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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.”
Read moreUAMS 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…
Read moreUAMS 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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