2022

UAMS College of Nursing’s BSN Program Ranked 67th in Nation by U.S. News & World Report

Chris Carmody

U.S. News & World Report recognized the UAMS College of Nursing as one of the nation’s top 100 undergraduate nursing programs for the 2022-23 academic year. UAMS was the only Arkansas program that made the Top 100.

LITTLE ROCK — U.S. News & World Report recognized the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing as one of the nation’s top 100 undergraduate nursing programs for the 2022-23 academic year.


September 23, 2022

Implant Offers UAMS Patient Relief from Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

Kaitlin Barger

Herb Lair at UAMS

Herb Lair got an upgrade to his quality of life after having a device implanted in his spinal cord at UAMS. Lair, 78, suffered from painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) for about two years until he had the procedure in June 2022. Even after major back surgery and different treatment therapies, Lair had trouble walking long…


September 21, 2022

Gittens Reflects on Progress in Annual State of Diversity Address

Chris Carmody

Brian Gittens, vice chancellor of the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, stands with winners of the Edith Irby Jones and UAMS Serves awards.

Brian Gittens, Ed.D., used his fourth annual State of Diversity address to reflect on efforts by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to foster a more inclusive institution.



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