UAMS College of Nursing Dean - Sarah Rhoads

07/29/2026

What an amazing day! I'm honored to be invested as the Dr. Linda Hodges Endowed Dean's Chair. She was Dean when I was a nursing student and the Dean who hired me as a new faculty member. Dr Hodges is an amazing role model and mentor!

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invested Sarah J. Rhoads, Ph.D., DNP, FAAN, dean of the UAMS College of Nursing, into the Linda C. Hodges Endowed Dean’s Chair during a May 7 ceremony. “As I prepared for this day, I reflected on stories that brought…

07/21/2026

Great visit with U of A Rich Mountain at the UAMS NWA Campus! It was fun to explore future collaborations with their nursing program and with their college.

07/16/2026

The College of Nursing is hosting an information session about our Nurse-Midwifery program. See the post for additional information!

Register here ... https://nursing.uams.edu/future-students/information-sessions/

UAMS College of Nursing

07/16/2026

A big shout-out to the faculty and staff who make our Northwest Arkansas campus such a special place!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hosting a bravo Break along with NWW UAMS Administration and Deans of the other UAMS colleges.

06/11/2026

Delighted to see that nursing is featured in this month's issue of Arkansas Money & Politics! Several UAMS nurse leaders are highlighted in the issue - UAMS Health Chief Nursing Officer - Tammy Jones, Neal Reeves and Penny Ward as well as nursing leaders and programs throughout the state.

06/11/2026

Proud of the statewide partnerships we have with U of A colleges! Excited to welcome students/graduates from U of A Ft. Smith to our programs!

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 p...

06/11/2026

Grateful for the Little Rock Black Nurses Association of Arkansas's scholarship opportunities for nursing students. Apply below!

Scholarship Opportunity with the Rock Black Nurses Association of Arkansas

06/01/2026

May 2026 will be hard to top!

05/21/2026

Thankful for our UAMS College of Nursing team!