US EditionBoard of Trustees Approves New UAMS Chancellor
Dr. Barnes, interim chancellor since July, was appointed for his leadership, extensive research, and clinical expertise, supporting 12,000 employees and 3,000 students at UAMS.
- The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved Dr. C. Lowry Barnes as UAMS's next permanent chancellor on Wednesday.
- After a national search that named four finalists in December, Barnes had served as interim chancellor since July, leading to his selection.
- As a longtime UAMS professor and chair since 2014, Barnes has published over 350 peer-reviewed articles and founded the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital at UAMS.
- Endorsing the appointment, Silveria highlighted Barnes's capacity to lead for the benefit of 12,000 employees and 3,000 students, praising his distinguished career and saying Barnes will advance UAMS's mission.
- Amid plans for institutional growth, Barnes said he is humbled and excited to lead transformation, while UAMS executive leadership team will focus on education, research and patient care alongside hospitality and service initiatives.
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C. Lowry Barnes named permanent Chancellor of UAMS
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees on Thursday approved Dr. C. Lowry Barnes as the next permanent chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the state’s only academic medical center. Barnes, a professor and chair of the UAMS Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, has served as interim chancellor since July. He was one of four finalists in a national search and was recommended for the role by UA System President Jay B. S…
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Arkansas TimesBarnes named new chancellor of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Dr. C. Lowry Barnes was named the new chancellor of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on Feb. 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the UAMS)The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved the selection Thursday of Dr. C. Lowry Barnes as the new chancellor of the state’s public medical school. Barnes has served as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences since July following Dr. Cam Patterson’s announcement th…
C. Lowry Barnes approved as next chancellor at UAMS | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
C. Lowry Barnes, who has been University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences interim chancellor since last summer, was named chancellor Thursday by the University of Arkansas System board of trustees.
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