Nearly nine out of 10 Americans live within five miles of a community pharmacy, yet vaccine rates remain stubbornly low, particularly in rural communities where access to other healthcare settings is limited. Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, CDCES, believes pharmacists are the key to closing that gap, and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation has selected her to help prove it.
Hend Mansoor, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, has been elected a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), conferred by the Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR).
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is proud to announce that two faculty members have been selected as competitors on the upcoming season of CBS’s Emmy Award-winning reality series The Amazing Race.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is proud to announce the induction of four outstanding preceptors into the prestigious Hall of Distinguished Preceptors. The honorees will be recognized during the Hall of Distinguished Alumni & Preceptor Awards on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Limestone Hall, 215 W. Main St., Lexington, Ky.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) proudly announces the selection of Jeff Cain, Ed.D., MS, professor and vice chair of pharmacy practice and science, as the 2026 recipient of the Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award, a prestigious national honor bestowed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). The award recognizes Cain’s exceptional contributions and dedication to pharmacy education.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a forthcoming celebration of excellence and achievement, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) will induct three graduates into its Hall of Distinguished Alumni. The ceremony will honor their lasting impact on pharmacy education, leadership and patient care and will recognize careers defined by service, innovation and dedication to the profession.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy are prominently represented among the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers, according to a database compiled by Stanford University in partnership with Elsevier. The annual list recognizes researchers whose scholarly publications ranked among the most cited globally for 2024, reflecting the significant impact of their work across disciplines. Citations are one measure of research influence, signaling that published findings are shaping ongoing discovery and innovation worldwide.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is reporting strong gains in first-time pass rates on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) following several years of focused curriculum enhancements and expanded student support.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is deeply saddened by the passing of Hsin-Hsiung Daniel Tai, Ph.D., a longtime faculty member whose career exemplified excellence in research, mentorship and service.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and UK HealthCare Pharmacy Services brought a robust presence to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas last week, with faculty and students presenting groundbreaking research, leading educational sessions and achieving national recognition.
