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College of Health Professions, student scholarship recipients gather on the staircase in the Bruce Commons are of the Rahn Building.

College of Health Professions Scholarship Reception Recognizes Student Success, Donors

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions held its annual Scholarship Reception on the evening of Aug. 28, bringing together students, donors and faculty to celebrate students’ successes and the power of financial support in higher education. This year’s event highlighted the remarkable generosity of donors and the tangible impact…

Baku Acharya, Bahaa Jabali and Christopher Godwin

New College of Pharmacy Ph.D. Graduates Plan Their Futures

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy has a strong graduate program in addition to its nationally ranked pharmacy school. Although most graduates go straight into the field after completing their Pharm.D., others buckle down for a few more years to obtain their Ph.D. before they forge new careers in their…

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UAMS Hosting Neurodiversity Conference in Northwest Arkansas on Sept. 18

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus is hosting its second annual Neurodiversity Conference on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education in Springdale. This year’s event, themed “Equipped to Care: A Toolkit for Neuro-Inclusive Practice,” is presented…

Stroke survivors (left to right) Cam Deacon, Jessica Nattin and John David Prentiss, describe their strokes for conference-goers.

UAMS Stroke Conference Highlights Care, Statistics, Survivors

Arkansas health care professionals who treat stroke patients gathered Aug. 22 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to learn practical ways of delivering optimal care in their facilities and to learn about advanced care options across the state. The 2025 Annual Stroke Conference, presented by the UAMS Comprehensive Stroke Center, is a…

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UAMS Mourns Death of Nancy “Jo” Smith

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) mourns the death of Nancy “Jo” Smith, 73, on Aug. 28.  For 45 years, Smith dedicated her life to helping and caring for patients at UAMS, most recently as director of Special Services.

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