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UAMS Invests Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., in Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair

Sept. 29, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invested Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., in the Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair during a Sept. 29 ceremony. “In this prestigious chair, I hope to lead by the example of the many chairholders who preceded me, including that of Chancellor Harry P. Ward,...

Andrew Vogler

Thomas Williams, Katie Cruse, Katie Ryan

Graduate School

Graduate School Celebrates Next Group of Ph.D. Candidates

Sept. 28, 2026 | 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.

Nathan Tidwell

News Release

UAMS, Bradley County Medical Center to Sign Management Advising and Co-Branding Agreement

Sept. 25, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) in Warren are planning to sign a management consulting and co-branding agreement. The agreement was approved Thursday by the BCMC Board of Directors.

Yavonda Chase

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders (center right) presents UAMS with a check in the second round of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants.

College of Medicine

Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS $5 Million to Fund 6 Initiatives

Sept. 24, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received more than $5 million in funding under the HEART and RISE ARKANSAS initiatives of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

Yavonda Chase

Scott and Jo Rampy cut the ribbon for the new UAMS Health MS Clinic in Fayetteville.

Medical News

UAMS Celebrates Opening of Multiple Sclerosis Clinic in Fayetteville

Sept. 18, 2026 | FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 18 to celebrate the opening of the UAMS Health MS Clinic, located at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.

Andrew Vogler

Front view of the UAMS Health telehealth booth at XNA airport.

News Release

UAMS Launches Convenient Telehealth Booth at Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Sept. 15, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Northwest Regional Campus has installed a new telehealth booth at Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), giving travelers, airport staff, and the public access to on-demand healthcare, no ticket required.

David Wise

Philanthropy

UAMS Celebrates Inaugural Class of Chancellor’s Scholars

Sept. 14, 2026 | In a celebration of scholarship and philanthropy, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recognized the inaugural class of the Chancellor’s Scholars Program at a Sept. 3 ceremony at the Capital Hotel in downtown Little Rock.

Andrew Vogler

University News

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

College of Pharmacy Students Receive Scholarships in Dual Ceremonies

Sept. 29, 2026 | 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...

Benjamin Waldrum

UAMS East’s William McClain Named Chief Administrative Officer of Helena Hospital

Sept. 28, 2026 | William McClain, administrative director at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) East Regional Campus in Helena-West Helena, will expand his role to include chief administrative officer at Helena Hospital, beginning Oct. 1.

Andrea Hooten

Jeanne Wei, executive director of the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, takes part in a discussion with KARK-TV’s Dylan Price at the 2026 Health & Wellness Expo.

UAMS-Sponsored Health & Wellness Expo Offers Free Screenings, Other Resources

Sept. 28, 2026 | The 2026 Health & Wellness Expo drew hundreds of Arkansans for a morning of health screenings, question-and-answer sessions with experts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and other activities.

Chris Carmody

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Here's To Your Health

Metabolism

Sept. 25, 2026 | These programs were first broadcast the week of September 28, 2026.

Tim Taylor

The Verdier Family with the UAMS NICU staff

University News

Arkansas Family Turns UAMS NICU Journey into Annual Book Drive

Sept. 25, 2026 | The family of a NICU graduate is giving back to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences through an annual book drive.

Kaitlin Barger

Myeloma Center

Hematologist Tamer Hellou, M.D., Joins UAMS Myeloma Center

Sept. 22, 2026 | Hematologist Tamer Hellou, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s Myeloma Center.

Nathan Tidwell

Here's To Your Health

Prostate Cancer

Sept. 17, 2026 | These programs were first broadcast the week of September 21, 2026.

Tim Taylor

College of Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy Recognized at National Convention

Sept. 25, 2026 | The UAMS College of Pharmacy’s student chapter of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) received an award at its annual convention in August, and several pharmacy students were recognized with individual honors. SNPhA is the official student association of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA). This year, the UAMS student chapter received an award for 20%...

Benjamin Waldrum

College of Public Health Alumni

College of Public Health Alum Strives to Beautify Nashville

Sept. 22, 2026 | Ashley Bachelder, an alum of the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, is the executive director of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission.

Kev' Moye

News Release

UAMS to Host Artificial Intelligence Conference in October

Sept. 21, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hosting the Third Annual Innovations in Artificial Intelligence Conference on Oct. 8-9, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) applications to research, clinics, and clinical education environments.

News Staff

College of Public Health Students

College of Public Health Students to Participate in National Ambassador Program

Sept. 17, 2026 | 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.

UAMS Invests Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., in Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair

Graduate School Celebrates Next Group of Ph.D. Candidates

UAMS, Bradley County Medical Center to Sign Management Advising and Co-Branding Agreement

Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS $5 Million to Fund 6 Initiatives

UAMS Celebrates Opening of Multiple Sclerosis Clinic in Fayetteville

UAMS Launches Convenient Telehealth Booth at Northwest Arkansas National Airport

UAMS Celebrates Inaugural Class of Chancellor’s Scholars

University News

College of Pharmacy Students Receive Scholarships in Dual Ceremonies

UAMS East’s William McClain Named Chief Administrative Officer of Helena Hospital

UAMS-Sponsored Health & Wellness Expo Offers Free Screenings, Other Resources

More Stories

Metabolism

Arkansas Family Turns UAMS NICU Journey into Annual Book Drive

Hematologist Tamer Hellou, M.D., Joins UAMS Myeloma Center

Prostate Cancer

College of Pharmacy Recognized at National Convention

College of Public Health Alum Strives to Beautify Nashville

UAMS to Host Artificial Intelligence Conference in October

College of Public Health Students to Participate in National Ambassador Program

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