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UAMS Part of Arkansas Consortium Awarded $20 million by National Science Foundation

Aug. 3, 2015 | Aug. 3, 2015 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is part of a consortium of Arkansas institutions that has been awarded a five-year, $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research and development of novel, functional surfaces produced using innovative materials and having nano-sized structures and features.

UAMS Names Patricia Cowan Dean of College of Nursing

July 29, 2015 | July 29, 2015 | Patricia A. Cowan, Ph.D., R.N., has been named dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and will begin at UAMS on or before Dec. 1.

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First Three Graduate UAMS’ EMS Bachelor’s Degree Program

July 20, 2015 | July 20, 2015 | Fort Smith paramedic Miranda Hagans says the opportunity to further her education led to pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Sciences at UAMS. After recently becoming one of the first three graduates of the degree program in the College of Health Professions program, she now sees how the additional skills will allow her to better serve...

Pharmacy Students Earn National Award for Third Time

July 13, 2015 | July 13, 2015 | UAMS College of Pharmacy students have achieved a three-peat, winning the national Organ Donation Challenge award and, in this year’s competition, surpassing 11 rival colleges of pharmacy.

UAMS-based Arkansas INBRE Receives $3.9 million for Biomedical Research

June 26, 2015 | June 26, 2015 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), administrator of the Arkansas INBRE program promoting biomedical research across the state, Lawrence Cornett, Ph.D., vice chancellor for research, and Helen Benes, Ph.D., associate director of the Arkansas INBRE.has been awarded $3.9 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue the program.

Betty Jo Ward’s name Added to Harry P. Ward Tower

June 24, 2015 | June 24, 2015 | The strong, steady force behind a former UAMS chancellor was honored June 22 as Betty Jo Ward’s name was added to the Ward Tower building, originally named for her husband, the late Harry P. Ward.

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