Philanthropy

A general category created for all things philanthropy at UAMS.

April 2, 2026

Milne Scholarship, Honoring Late Longtime Dean, Reaches Distinguished Status

Benjamin Waldrum

Gannon Larry and Phyllis Milne

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.


March 19, 2026

Manley Scholarship Honoring Father and Son Reaches Distinguished Status

Benjamin Waldrum

Robert N and Robert H Manley

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.


March 17, 2026

College of Nursing Awards Scholarships to All 25 Students in Accelerated BSN Program

Chris Carmody

Students gather around an attendee at the scholarship reception. The UAMS College of Nursing held the Feb. 26 reception at the Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville to award $2,000 in scholarships to every member of the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing 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.


March 12, 2026

Thompson Scholarship Reaches Distinguished Status, Honors Longtime Educator

Benjamin Waldrum

Lloyd Thompson UAMS College of Pharmacy

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.


March 5, 2026

Tommy and Kathryn May Gift $200,000 to UAMS to Elevate Chair in Support of ALS Treatment, Research

Andrew Vogler

Tommy May

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $200,000 gift from J. Thomas “Tommy” May and Kathryn May to elevate the J. Thomas May Endowed Chair in Department of Neurology in the UAMS College of Medicine to a distinguished chair. Thomas May Endowed Distinguished Chair supports research and clinical care…


February 18, 2026

Larkin Family Scholarship, Begun by Two Brothers, Reaches Distinguished Status

Benjamin Waldrum

Keith and Joe Larkin

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.


December 9, 2025

Rampy Foundation Relays $51,313 Donation from Bentonville to UAMS Department of Neurology for MS Research

Andrew Vogler

Rampy Run

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Neurology in the College of Medicine received $51,313 for multiple sclerosis research from the Rampy MS Research Foundation during a ceremony today.


November 26, 2025

UAMS Invests Steven A. Webber, M.D., in Arkansas Medical Society Distinguished Dean’s Chair

Andrew Vogler

College of Medicine Dean Steven Webber, M.D. (seated) and members of the Arkansas Medical Society.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Steven A. Webber, M.D., UAMS executive vice chancellor and College of Medicine dean, in the Arkansas Medical Society Distinguished Dean’s Chair during a Nov. 17 ceremony.


November 21, 2025

UAMS Invests Sanjaya Viswamitra, M.D., in Ernest J. Ferris, M.D., Chair in Diagnostic Radiology

Andrew Vogler

Sanjaya Viswamitra

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine invested Sanjaya Viswamitra, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Radiology in the College of Medicine, in the Ernest J. Ferris, M.D., Chair in Diagnostic Radiology during a Nov. 6 ceremony. “I want to extend my gratitude to the people…


November 20, 2025

GoldBug Gives $100,000 to Create Fund Supporting Maternal Health Training

Andrew Vogler

Doula speaking to a pregnant woman outside the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $100,000 gift from GoldBug, a Denver-based company specializing in products for babies and young children, to create the Doula and Lactation Training Program Fund in the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation. “I am grateful for Goldbug’s commitment to UAMS as we…



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