College of Pharmacy
March 18, 2026
State Poison Center Still an Essential Resource for All Arkansans
As the number and complexity of cases have changed over the years, the Arkansas Poison and Drug Information Center has continued to adapt and evolve its free, statewide service. In addition to its well-known role as a 24/7 call center, the center has also been a growing source of information for the state’s health care…
March 17, 2026
Aleda Chen, Pharm.D., Ph.D., Bita Fayaz-Farkhad, Ph.D., Join College of Pharmacy Faculty
Aleda Chen, Pharm.D., Ph.D., and Bita Fayaz-Farkhad, Ph.D., have joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy faculty. Chen is director for assessment and a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, while Fayaz-Farkhad is an assistant professor in the department’s Division of Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy.
March 12, 2026
Thompson Scholarship Reaches Distinguished Status, Honors Longtime Educator
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 10, 2026
Pharmacy Alumnus Encourages Growth, Innovation for Community-Based Pharmacy Residents
Experiential education represents a significant milestone in a pharmacy student’s life, where they learn alongside pharmacists providing care for real patients. As they move from site to site, students begin to make decisions on how they want to specialize in their careers after graduation. Sometimes, it’s a homegrown touch that can have the most impact.
February 18, 2026
Larkin Family Scholarship, Begun by Two Brothers, Reaches Distinguished Status
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.
February 3, 2026
Digital Health Diabetes Education Improves Health of Rural Communities Across Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — Delivering family-centered diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs through digital health can significantly improve health outcomes for people with Type 2 diabetes, particularly those living in rural and underserved communities, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.
January 27, 2026
UAMS Pharmacy Clinical Services Named 2025 Immunization Champions
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Pharmacy Clinical Services team was recently named 2025 Outstanding Adult Immunization Champions by ImmunizeAR, recognizing its commitment to improving adult immunization rates across the state.
December 19, 2025
UAMS Announces 40 New Full-Tuition Scholarships for Incoming Students in Fall 2026
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today a new initiative for attracting some of the best Arkansas students to UAMS. The program will provide full tuition and fees for 40 exceptional students entering UAMS, including the College of Medicine, with the fall 2026 semester.
December 10, 2025
College of Pharmacy Adds Two Faculty Members
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy recently welcomed Reaid Hasan, Ph.D., and Tamer Kaoud, Ph.D., as new faculty members. Both join the College of Pharmacy as assistant professors of pharmaceutical sciences.
December 4, 2025
Pharmacy Graduate Students Take Home AAPS Research Awards
Two graduate students with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy received top marks for their research presentations at the annual American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences (AAPS) PharmSci 360 meeting, held Nov. 9-12 in San Antonio.
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