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March 30, 2026

College of Medicine Class of 2026 Celebrates Matches Across 30 States, D.C.

Linda Satter

Haya Safar stands beside a map showing where all the UAMS seniors are going, holding a sign announcing that she matched at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard in Boston.

Senior medical students on the verge of receiving their medical credentials from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) gathered March 20 in central Arkansas and Fayetteville to learn where they will spend their next three to seven years of training.


March 27, 2026

Bariatric Surgery at UAMS Weight Loss Clinic Transforms Young Mother’s Life

Linda Satter

Jazmin Johnson, patient, and her doctor, surgeon Lexie Vaughn, pose for a picture together in a hallway at UAMS.

March 27, 2026 | Jazmin Samone Johnson, a married mother of four, was diagnosed in 2016 with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that caused irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, and weight gain. As she struggled to manage the symptoms, she became increasingly anxious and depressed and eventually was also diagnosed with chronic…


March 25, 2026

UAMS, University of Arkansas Launch Six-Year Bachelor’s to Medical Degree Program

David Wise

UAMS and the University of Arkansas will launch an accelerated six-year Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Medicine (BS-MD) program in fall 2027.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (U of A) recently  announced plans for a new accelerated six-year Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Medicine (BS-MD) program, creating a direct pathway for exceptional students to progress from high school to a medical degree while reducing both training time and student debt.


March 23, 2026

After 60 Years of Suffering, Arkansas Woman Finds Remission with FDA-Cleared SAINT® Depression Therapy

Tim Taylor

Sandy Rasmussen of Hot Springs says SAINT® Depression Therapy has given her control over her life.

LITTLE ROCK — This month marks the one-year anniversary of remission for an Arkansas patient who has been battling major depression for more than 60 years, experiencing countless medications, interventions and sadly, multiple suicide attempts.


UAMS Sees Record Participation for Student Research Day

Nathan Tidwell

Elaina Buchanan

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) experienced its biggest Student Research Day yet. More than 390 posters were submitted, with all five colleges and the Graduate School being represented between the main campus in Little Rock and the Northwest Regional campus in Fayetteville. Additionally, 40 students participated in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT)…


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

UAMS Researcher Receives $3.6 million NIH Grant to Study Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Linda Satter

group photo: Yunmeng Liu, Ph.D., in white coat, with members of her laboratory.

LITTLE ROCK — Yunmeng Liu, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has received a $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study diabetes and cardiovascular disease.


March 17, 2026

College of Nursing Awards Scholarships to All 25 Students in Accelerated BSN Program

Chris Carmody

Students gather around an attendee at the scholarship reception. The UAMS College of Nursing held the Feb. 26 reception at the Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville to award $2,000 in scholarships to every member of the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Students from the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing expressed relief and gratitude after receiving a pair of scholarships to ease the financial burden as they navigate the rigorous 15-month program.


March 13, 2026

Job-Shadowing Events Help Hall High Students See Academic, Career Opportunities at UAMS

Chris Carmody

Students from the Hall-West High School of Innovation explored a variety of health care specialties, including respiratory therapy, during their six days at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

A group of students from the Hall-West High School of Innovation recently spent six days on the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) campus shadowing health professionals and learning about the academic and career opportunities available to them after they graduate in May.


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.



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