Medical News
Manley Scholarship Honoring Father and Son Reaches Distinguished Status
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.
Northwest Arkansas Health Summit Returns April 2
The 2026 Northwest Arkansas Health Summit, hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation, will bring community leaders and pioneers in innovative health to Fayetteville on April 2.
Apply Now for 2026-2027 School Year at UAMS Head Start Centers
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Head Start program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.
Barnes Touts Importance of Hospitality at El Dorado Visit
C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) chancellor, recently walked into the family medical clinic at the UAMS South Regional Campus in El Dorado, prepared to shake hands, answer questions, and encourage staff with plans for growth. What he didn’t expect was the level of encouragement he’d receive from them….
State Poison Center Still an Essential Resource for All Arkansans
As the number and complexity of cases have changed over the years, the Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center has continued to adapt and evolve its free, statewide service. In addition to its well-known role as a 24/7 call center, the center has also been a growing source of information for the state’s health care…
UAMS Researcher Receives $3.6 million NIH Grant to Study Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
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.
College of Nursing Awards Scholarships to All 25 Students in Accelerated BSN 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.
UAMS to Hold Job Fair on March 28
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hosting a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28 in the I. Dodd Wilson Building on the Little Rock campus.
Sign Up for UAMS Undergraduate Pre-Health Conference by March 20
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites all undergraduate students from four-year or two-year colleges in Arkansas or Arkansas students attending college in bordering states to attend its Undergraduate Pre-Health Conference on April 17.
Applications are due by March 20.