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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on Tuesday held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Radiation Oncology Center, which will house the states first proton therapy center, set to open in October.

The new center has expanded capabilities to provide advanced radiation treatments for children and adults with cancer. It also has the states first proton center.

As vice president, Siems will help lead the society to serve professionals in the communications industry by providing community and professional development.

Five Arkansas State University students have been chosen as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000 to apply toward their study abroad or internship program costs, with additional funding available for the study of a critical language overseas. The winners are: Lisa Browning, of Salem, a junior creative media production major with an emphasis in graphic communications, who will study in the United Kingdom at Canterbury Christ Church Un...

The UAMS Radiation Oncology Center will house Arkansas’ first Proton Center and cyclotron, a type of particle accelerator that serves as a key piece of equipment.