University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Dr. Nirvana Manning on Arkansas’ Maternal Health Crisis
She outlined key policy changes, telehealth solutions and investments that would help lower pregnancy-related deaths and expand access to care. read more >
![Dr. Michael Birrer, UAMS vice chancellor, is director of UAMS’ Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. He is working toward UAMS receiving a National Cancer Institute designation, which would have an estimated economic impact on Arkansas of more than $70 million. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ARBusiness-UAMS-Cancer-154_opt-300x194.jpg)
UAMS Prepares for High-Stakes National Cancer Institute Bid
With no NCI-designated cancer centers in Arkansas, UAMS is racing the clock — and potential NIH budget cuts — to change that in 2025. read more >
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C. Lowry Barnes on Leading UAMS Through Transition
As interim chancellor of UAMS, C. Lowry Barnes shares how he’s preparing the state’s top academic medical center for its next chapter. read more >
Promotions & New Hires at UAMS, ASU & Bank OZK (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers include leadership changes in health care, higher education, banking and nonprofit organizations. read more >
Fults Aims to Put Recreational Cannabis on 2020 Ballot
Cannabis advocate Melissa Fults says her nonprofit will file two ballot petitions with the Arkansas secretary of state on Wednesday, including one that would legalize recreational use of cannabis. read more >
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