Residents and faculty in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently competed as one of 56 neurosurgery softball teams in a tournament in New York City’s Central Park. The 21st Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament, a fundraising event for brain tumor research, is a one-day, elimination-style event in…
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy Dean Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D., was recently inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni by her alma mater, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Barbershop Talk research team will host, “Beyond the Field, Real Talk on Health, Success and Life After the Game.” This free event takes place 2 p.m., Friday, June 19, at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock….
More than 30 students and their family members in Springdale joined together for a 10-minute trek to school recently, showing that going to school doesn’t have to just be a morning routine. It can be fun and healthy, too.
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to help train joint M.D./Ph.D. students to become top-notch clinician-scientists.
More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
LITTLE ROCK — Gene Shelby, M.D., an emergency physician with National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas, received the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine’s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Service Award. “This award is truly a highlight of my professional career, and I am so appreciative of the people who made…
Our brains help us think, learn, remember, solve problems, and connect with the people around us. As we age, it is normal to experience changes in memory and thinking, but significant memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior may be signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
June 12, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) welcomed graduates to Little Rock for the 2026 Alumni Reunion, an evening that honored alumni from all colleges and the graduate school. John Erck, vice chancellor for the Division of Institutional Advancement, opened the formal ceremony for the evening. “We are delighted to…
