Michael and Paula Jennings Pledge $2 Million to Establish Endowed Chair and Endowed Scholarship

By Andrew Vogler

LITTLE ROCK — Michael L. Jennings, Ph.D., and Paula M. Jennings, M.A., pledged $1 million to create the Michael and Paula Jennings Endowed Chair in Physiology in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine’s Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, and $1 million in additional support for the Dr. Michael and Paula Jennings Distinguished Scholarship in the College of Medicine.

“For close to 30 years, Michael and Paula Jennings have been committed to all three of UAMS’ mission areas — health care, education and research,” said Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA, UAMS chancellor and CEO of UAMS Health. “I was humbled to hear that the Jennings have chosen to continue serving UAMS in a philanthropic role. UAMS is certainly grateful for their service, leadership and generosity.”

The holder of the Michael and Paula Jennings Endowed Chair in Physiology will be a faculty member in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology who is selected by the chair of the department and approved by the dean of the College of Medicine.

Michael and Paula Jennings Pledge $2 Million to Establish Endowed Chair and Endowed Scholarship