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November 20, 2023
UAMS Myeloma Center Hits Impressive Milestone, Sees 1000th Article Published
Researchers and physicians with the Myeloma Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently published their 1,000th article, an impressive milestone that demonstrates the center’s high level of scholarship. “This is a remarkable achievement by our amazing Myeloma Center physicians and researchers,” said Frits van Rhee, M.D., Ph.D., clinical director of the…
November 11, 2023
UAMS Comprehensive Care at Home Provides ‘Pleasant Hospitalization’ for Veteran
Having a health crisis is never convenient, but it often seems to happen at the worst possible time. This was the case for 88-year-old Vernon “Toby” Richards, who was traveling out of state with his wife. Often struggling with chronic health issues because of his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam, he is a loyal and long-time patient of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) hospital system.
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…
November 6, 2023
UAMS BioVentures Awarded Nearly $3 Million for Health Tech Entrepreneurship Program, Invited to White House
LITTLE ROCK — BioVentures LLC at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has secured a nearly $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support entrepreneurs from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are looking to develop health technology and health care businesses in Arkansas. The four-year $2,999,997 grant comes from…
November 2, 2023
Healthgrades Bestows Top Ranking on UAMS for Brain Surgery, Treatment of Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Respiratory Failure
LITTLE ROCK — Healthgrades, the leading resource used by consumers to find a health care provider, today bestowed five stars — its highest rating — on the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for its treatment of heart failure, pneumonia and respiratory failure, and — for the third consecutive year — cranial neurosurgery, or…
October 31, 2023
UAMS College of Nursing’s BSN Program Ranked 86th in Nation by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing among the nation’s 100 best undergraduate nursing programs for the 2023-24 academic year. UAMS’ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program tied for No. 86 out of 656 programs examined by the publication. UAMS was the only Arkansas…
October 30, 2023
UAMS Reopens Newly Renovated Dan Snider and Jon Zieske UAMS Golf Lab
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) reopened today its newly renovated golf laboratory that has been named in honor of renowned Arkansas golfers Dan Snider and the late Jon Zieske, in recognition of their contributions to golf in Arkansas. Snider is chief operating officer emeritus of the private Alotian Club…
October 26, 2023
UAMS Chancellor’s Circle Awards Grants to 13 Programs
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded 13 grants totaling $213,000 at the annual Chancellor’s Circle Grant Awards ceremony held Oct. 23. The Chancellor’s Circle is UAMS’ premier annual giving society. Through its unrestricted annual giving, this group of dedicated members donates more than $200,000 a year that funds grants…
UAMS Police Protect and Serve: ‘We Are Very Safe Here’
Keeping the peace and ensuring safety is a full-time job for any police officer. For members of the UAMS Police Department, being the only police force in the state that serves both a university and a hospital often means having to do more with less.
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…
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