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UAMS, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Forge Agreement to Expand Health Care Education Pathways
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (399+ words) April 20, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK " The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for UAFS graduates pursuing careers in health care....
UA System President Jay Silveria Speaks to UAMS Employees
1+ week, 3+ day ago (337+ words) View Larger Image Jay Silveria shared the newly developed UA System Strategic Pillars plan with attendees. Image by Andrew Vogler April 10, 2026 | Jay B. Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, spoke to employees at the University of Arkansas for Medical…...
UAMS Names Paul Stover, MBA, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support Services
1+ week, 5+ day ago (225+ words) View Larger Image Paul Stover April 8, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK " The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Paul Stover, MBA, as its next vice chancellor for Institutional Support Services, overseeing the institution's Campus Operations and Department of Public Safety. "Paul…...
UAMS, University of Arkansas Launch Six-Year Bachelor's to Medical Degree Program
3+ week, 5+ day ago (337+ words) View Larger Image UAMS and the University of Arkansas will launch an accelerated six-year Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Medicine (BS-MD) program in fall 2027. When the program welcomes its inaugural cohort beginning in fall 2027, it will become only the…...
UAMS Sees Record Participation for Student Research Day
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (1415+ words) View Larger Image Elaina Buchanan of the College of Medicine discusses her research during Student Research Day. More than 390 posters were submitted between the Little Rock and Northwest Regional campuses. Image by Nathan Tidwell March 23, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for…...
UAMS College of Medicine Applauds Seniors Heading to Residencies in Arkansas, 30 Other States, D. C.
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (559+ words) View Larger Image UAMS College of Medicine Class of 2026 Class President Jared Cononigo marks Stanford, California, on the map after he matched in pediatrics at Stanford Health Care. Image by Bryan Clifton March 20, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK " Soon-to-be graduates of the University…...
UAMS Maternity Kits Evolve to Better Serve Arkansas Families
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (524+ words) View Larger Image Stephanie Barger, right, holds one of the pre-packed Mother & Infant Supply Kits that UAMS now offers to families with newborns. Feb. 12, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is streamlining its efforts to improve health outcomes…...
UAMS Enrolls 25 Doula Trainees from 14 Arkansas Counties in Latest Class
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (308+ words) Feb. 10, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK " The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will train at least 25 doulas in 2026 after enrolling its latest class of trainees in January. The institute launched its comprehensive doula training program in…...
UAMS to Receive $40 Million in Congressional Appropriations Championed by Arkansas" U. S. Sen. John Boozman
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) Feb. 9, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK " The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced today that it will receive $40 million in congressional appropriations for a variety of programs, including several targeting Arkansas" high rates of infant and maternal mortality. The funds, which…...
UAMS Receives $3. 18 Million Federal Grant to Create Program to Improve Communications Skills in Little Rock Students
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (261+ words) View Larger Image Julie Trammell Sheppard, Ed. D. Sheppard said additional partners for the REAL Deal program are the Arkansas Relationship Counseling Center, Arkansas Commission of Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence, The Center Against Family Violence, and the Arkansas Coalition…...