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Dermatologist Emily Coleman, M.D., Joins UAMS Health

LITTLE ROCK — Emily Coleman, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Department of Dermatology as an assistant professor.

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Nov 2 • 10:56 AM EST • Health • news.uams.edu
6 injured in shooting near Dickson Street entertainment district in Fayetteville, Ark., hours after homecoming football game

Police are searching for suspects after six people were hospitalized following an early Sunday morning shooting near Dickson Street, the bustling nightlife and entertainment district adjacent to the University of Arkansas campus.

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UAMS' Arkansas Center for Women and Infants' Health Making Inroads, Pushing Forward

| A lot has happened in the world of maternal and infant health in Arkansas since early 2025, when the Arkansas Center for Women and Infants’ Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) began implementing plans to reduce the state’s high rates of maternal and infant mortality.…

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Oct 30 • 10:08 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
University of Arkansas researchers lead maternal health project

The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R) at the University of Arkansas is leading a maternal health research project in partnership with Springdale-based healthcare provider Community Clinic. According to...

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Oct 29 • 6:42 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
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University of Arkansas researchers lead maternal health project

The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R) at the University of Arkansas is leading a maternal health research project in partnership with Springdale-based healthcare provider Community Clinic. According to...

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University of Arkansas researchers lead maternal health project

The Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R) at the University of Arkansas is leading a maternal health research project in partnership with Springdale-based healthcare provider Community Clinic. According to...

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UA-PTC lands $3 million healthcare workforce training grant

The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) has been awarded a five-year grant of nearly $3 million to boost the healthcare workforce. The $2,997,621 Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP)...

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Oct 22 • 10:42 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
UAMS opens Fayetteville MS clinic

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently opened the UAMS Health MS Clinic at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville. The 3,500-square-foot multiple sclerosis clinic at 1125 N....

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Oct 21 • 3:06 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Family Medicine Physician Timothy Baty, D.O., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Batesville

Timothy Baty, D.O., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Batesville, where he will provide comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages.

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Oct 21 • 1:46 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
UAFS launches manufacturing academy

The manufacturing academy at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) began this week and has 20 participants receiving a training cycle for free that would cost almost $4,000,...

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Every Mother Counts Board Visits With UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, Ignite

Members of the Every Mother Counts Board of Directors recently visited the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation and Ignite Professional Studies and saw first-hand how community leaders are paving the way to improve maternal health outcomes in Arkansas. Founded by Christy Turlington Burns,…

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Oct 20 • 9:56 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Windgate Foundation gives $1.5 million to University of Arkansas

Little Rock-based Windgate Foundation recently gave $1.5 million to the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas to establish the Windgate Endowed Chair in STEAM Education....

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Oct 15 • 5:07 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
UA receives $600,000 for scholarship campaign

The University of Arkansas recently received about $600,000 in gifts for its Land of Opportunity Scholarship. The UA aims to raise $200 million in the campaign, and the scholarships will...

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Oct 14 • 3:10 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
UA Little Rock students explore the future through new artificial intelligence degree

From asking a chatbot a question to encountering facial recognition technology or riding in a self-driving car, today’s students are interacting with artificial intelligence in more ways than ever before. Students in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence want to do more than simply use AI. They ... UA Little Rock students explore the future through new artificial intelligence degree

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Oct 12 • 1:06 PM EDT • Science • ualr.edu
Bankrupt Ouachita County Medical Center reportedly eyed by UAMS, Baptist Health

CAMDEN -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Baptist Health have expressed interest in buying Ouachita County Medical Center, the hospital's CEO told the county Quorum Court this week.

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Oct 10 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • arkansasonline.com
UAMS Receives Grant to Provide Telehealth Nutrition Services, Remote Monitoring in Clinics in Batesville, El Dorado

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will integrate telehealth nutrition services and remote patient monitoring at two of its clinics to help patients better manage their diabetes and chronic health conditions.

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Oct 6 • 10:20 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Southern University faces Arkansas Pine Bluff in homecoming game

Southern University will face the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff in their homecoming game this Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium.

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Oct 3 • 6:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sanders helps open Arkansas Forest Health Research Center

MONTICELLO — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman and other state leaders helped the University of Arkansas at Monticello open the Arkansas Forest Health Research Center on Friday (Oct. 2). The center is located next to the Fine Arts Center at the school, which is home to the state’s only college of forestry. […]

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University of Arkansas at Monticello opens Arkansas Forest Health Research Center
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Razorbacks coach John Calipari talk politics and basketball during appearance in Little Rock

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke with John Calipari, the head coach of the University of Arkansas men's basketball team, during an appearance in Little Rock on Thursday.

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Oct 1 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • arkansasonline.com
UAMS Health Opens New Hospital in Saline County

LITTLE ROCK —The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of a new comprehensive healthcare facility at 21514 I-30 Frontage Road (Exit 123) in Bryant.

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Oct 1 • 12:26 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
UAMS Conference Introduces College Students to World of Behavioral Health Careers

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Psychiatric Research Institute is holding a free conference Oct. 24 aimed at introducing college students to the world of behavioral health careers.

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Sep 30 • 11:38 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
UAMS-Sponsored Health & Wellness Expo Offers Free Screenings, Other Resources

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.

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Sep 28 • 11:30 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
UA provides $1 million in seed funding grants

The I3R Watershed Grants Program recently awarded $1 million to 15 new interdisciplinary research teams at the University of Arkansas. The program is designed to spark new research collaborations, accelerate...

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Sep 25 • 1:23 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
UA provides $1 million in seed funding grants

The I3R Watershed Grants Program recently awarded $1 million to 15 new interdisciplinary research teams at the University of Arkansas. The program is designed to spark new research collaborations, accelerate...

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Sep 25 • 1:23 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
UAMS, Bradley County Medical Center to Sign Management Advising and Co-Branding Agreement

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.

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Sep 25 • 10:08 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS $5 Million to Fund 6 Initiatives

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).

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Sep 24 • 4:21 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
UAFS makes progress toward offering respiratory therapist program

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) said Tuesday (Sept. 22) it is making progress on plans to offer an associate of applied science degree (AAS) in respiratory therapy,...

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Sep 22 • 3:55 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
UA Trustees seek review of athletic program competitiveness

With Razorback football program failure becoming an obvious concern debated with varying degrees of vigor in many breakfast diners statewide, a member of the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees...

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Sep 18 • 5:03 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
University of Arkansas wins intermodal association challenge

The Intermodal Association of North America, the Calverton, Md.-based trade group representing the interests of the intermodal freight transportation industry, said the University of Arkansas won the association’s 2026 Academic...

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Sep 18 • 12:29 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
University of Arkansas graduation rates reach record highs

The University of Arkansas said Thursday (Sept. 17) that its six-year graduation rate reached a record high of more than 73%, and its four-year graduation rate hit an all-time high...

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Sep 17 • 6:05 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
College of Public Health Students to Participate in National Ambassador Program

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.

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Sep 17 • 11:54 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
UAMS offers on-demand healthcare at XNA

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest Regional Campus said Tuesday (Sept. 15) that it has installed a telehealth booth at Northwest Arkansas National Airport, giving XNA travelers, staff,...

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Sep 15 • 5:55 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Carnival of Clubs helps Business Students find Connection and Community at UA Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Business students recently had a chance to connect and find their place on campus through the Carnival of Clubs, which showcases various organizations and programs — all under a festive atmosphere. With music playing, and plenty of snacks and refreshments, the Sept. 3 event brought together students, ... Carnival of Clubs helps Business Students find Connection and Community at UA Little Rock

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Sep 11 • 3:34 PM EDT • Business • ualr.edu
UAM plans ribbon cutting for Arkansas Forest Health Research Center

The University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold a public ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Arkansas Forest Health Research Center. The event will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at the center, located behind the Fine Arts Center on campus. In February 2024, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration […]

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Sep 9 • 3:00 PM EDT • Health • pbcommercial.com
College of Public Health Student Serves as Guest Editor for Themed Research Collection

Benjamin Momo Kadia, a doctoral student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health epidemiology program, was part of a guest editorial team for a study that focused on youth stunting.

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Sep 1 • 11:16 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Boosting youth literacy one goal of RoarCorps program

Editor’s note: This is the second story in a five-part series about the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s RoarCorps program. Link here for the first story. To help address...

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Aug 31 • 1:41 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
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Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS Nearly $12 Million to Fund 4 Initiatives

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences received nearly $12 million in funding under the THRIVE and PACT initiatives of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

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Aug 27 • 3:35 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
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NEA Women in Business: Heather Nelson

Residence: North Little Rock and Jonesboro Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas; master’s degree, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Professional background: I am the vice chancellor for external...

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Aug 24 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
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University of Arkansas employee Keith Urbanski recently completed the first of three years of the 40th annual Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

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MASH Camps Fuel High School Students’ Interest in Healthcare

More than 450 high school students explored healthcare career paths this summer at one of 29 statewide Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) camps, sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Regional Campuses and Arkansas Farm Bureau.

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Aug 21 • 1:50 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
University of Arkansas establishes materials research institute

The University of Arkansas announced Thursday (Aug. 20) the launch of a new research institute that’s expected to “transform materials research into real-world solutions for industry, society and the state.”...

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Aug 20 • 5:24 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Latest Class of Stead Scholars Gains Awareness of Public Health

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health to sponsor the 2026 Stead Scholars Program. The program gives students and recent graduates of an Arkansas college or university the opportunity to experience public health research…

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Aug 20 • 10:23 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Brenda and Robert Gullett Jr. Gift Supports UAMS Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Facility

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $1 million gift from Brenda Gullett and Robert R. Gullett Jr., M.D., associate professor and orthopaedic surgeon at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus, to benefit the UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale. “A lifetime…

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Aug 20 • 10:23 AM EDT • Sports • news.uams.edu
Schmieding Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital

LITTLE ROCK — The Schmieding Foundation, Inc., pledged $1.5 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to support construction and activities of the UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale, Arkansas.

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Aug 13 • 11:29 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Schmieding Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital

LITTLE ROCK — The Schmieding Foundation, Inc., pledged $1.5 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to support construction and activities of the UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale, Arkansas.

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UAFS names dean of College of Business & Industry

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith has named Dr. Duncan Pelly as dean of the College of Business and Industry. He comes to UAFS from Nashville-based Fisk University, where...

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Aug 10 • 5:34 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
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UAMS names Nembhard as dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences named Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as the next dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, effective Sept. 1. Nembhard succeeds...

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Vanderbilt Athletics partners with SRM Concrete in all-sports jersey patch deal

Vanderbilt is the third SEC school to sign a jersey patch sponsorship deal, joining the University of Arkansas and Louisiana State University.

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Jul 31 • 7:12 PM EDT • Sports • vanderbilthustler.com
UAMS Names Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as Dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as the next dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, effective Sept. 1.

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Jul 29 • 11:02 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Family Medicine Physician Charles Jones, M.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Helena-West Helena

Charles Jones, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Helena-West Helena, where he will offer primary care for all ages.

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Jul 27 • 1:06 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Physician, business award nominations sought, FSPD detectives recognized

Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. Business Awards The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Center for Economic Development (CED) and Jim Walcott Family Enterprise...

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Jul 25 • 4:45 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
2026 Mets Draft profile: Cooper Dossett

With their 17th round pick in the 2026 Draft, the Mets selected Cooper Dossett, a RHP from the University of Arkansas.

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Jul 15 • 7:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UAMS, Mena Regional Health System to Sign Co-Management Agreement

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Mena Regional Health System are planning to sign a co-management agreement, pending final approval by the Arkansas Department of Health. The agreement was approved on Tuesday night by the Mena City Council and the Mena Hospital Commissioners.

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Jul 14 • 7:47 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
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New Graduate Certificate Program in Health Informatics Launches This Fall

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will launch a new graduate certificate in health informatics this fall, equipping students with the skills needed to improve healthcare delivery through data, ... New Graduate Certificate Program in Health Informatics Launches This Fall

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Jul 13 • 10:30 AM EDT • Health • ualr.edu
College of Public Health Students, Faculty Participates in National Gardening Conference

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health was well-represented at the 2026 American Community Gardening Association National Conference, “Pathways to Food Security: Localizing Solutions.” The college’s Center for Research, Health, and Society and the Community Garden Health Block collaborated with the host…

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Jul 10 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
2026 UA Sports Hall of Honor Class Announced

Seven former University of Arkansas student-athletes and late longtime Razorback athletic trainer Dave England have been selected as members of the 2026 class of the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor.

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Jul 9 • 3:00 PM EDT • Sports • arkansasrazorbacks.com
UAMS Trains Huntsville High School Students with Community Health Worker Training

Eight students from Huntsville High School are on the path to become certified community health workers (CHWs) after completing the inaugural high school-based training program from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.

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Jul 9 • 11:36 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
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UAMS, ACH Present School-Based Mental Health Symposium on July 29-30

LITTLE ROCK — The 2026 School-Based Mental Health Symposium will be presented July 29 and 30 by the Arkansas Mental Health Access for Pediatric Primary Care, a program developed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) to improve mental health access for children…

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Jul 8 • 11:25 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Michigan State to Play Arkansas in 2026 CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic in Detroit

East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State's men's basketball team will face the University of Arkansas for the second-straight year in a non-conference game, this...

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Jul 8 • 8:10 AM EDT • Sports • msuspartans.com
Primus Mbawuike, M.D., Pharm.D., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff

Primus Mbawuike, M.D., Pharm.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Pine Bluff where he will offer comprehensive care for all ages with additional expertise in pharmacy.

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UAPB School of Business and Management celebrates class of 2026

The School of Business and Management (SBM) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recognized the achievements of its graduating Class of 2026 during its annual Graduates Banquet recently at the STEM Conference Center. The event, coordinated by Cynthia Sims, SBM project/program specialist, brought together students, faculty, administrators, alumni, family members and supporters to […]

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Arkansas Allocates $5M for New U of A Food Science Center

A new food science research facility at the University of Arkansas is moving forward after the Arkansas Legislative Council approved a $5 m

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Jun 23 • 2:50 PM EDT • Science • armoneyandpolitics.com
UAM lands $500,000 grant for Weevil Wellness Center, with funding through March 2027

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) received a $500,000 grant to construct an integrated health facility designed to serve students, faculty, and sta

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Arkansas Food Science & Innovation Center gets State Grant

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a $5 million grant for the construction of the University of Arkansas Department of Food Science’s Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation.

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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces $5 million in funding for UA Food Sciences Center of Excellence

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has allocated $5 million from the Restricted Reserve fund to the University of Arkansas Department of Food Science for the construction of a Center of Excel…

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Jun 19 • 3:20 PM EDT • Science • kark.com
High School Students Conduct Research at UAMS’ Summer Under the Microscope Camp

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) welcomed nearly 20 high school students to its inaugural Summer Under the Microscope camp. Under the supervision of the department’s faculty, the students from around central Arkansas conducted various…

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UAMS Barbershop Talk Presents Men’s Health Panel June 19 at Robinson Center

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Barbershop Talk research team will host, “Beyond the Field, Real Talk on Health, Success and Life After the Game.” This free event takes place 2 p.m., Friday, June 19, at the Robinson…

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Jun 16 • 2:06 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
U of A food science students advance to IFTSA College Bowl, a national trivia competition in Chicago

University of Arkansas students are putting local food science talent on the map, recently winning a high-stakes regional trivia showdown and advancing to the national stage next month, a press rel…

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Jun 16 • 12:14 PM EDT • Science • nwahomepage.com
New Rural Health Hub Connects Arkansans to Healthcare Resources, Opportunities

More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) understands these barriers…

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Jun 15 • 3:44 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
NWA Women in Business: Amanda Tolley-Holloway

Residence: Bentonville Education: B.S.B.A., business management, 2004, Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas Professional background: In her existing role, Tolley-Holloway works in Tyson Foods’ Prepared Foods business,...

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Jun 15 • 1:33 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
NWA Women in Business: Charlcee Small

Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.A., political science, 2008, J.D., 2011, University of Arkansas Professional background: Small began her career at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas and...

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Jun 15 • 12:30 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
NWA Women in Business: Melissa Curry

Residence: Fort Smith Education: Certified dementia practitioner, certified dementia practitioner trainer, certified dementia care manager, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (Westark College) Professional background: Curry has been the CEO...

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Jun 15 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Minor sports at University of Arkansas, other major colleges struggle to survive

FAYETTEVILLE -- The future of tennis and other minor sports at major universities depends on the kindness of people with deep pockets or the helping hand of the federal government.

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Jun 6 • 11:30 PM EDT • Sports • arkansasonline.com
UAMS College of Public Health Celebrates Class of 2026

The smiles and hugs were plenty as the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health recognized its newest graduates during its 2026 commencement at Little Rock’s Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. There were 72 graduates in this year’s class. Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D.,…

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May 28 • 11:40 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
College of Health Professions Celebrates Graduates, Strong Growth at Commencement

The College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) celebrated its largest graduating class, adding about 100 students in the Class of 2026 when compared to last year.

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May 27 • 11:23 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
UAMS Graduates 1,237 Health Professionals

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to recognize 1,237 students who earned degrees or certificates from the university’s five colleges and graduate school.

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May 18 • 11:55 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
UA opens Fine Arts Center after $38 million restoration - Talk Business & Politics

The University of Arkansas School of Art recently celebrated the opening of its historic Fine Arts Center after a $38 million restoration project. It coincided with the building’s 75th anniversary....

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May 10 • 1:01 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Arkansas Community Health and Education Foundation Awards Grant to Support UAMS Bone Fracture Laboratory

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $99,990 grant from the Arkansas Community Health and Education Foundation to UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Physiology and Cell Biology. The grant will support the department’s Bone Fracture Laboratory, which includes the purchase of a KUBTEC…

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May 7 • 10:14 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
ACHI Health Policy Director Jennifer Wessel Discusses Her Path to Career in Public Health

From her interest in health and wellness to a career in health policy and analysis, ACHI Director of Health Policy Jennifer Wessel is the focus of a profile by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

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May 4 • 3:58 PM EDT • Health • achi.net
Healthcare Worker Making Heart Gesture.

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. The agreement covers 14 UAMS programs across four colleges and…

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Apr 20 • 10:22 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
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‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk’: Why This Student Group Moved On

Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point’s direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group.

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Apr 18 • 5:02 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
College of Public Health Collaborates with Arkansas Cancer Coalition

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health conducts cancer research throughout the state. Its partnership with the Arkansas Cancer Coalition is among the reasons why it has such a wide footprint. “It matters that we work with the community on common goals,”…

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Apr 17 • 12:11 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Public Health Students Serve in Downtown Little Rock

Students in a community-based program design course at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) are learning about the value of strong relationships between researchers and community members. The class, which is in the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, includes a semester-long service-learning project at the…

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Apr 9 • 10:43 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Computer Science Students Compete in Software Hackathon - University of the Ozarks

A group of University of the Ozarks computer science students took part this past weekend in HogHacks, a 24-hour collegiate hackathon held at the University of Arkansas. Hosted by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) at the U of A, the event is an overnight software engineering competition among area college students that takes place […]

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Apr 7 • 9:46 AM EDT • Science • ozarks.edu
UAMS Working with Schools in Carroll, Madison Counties to Develop Behavioral Health Outreach Programs

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with schools in Carroll and Madison counties to establish programs aimed at reducing behavioral risk factors for youth, while preparing students for career opportunities in community health. Through a $1.2 million Rural Communities…

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Apr 6 • 10:06 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Cardiac Electrophysiology Expertise Now Offered at UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fort Smith

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Health Heart Center now offers comprehensive cardiology services at the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fort Smith. The services are provided by cardiologists Subodh R. Devabhaktuni, M.D., Risheek Kaul, M.D., and Paul Mounsey, M.D., Ph.D. Cardiology services…

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Mar 30 • 12:02 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Connections: UA dean receives Champion of Construction award - Talk Business & Politics

Peter MacKeith, dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, has received the 2026 Champion of Construction Award from the Associated General Contractors...

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Mar 29 • 11:23 AM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Connections: UA dean receives Champion of Construction award - Talk Business & Politics

Peter MacKeith, dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, has received the 2026 Champion of Construction Award from the Associated General Contractors...

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Mar 29 • 11:23 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
UA Little Rock to Host Hands-On Workshop on the Science of Art Conservation

Students and faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will have the opportunity to explore how chemistry helps preserve works of art during a hands-on conservation science workshop ... UA Little Rock to Host Hands-On Workshop on the Science of Art Conservation

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Mar 10 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • ualr.edu
Tyson Foods Strengthens Razorback Partnership with Landmark Athletics Sponsorship of All Varsity Sports

Tyson Foods and the University of Arkansas Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today an expanded partnership, introducing one of the first ever jersey patch sponsorships and creating one of the most visible brand integrations in college sports.

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Mar 4 • 8:58 AM EST • Sports • arkansasrazorbacks.com
UAMS to train at least 25 doulas through Institute for Community Health Innovation

This year, at least 25 doulas are set to receive training from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Insttute for Community Health Innovation.D

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New food science center to get $30M | Pine Bluff Commercial News

Federal funding legislation signed into law the week of Feb. 6 included $30 million to support the construction of a new Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation in Fayetteville as part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

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Feb 10 • 3:53 AM EST • Science • pbcommercial.com
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Singer CeCe Teneal takes audiences on a musical journey through 50 years of chart-topping hits, “from the powerhouse anthems of Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner to the disco grooves of Donna Summer and the pop perfection of Whitney Houston,” in “Divas of Soul,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Center for Humanities and Arts Theatre, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College.

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NEA Business Notes: Black History books donated to Lyon College - Talk Business & Politics

In recognition of Black History Month in February, Batesville native James L. “Skip” Rutherford III, dean emeritus of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and a member...

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Arkansas researcher makes Forbes 30 under 30 in science

A University of Arkansas biomedical engineering researcher has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Science list for 2026.

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Jan 12 • 8:01 PM EST • Science • nwahomepage.com
Researchers Examine Social Determinants of Health Screening Tools Used at Arkansas Health Facilities

A coalition of researchers, led by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, conducted a survey that examined how Arkansas health care facilities screen for and respond to social determinants of health. Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence a…

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Dec 30, 2025 • 10:32 AM EST • Health • news.uams.edu
UAMS to provide training for 75 community health workers in rural areas of the state

75 community health workers are slated to receive training by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and the Arkansas Office of Skills Development, as

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UAMS to Train 75 Community Health Workers with Support from Arkansas Office of Skills Development

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with partners to continue building the community health worker (CHW) workforce across the state after receiving $375,000 in support from the Arkansas Office of Skills Development Training Grant Program. The Office of…

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Dec 10, 2025 • 11:28 AM EST • Health • news.uams.edu