UAMS Giving (Institutional Advancement) secures gifts and grants that support the threefold mission of UAMS – health education, patient care and research.
This account celebrates and uplifts the donors who support this mission and help advance our work. Every gift begins with a story – a personal reason to give. And in the UAMS Division of Institutional Advancement, our goal is to discover, cultivate and share these stories. In doing so, we build stronger relationships with constituents all across the state and increase support for UAMS’ efforts to
03/16/2026
Thank you to Don Rhoads for sharing his story! We are grateful for his advocacy and philanthropic support for the UAMS Solid Organ Transplant program.
Liver Transplant Patient Thriving, Grateful Nearly Four Years Later - UAMS News Most people would never know from looking at him that Don Rhoads, president and owner of Fleming Electric, is a liver transplant survivor.
02/06/2026
The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today approved the selection of C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., as the next chancellor of the UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - the state’s only academic health sciences center.
Read more about Chancellor Barnes and today's announcement here: https://bit.ly/46AWEeS
C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., Selected as Next Chancellor of UAMS - UAMS News The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas today approved the selection of C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as the next chancellor of the state’s only academic health sciences cent...
01/08/2026
On this we celebrate Goldbug for their generous donation of $100,000 to establish the Doula and Lactation Training Program Fund within the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation .
“I am grateful for GoldBug’s commitment to UAMS as we strive to improve maternal health throughout Arkansas,” said C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., UAMS interim chancellor. “UAMS is committed to expanding the doula workforce in Arkansas. GoldBug’s generous gift will allow us to provide doula training across the state, helping to ensure that women in rural areas have the support they need during labor and delivery, as well as assistance with breastfeeding, emotional and mental health support, and advocacy within our health care systems.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/4ahiVkJ
GoldBug Gives $100,000 to Create Fund Supporting Maternal Health Training - UAMS News LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $100,000 gift from GoldBug, a Denver-based company specializing in products for babies and young children, to create the Doula and Lactation Training Program Fund in the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation. ...
Visit Giving.UAMS.edu or call 501.686.8200 to make a gift, ask questions about the donation process, or learn how your philanthropy will advance UAMS’s work in communities throughout Arkansas.
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
🎉 UAMS Day of Giving: A Celebration of Impact! 🎉
We came together, we rallied, and we made history — all thanks to YOU! 💙
From heartfelt gifts to powerful moments of connection, this day was a true reflection of the spirit and generosity of the UAMS community.
📽️ Catch the highlights! Watch the video recap of the Rally in Little Rock and relive the energy, excitement, and gratitude: https://bit.ly/3WyO8ro
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Together, we’re making a difference. 🙌
10/07/2025
It’s here! starts now!
Join us for 24 hours of giving back and show your support for the incredible work happening at UAMS. Your contribution matters.
10/06/2025
Tomorrow is ! Get ready to make an impact by supporting the programs that help UAMS provide life-saving care and research 24/7.
Visit dayofgiving.uams.edu to donate early!
10/01/2025
The 7th annual is just 7 days away! Get ready to celebrate UAMS and help us reach our goal.
Visit dayofgiving.uams.edu for the latest details!
09/30/2025
The UAMS College of Medicine Dean’s Society is fueled year after year by the generous support of loyal alumni and friends. Their unrestricted gifts provide essential funding that allows the College to address its most pressing needs and advance some of its most impactful projects and initiatives.
Since its inception, the Dean’s Society has supported a wide range of efforts, including:
✅Secure library study space
✅Division of Informatics
✅Patient-Centered Medical Home
✅Comprehensive Microscope Facility
✅Active Learning Curriculum
✅Research collaboration opportunities
✅Pilot clinical programs in personalized medicine
Thank you to all who give annually to the Dean’s Society. Your investment is transforming student experiences and helping us educate the next generation of physicians.
Learn more about the College of Medicine Dean’s Society here: give.uams.edu/comjoin
09/29/2025
📢 Featured Unit: Cancer Lung Screening Vans
https://bit.ly/4pCojEl
The Cancer Lung Screening Vans travel to rural areas of Arkansas, offering mobile screenings for lung cancer. This program has saved lives by catching cancer early.