LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 29 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:

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Ph.D. candidates Thomas Williams and Katie Cruse along with Katie Ryan, Ph.D., and others recite the Affirmation of Scientists during the Graduate School Research Induction Ceremony Sept. 10.

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Sept. 28, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School's research induction ceremony represents a significant milestone for students in their pursuit of a doctoral degree.

Students were presented white coats at the Sept. 10 event at the Fred W. Smith Auditorium on the 12th floor of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute. These candidates have pa...