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| UAMS is committed to supporting growth in Northwest Arkansas, UAMS Chancellor Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, told the Rogers Rotary at its regular meeting Oct. 28.
“Since we opened our campus in Northwest Arkansas in 2007, we have added new patient care services, research and educational programs as we work to be a part of the exceptional growth happening in this region,” Patterson said. “We are here to stay. Our intention is to work alongside health care providers and business leaders in this area so that we are making meaningful contributions to the quality of life for this area and its residents.”
Joined at the meeting by Michael Manley, UAMS chief of staff, Ryan Cork, vice chancellor for the UAMS Northwest Arkansas Region, and Tim Dockery, UAMS associate vice chancellor for development, Patterson began the meeting by commending the city of Rogers for how the community came together to rebuild after tornadoes ripped through the heart of the city in May.
“That was a terrible time,” Patterson said, “and our hearts went out to everyone in this area who was affected. I know there’s still work to be done, but this city will persevere. I’m so proud of the heart that Arkansans have for each other, which is one of the reasons I’m glad I moved to this beautiful state.”
“UAMS has enjoyed generous support from business leaders and others throughout this city,” Patterson said. “Rogers is growing, and we want to support that growth by working with community and health care leaders here to help promote this city and Northwest Arkansas as a health care hub.”
One of the most visible examples of UAMS’ commitment to Northwest Arkansas is the construction of the UAMS Health Orthopaedics and Sports Performance Center, which is scheduled for completion in 2027. The 115,000-square-foot facility will be the home for all UAMS Health orthopaedic clinics in Northwest Arkansas, as well as sports performance and therapy. Patterson said the center’s goal is to serve patients in Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
“I suspect we will see patients from all over the country come to Northwest Arkansas to get their care here,” Patterson said. “Our orthopaedic and sports medicine specialists are already highly regarded nationally and internationally. With this new innovative facility, this reputation will continue to grow.”
Patterson also spoke about the need for a new campus location to house the expanding clinical, academic and research programs that serve the region.
“Over the last 17 years, our programs, like this region, have grown exponentially,” Patterson said. “We now have programs in 14 different locations in this region, including our main campus building, the old Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville. We have been very grateful for this facility, but we have outgrown it, and it has several challenges including its age and lack of space and parking.”
UAMS acquired 48 acres of land in 2021 near Interstate 49 in Rogers, a portion of which was gifted to the university by Don, Joe, Doug and Mike Mills. Last year, Johnelle Hunt made a gift to support activities at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus, including funding a feasibility study for the development of operations on the land.
“We are currently in the second phase of the feasibility study of that property that will allow us to have a real campus,” Patterson said. “Our goals include creating a space that is inviting and welcoming, where we can increase collaboration among multiple areas and stakeholders and have the newest technology in all spaces.”
The total square footage of the new building will be more than 326,000 square feet and will feature a modern design that incorporates natural light and materials throughout, includes an outdoor space central to the building and a shared collaborative space for the entire campus. Phase two of the feasibility study should be completed by Jan. 1, 2025.
Patterson also pointed out several advancements in the educational arm of its mission in Northwest Arkansas, which includes a variety of programs including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy and occupational therapy, which is a partnership with the University of Arkansas.
For example, what began as a medical school program in which UAMS College of Medicine students spent two years in Little Rock and then finished their last two years at the Northwest Arkansas campus has expanded to medical students spending their entire four years in Northwest Arkansas. What’s more, UAMS initiated an accelerated three-year M.D. program that is unique to the Fayetteville campus. The first student from that program graduated in May.
After the pandemic highlighted the nursing shortage in Arkansas, UAMS started an accelerated BSN program on the Northwest campus. The accelerated BSN program is aimed at people who have pursued other careers and make a switch to become nurses. They have completed their prerequisites and so their course of study is shorter. There are currently 24 students in that 18-month program.
“UAMS is proud to be a part of the transformation of health care here in Northwest Arkansas,” Patterson said. “We are excited about increasing collaborations with you to ensure that we are building the health care workforce of tomorrow, ensuring that everyone in this region and across the state has access to exceptional care continually transformed through the benefit of laboratory discoveries.”
Behind a fully-torqued defensive effort, the No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks (4-1) claimed victory 79-67 over the Little Rock Trojans inside Bud Walton Arena on Friday night in Fayetteville.
Arkansas’ intensity was evident at the get-go, as head coach John Calipari’s club ripped off five steals on Little Rock’s first five possessions, good enough to hand the Hoop Hogs a quick 11-0 advantage.
That pressure never relented in the first half, as the Razorbacks had eight steals and nine forced turnovers at the under-8 mark, and 10 steals and 11 forced turnovers by halftime.
“That first five or six minutes of the game we were a deer in headlights,” Little Rock head coach Darrell Walker, a former Razorback, said postgame. “We were terrified for no reason. We turned the ball over. Now, they got 19 turnovers. We turned the ball over 19 times and they got 28 points off of that. I told my team before the game, ‘We cannot have a lot of turnovers. If you do, this team is really good in the open court. You put them in half court you’re going to have a chance to get in the game.’”
Leading the way for most hands in the cookie jar was forward Adou Thiero (six steals), though five Razorbacks recorded at least one steal and four Hogs totaled 2+ steals.
“The biggest plays were effort plays,” Calipari said of Thiero. “Those were the biggest plays he made. He had six steals — all effort steals. Just he out-worked the other guy to get the ball.”
As a result of the defensive ferocity, Arkansas pushed the pace in transition to the tune of 22 fastbreak points, 28 points off turnovers and five slams through both halves.
“From watching all the film of all the games they’ve played, I knew this was going to be an off-the-dribble game,” Walker said. “And when they shoot the ball well they can become dangerous. But they really an off-the-dribble team and a transition team right now. I’m sure Cal is still trying to figure things out. This is early in the season, just like I’m trying to figure things out with my basketball team. He’s got some key guys hurt.”
One can’t mention Arkansas’ up-and-down court explosion without further crediting Thiero, who racked up a team-high 23 points, a team-high eight rebounds, two blocks and pulled off an immaculate left-handed windmill transition dunk.
“There was a will to win,” Calipari said. “I don’t care who it’s against. When a game gets like that, that stuff was on us, and Adou making that play on the offensive rebound, again, he’s standing out how he’s playing. He’s getting it done.”
Up next, Arkansas will close its home-stand with a matchup against Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday. That game is set to tip-off at 7 p.m. CT and will stream on SEC Network+.
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Arkansas basketball vs Little Rock score today: Live updates, game highlights, how to watch
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball will welcome one of the best players in program history back to Bud Walton Arena tonight.
The No. 24 Razorbacks (3-1) will host Little Rock (3-2) Friday. The Trojans are coached by Darrell Walker, who was a consensus All-American for the Razorbacks in 1983 and is a member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame and the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor.
The Hogs are in the midst of a four-game homestand and are coming off a 91-72 victory over Pacific Monday. They’ve been stingy through the early portion of the season and rank 10th in the nation in KenPom’s defensive efficiency metric.
This will be just the second meeting between the two Natural State programs. Arkansas won 93-78 in 2021, and the Trojans are coming off a road victory over Tulsa in their most recent contest.
Below are live score updates, highlights and other notes from Arkansas basketball’s fifth game of the season.
Arkansas basketball vs. Little Rock score updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
What time does Arkansas vs. Little Rock play today?
- Date: Friday, Nov. 22
- Time: 8 p.m. CT
- Location: Fayetteville
What channel is Arkansas vs. Little Rock game on today?
- TV channel: SEC Network
- Streaming: FUBO (Free Trial), ESPN+
Arkansas vs. Little Rock live stream options
Arkansas vs. Little Rock will be broadcast on SEC Network. The matchup can also be streamed with a subscription to FUBO, which has the option for a free trial, and ESPN+, which includes ESPNU and all other ESPN channels.
Arkansas vs. Little Rock prediction
Arkansas 79, Little Rock 63: This game could follow a familiar theme to earlier home games, with a mid-major squad staying close thanks to 3-pointers, but Arkansas’ talent eventually wearing out the opposition. A blowout is more likely if one of Trevon Brazile or Jonas Aidoo returns to the floor for the Hogs.
Arkansas vs. Little Rock betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Friday morning:
- Spread: Arkansas -20.5
- Over/under: 143.5
- Moneyline: Little Rock +1250
Arkansas basketball schedule
Record: 3-1
(Next five games)
- Little Rock, Nov. 22
- Maryland Eastern Shore, Nov. 25
- Illinois (Kansas City), Nov. 28
- at Miami, Dec. 3
- UTSA, Dec. 7
Little Rock schedule
Record: 3-2
(Next five games)
- at Arkansas, Nov. 22
- at Illinois, Nov. 25
- Maryland Eastern Shore, Nov. 27
- Central Arkansas, Dec. 4
- Ouachita Baptist University, Dec. 10
Arkansas basketball news
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Second-round playoff games take place across the state Friday, November 22, in the Arkansas high school football postseason.
You can follow all of the AAA playoff football games and get updated scores by tracking the SBLive/SI Arkansas High School Football Scoreboard.
Arkansas (AAA) high school football playoffs: 2024 brackets, Round 2 matchups, game times
High School on SI will have in-game score updates and all of the final scores from every corner of the state. You can also search for full schedules and complete scores from all of your favorite teams.
Here’s your guide to catching all of the Round 2 Arkansas high school football playoff action on Friday night (November 22, 2024).
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