UAMS Pathways Academy

🩺✨ Exploring the Future of Healthcare! ✨🩺

Our 2026 HCOP Summer Bridge Academy scholars had an incredible day at UAMS exploring healthcare careers through interactive presentations, hands-on activities, and tours of the College of Pharmacy, NICU, and Department of Neuroscience.
A special thank you to Mr. Wille Hicks (College of Pharmacy), Dr. Billy Thomas (NICU), Dr. Erica Malone (Department of Neuroscience), and Dr. Dechantria D. Wallace, who led an engaging Time Management Workshop, for investing in and inspiring our future healthcare professionals.

💙 Experiences like these help our scholars envision the limitless possibilities within healthcare. The future is bright!

🎓✨ HCOP Senior Spotlight: Lauryn Goodloe✨🎓

Congratulations to Lauryn Goodloe of Watson Chapel High School! 🌟 Lauryn is headed to Southern University and A&M College to major in Biology as she pursues her dream of becoming an OB/GYN and advancing research that improves the health and well-being of women of color.

💙 With her passion for advocacy, research, and compassionate care, Lauryn is poised to make a lasting impact on the future of women's health.

🎓✨ HCOP Senior Spotlight: Shamya Richardson✨🎓

Congratulations to Shamya Richardson of Camden Fairview High School! 🌟 Shamya is headed to Southern Arkansas University to pursue a degree in Nursing, inspired by a lifelong passion for helping others and providing compassionate care.

💙 With her heart for service and commitment to making others feel valued and supported, Shamya is well-prepared to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.