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Program recruiting pharmacy students

Two University of Arkansas System schools have paired up to recruit students interested in pharmacy and from rural and underserved areas in the state.

Under the program, the University of Arkansas at Monticello and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will accept five high school seniors into the pre-pharmacy program, which includes four to six semesters of undergraduate prerequisites at the Monticello campus. The students would then be guaranteed a spot in UAMS' pharmacy doctorate program if they maintain eligibility.

High schools seniors are eligible if they score at least 25 on the ACT college entrance exam, perform well in math and science courses, have a cumulative high school grade-point average of at least 3.5, interview with faculty members and administrators from both schools, and show an interest in and commitment to pharmacy.

While at Monticello, students have to score in at least the 50th percentile of the Pharmacy College Admissions Test; earn a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher; finish at least 69 hours of the prerequisite classes with a C grade or higher; finish 40 hours of shadowing a licensed state pharmacist; and interview with the UAMS College of Pharmacy.

The Monticello university has prospects with whom it hopes to interview in early summer for a fall 2017 start.

College broadens military discount

Central Baptist College has expanded a tuition discount program for members of the military and veterans.

The private, liberal-arts college in Conway used to offer a tuition discount to active military personnel. That group was eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance and then had an additional 25 percent of the remaining cost covered.

Now, the college will provide tuition discounts for the entire military community, including veterans, which will work in conjunction with all military and veteran benefits. The four-year school will then waive the remaining tuition balance -- up to 35 percent -- for both online and classroom courses.

The discount will be available for all programs starting in the fall, but Professional Adult College Education courses start in July for the fall semester and have rolling admissions, the college said.

NW News on 03/16/2017

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