Graduate School
November 13, 2023
Sean Taverna, Ph.D., Joins UAMS as Graduate School Dean
LITTLE ROCK — Sean Taverna, Ph.D., is the new dean of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School. He succeeds Robert E. McGehee, Jr., Ph.D., who retired after serving as dean since 2004. A cancer researcher and molecular scientist with a successful track record as a graduate student mentor, leader and recruiter,…
October 5, 2023
Presentation of White Lab Coats Signifies the Next Step for Doctoral Candidates
The progression from student to researcher was the theme of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School’s annual research induction ceremony. Faculty, family, mentors, program directors and students gathered Sept. 11 at the I. Dodd Wilson Education Building. Students were presented with white lab coats, an acknowledgement of passing the Ph.D. qualifying…
September 22, 2023
UAMS’ Initiative to Maximize Student Development Expands Access to Biomedical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) program plays a key role in preparing students enrolled in the Graduate School’s biomedical science doctoral programs for success. Created in 2009 through a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), IMSD’s goal is to increase the number…
August 29, 2023
UAMS Hosts Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Ten students from nine different colleges and universities gained research experience and mentoring during the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). SURP is a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)-funded effort in the UAMS Graduate School. The program, which ran from May 22-July 21, is aimed…
August 23, 2023
Enthusiastic Scholars Talk Science at Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium
Students from 41 colleges and universities across the nation recently attended the 10th Annual Arkansas Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The symposium celebrated achievements by undergraduates pursuing research in a wide range of biomedical-related topics. The UAMS Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology organized and sponsored the…
June 5, 2023
UAMS’ Antiño Allen, Ph.D., Receives Radiation Research Society Award
LITTLE ROCK — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher Antiño R. Allen, Ph.D., is the 2023 recipient of the Michael Fry Award from the Radiation Research Society.
May 25, 2023
UAMS Graduate School Celebrates at Brunch
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School held a Commencement Day brunch May 20 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Little Rock. The brunch, attended by faculty, family, staff, and students, preceded UAMS’ commencement later in the day and celebrated the Class of 2023. Graduate School Dean Robert E. McGehee, Jr., Ph.D.,…
May 12, 2023
UAMS Graduate School Spring Reception Highlights Faculty, Staff, Students
The Graduate School at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held its Spring Awards Reception on April 20 and celebrated faculty, staff and students for their achievements. It was the final awards reception for Robert E. McGehee, Jr., Ph.D., dean of the UAMS Graduate School, who is retiring May 20, the day of…
March 27, 2023
Student Research Day Continues to Grow with Inclusion of Northwest Campus
Graduate and professional students, postdoctoral researchers, medical staff and fellows presented their research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Student Research Day, a university-wide event hosted by the Division of Research and Innovation, Academic Affairs, the Graduate School, the Northwest Regional Campus and Academic Senate. This year’s event was the first in…
December 13, 2022
Graduate School Recognizes Faculty and Students at Annual Holiday Awards Ceremony
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School recognized students and faculty for their achievements during the school’s Holiday Reception and Award Ceremony on Dec. 9. Graduate School Dean Robert E. McGehee Jr., Ph.D., presented the awards, telling attendees that it would be his final winter ceremony as dean. He plans to retire…
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