UAMS Receives Generous Anonymous Donations
During the 2024 fiscal year, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received nearly million in anonymous donations, a significant boost to its fundraising efforts. This generosity underscores the strong support UAMS has garnered from its community and beyond.
The Division of Institutional Advancement, responsible for integrating donor and alumni relations with fundraising, has played a crucial role in securing these philanthropic gifts and grants.
- Highlights of the anonymous donations include:
- .7 million invested in education, training and student scholarships, particularly from UAMS alumni leadership gifts.
- million for facilities such as the UAMS Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, Radiation Oncology Center, UAMS Milk Bank, and the UAMS Health Orthopedics & Sports Performance Center in Springdale.
- million for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s campaign to achieve National Cancer Institute Designation.
- .34 million for the expansion of specialty care and clinical centers at Northeast and Northwest Regional Campuses.
- .5 million for the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine to support children’s mental health initiatives.
- 5,000 for health and wellness programs addressing food insecurity and health care equity.
- million for endowed chairs and professorships, including the James and Patricia Wallis Professorship in Radiation Oncology and the Omar T. Atiq, M.D., MACP, Distinguished Chair in Physician Leadership.
The Impact of Philanthropy on Health Care in Arkansas
These substantial donations will further UAMS’ mission to improve health care throughout the state, specifically in underserved areas. The investments in education, facilities, and programs will help train more medical professionals, enhance patient care, and advance research.
The continued generosity of donors underscores the shared goal of cultivating healthy communities in Arkansas. This support will have a lasting impact on the state’s health care landscape.
