Our Mission
The mission of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to intentionally advance and leverage diversity, equity and inclusion to drive UAMS' mission and the 2029 Strategic Plan to improve the health, health care and wellbeing of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation and world.
News and Announcements
Gittens Delivers Fifth Annual State of Diversity Address
Brian Gittens, Ed.D., MPA, delivered his fifth annual State of Diversity address to a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) crowd, describing the university’s commitment to inclusivity as “dynamic and thriving.”
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UAMS Commemorates Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a week of events to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the law that prohibits discrimination in employment, transportation and many other areas of public life. The week culminated in a virtual seminar in which UAMS employees shared their experiences of living…
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UAMS Celebrates Students in Health Career University Programs
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI) hosted a July 27 celebration to honor students for their summer achievements in Health Career University programs. Brian Gittens, Ed.D., MPA, vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion, kicked off the Health Career University Summer Bash by applauding the students…
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Winston Uses Career to Promote Public Health and Public Health Education
Amanda Winston, MPH, is adamant about promoting the value of public health and a public health education, to the students she mentors. Winston, who graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health in the spring of 2020, is the education coordinator for the UAMS HBCU Med…
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