The environment for the Graduate School at the University is pleasant and stimulating. Little Rock, the capital, is a city of culture and commerce with Southern hospitality.
Recreational opportunities are plentiful in nearby lakes, parks, and mountains.
The Graduate School is part of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, which also includes the Colleges of Health Related Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Founded in 1879, UAMS is the focus of medical education in Arkansas, and its graduate school provides an outstanding opportunity for students to obtain advanced degrees in fields related to the health sciences. It houses an extensive and growing research base as well as the state's most comprehensive health sciences library.