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October 4, 2019
UAMS, Washington Regional Medical Center Host Investiture for Randy Shinn in Pat Walker Distinguished Chair in Senior Health
FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Washington Regional Medical Center celebrated the investiture Oct. 3 of Randy Shinn, M.D., as the inaugural recipient of the Pat Walker Distinguished Chair in Senior Health at the UAMS Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education in Springdale. An endowed chair is among the highest…
April 7, 2017
Dean Keith Olsen, Pharm. D., Invested in UAMS College of Pharmacy Dean’s Chair
April 7, 2017 | Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., dean of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy, was invested April 6 as the recipient of the College of Pharmacy Dean’s Chair. Olsen was presented with a medallion commemorating the investiture by UAMS Chancellor Dan Rahn, M.D., and Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D., UAMS…
February 18, 2014
Issam Makhoul, M.D., Named Inaugural Hutchins Distinguished Chair for Hematology and Oncology at UAMS
LITTLE ROCK – Issam Makhoul, M.D., has been named the inaugural recipient of the Laura F. Hutchins, M.D. Distinguished Chair for Hematology and Oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He is director of the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.
September 26, 2013
UAMS, Grateful Patients Honor Wendel with Endowed Chair in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Seven women set out to honor the UAMS doctor who gave their children the gift of life. Six years later, with gifts from more than 1,500 current and former patients and family members, this idea became a reality.
September 24, 2013
UAMS Honors Wendel with Inaugural Chair in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
LITTLE ROCK — In a tribute initiated by a small group of thankful patients, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) today invested Paul Wendel, M.D., with an endowed chair in his name in maternal-fetal medicine.
July 17, 2013
UAMS’ Fox Awarded Chair at Cord Blood Fundraiser
July 16, 2013 | The Cord Blood Bank of Arkansas (CBBA) celebrated more than the usual group of dedicated supporters at its annual sold-out luncheon July 16 at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion, as the UAMS-housed organization honored its leader with an inaugural chair.
May 2, 2012
UAMS Jones Eye Institute Glaucoma Specialist Receives Chair
May 2, 2012 | A renowned glaucoma specialist in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute has been invested with an endowed chair established by a gift from a longtime supporter.
April 12, 2012
Crooks Invested with Simmons Chair in Cancer Research
April 12, 2012 | Peter A. Crooks, Ph.D., D.Sc., chair of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS College of Pharmacy, was invested with the Johnny and Madge Simmons Chair in Cancer Research on April 12.
June 7, 2011
Wei, Riggs Honored With Endowed Chairs
June 7, 2011| Gifts from two prominent Arkansas families recently honored UAMS’ Jeanne Y. Wei, M.D., Ph.D., and Ann T. Riggs, M.D., with endowments to support their work in geriatrics.