Inside News


May 22, 2026

UAMS Drug Discoveries, Emerging Therapies Highlighted at Research Showcase

Shea Stewart

Photo of a sign announcing the Showcase of Medical Discoveries spotlighted drug discovery and emerging therapies at UAMS.

Advances at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in developing next-generation treatments for cancer, infectious diseases, retinal injury, and more were the focus of the May 13 Showcase of Medical Discoveries.


May 21, 2026

UAMS Installs New Turf Volleyball Court in West Campus Courtyard

Ben Boulden

Physician Assistant Studies students play volleyball on the new court surface..

Students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) now have a new place to unwind and stay active, following the installation of an artificial turf volleyball court on the west side of campus.


May 20, 2026

College of Nursing’s ‘Yoga With the Dean’ Session Promotes Wellness, Connection

Chris Carmody

Sarah Rhoads, dean of the UAMS College of Nursing, and four other participants stretch their arms toward the ceiling during the yoga session.

As people rolled out their yoga mats on a classroom floor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the dean of the UAMS College of Nursing prepared to serve as a student instead of a teacher. 


May 15, 2026

Technology, Transportation Top Topics at UAMS North Central Town Hall

Andrea Hooten

Timothy Abels, M.D., speaks to Dr. Barnes and Dr. Gardner

Employees at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) North Central Regional Campus in Batesville shared their ideas and frustrations in caring for rural patients at a recent town hall with Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D.


May 4, 2026

UAMS Names Cheryl Lane as Vice Chancellor for Information Technology

Yavonda Chase

A woman with blonde hair wearing a black blazer and necklace poses against a gray background next to the UAMS logo on a white background.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has named Cheryl Lane as vice chancellor for Information Technology.


April 13, 2026

Town Hall at Northeast Regional Campus Highlights Leaders at All Levels

Andrea Hooten

Dr. Barnes speaks to a group of family medicine residents

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., spoke to 70 UAMS Northeast employees at a recent town hall, building upon topics that drive his leadership.


April 10, 2026

UA System President Jay Silveria Speaks to UAMS Employees

Andrew Vogler

Jay B. Silveria

Jay B. Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, spoke to employees at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) during a town hall meeting April 1.


March 31, 2026

UAMS Running Club Sees One of Their Own Win the Little Rock Half Marathon

Nathan Tidwell

Rodrigo Meade

A group formed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for runners at all fitness levels has a champion, UAMS College of Medicine student Rodrigo Meade


March 26, 2026

UAMS Raising Its Minimum Wage to $16 an Hour

Yavonda Chase

UAMS Exterior

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is raising its minimum wage from $15 to $16 an hour, effective April 12.


March 4, 2026

New UAMS Chancellor Visits Pine Bluff High School, Encourages Students to Pursue Health Care Careers

Andrea Hooten

Chancellor C. Lowrey Barnes speaks to the high school students behind the podium

C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., new chancellor for UAMS, kicked off his town hall tour of eight regional campuses last week at his hometown of Pine Bluff.



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