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October 8, 2026

White Coat Ceremony Marks Next Step in College of Nursing Students’ Education

Chris Carmody

Students recite the Nightingale Pledge during the UAMS College of Nursing’s white coat ceremony.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing held a white coat ceremony Oct. 2 at the First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock, welcoming more than 150 students to the clinical phase of their education.


October 7, 2026

College of Nursing Recognizes Scholarship Recipients, Donors

Chris Carmody

Sarah Rhoads, dean of the UAMS College of Nursing, addresses scholarship recipients and donors during the Sept. 22 reception.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing hosted a Sept. 22 reception to recognize scholarship recipients and express gratitude for the alumni and community members who have offered their support. 


September 29, 2026

College of Pharmacy Students Receive Scholarships in Dual Ceremonies

Benjamin Waldrum

Pharmacy students in Little Rock who received research fellowship scholarships pose for a photo.

The UAMS College of Pharmacy held separate ceremonies in Little Rock and Springdale on Sept. 17 and 18 to celebrate 136 students who received scholarships this year. The annual events recognize the students’ hard work and the contributions made by the college’s many donors. Dean Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D., attended both ceremonies and shook hands with…


September 28, 2026

Graduate School Celebrates Next Group of Ph.D. Candidates

Nathan Tidwell

Thomas Williams, Katie Cruse, Katie Ryan

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School’s research induction ceremony represents a significant milestone for students in their pursuit of a doctoral degree.


September 17, 2026

College of Public Health Students to Participate in National Ambassador Program

Kev' Moye

Z. Harris

Leylah Esmail and Zharia Harris, both students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, earned the opportunity to participate in the 2026-2027 Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s This is Public Health Ambassador Program.


September 11, 2026

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Future Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists

Ben Boulden

Students and faculty of the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology gather on the steps outside the I. Dodd Wilson Building after the white coat ceremony for the Doctor of Audiology Class of 2030 and the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Class of 2028.

The UAMS Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology recently celebrated the new incoming classes of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Class of 2028 and the Doctor of Audiology Class of 2030 with a white coat ceremony.


September 2, 2026

College of Pharmacy Class of 2030 Dons White Coats

Benjamin Waldrum

Diana Hernandez and Maya Henderson, College of Pharmacy Class of 2030

White coats symbolize the beginning of a long journey for new pharmacy students, which can carry a lot of emotional weight. The UAMS College of Pharmacy’s incoming Class of 2030 didn’t show any nerves, though, as they donned their coats for the first time. The ceremony was held Friday, Aug. 28, at the Connor Performing…


September 1, 2026

College of Public Health Student Serves as Guest Editor for Themed Research Collection

Kev' Moye

Kadia

Benjamin Momo Kadia, a doctoral student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health epidemiology program, was part of a guest editorial team for a study that focused on youth stunting.


August 28, 2026

UAMS Physician Assistant Class of 2026 Celebrated at Valediction Ceremony

Ben Boulden

Members of the PA Class of 2026 gather on Aug. 21 after the Valediction for one last formal photo together.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Physician Assistant (PA) Program’s Class of 2026 students celebrated the completion of their degrees in a valediction ceremony.


August 19, 2026

UAMS College of Medicine Welcomes 172-Member Class of 2030 with White Coats

Linda Satter

Group photo in front of UAMS fountain of UAMS College of Medicine Class of 2026 in white coats

In ceremonies held Aug. 7 in Little Rock and Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine extended a warm welcome to 172 new medical students comprising the Class of 2030.



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