A recap of our top moments of 2023 (in no particular order).
Everything is Science, Lexington’s city-wide science festival, returns for its sixth year with an exciting new theme: Make It Make Sense!
LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 9, 2023) — José O. Rivera, PharmD, R77, current and founding dean of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) School of Pharmacy, has been named as the recipient of the 2023 Paul F. Parker Award. This distinguished recognition will be conferred at the upcoming American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear meeting in Anaheim, California.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the recent additions of Ashlan J. Kunz Coyne, PharmD, MPH, and Courtney Simpkins, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, to the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science. These esteemed professionals have joined the faculty as assistant professors, marking a significant step forward in the department's commitment to excellence in education and research.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy announces the expansion and restructure of the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice (CAPP), under the leadership of its new director Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, chief practice officer.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is proud to announce three Ph.D. students in Pharmaceutical Sciences and one PharmD student have been awarded competitive funding from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) during the 2023-2024 academic year.
The College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Stallworth, PharmD, as a postdoctoral academic fellow. In 2022, the College reestablished the academic fellow position, and Stallworth will be the second individual to hold this role. Stallworth will receive comprehensive training in teaching, scholarship, service, and pharmacy practice to further develop her academic career.
After an exceptional 43-year career as a dedicated educator, esteemed researcher, and visionary administrator, the College announces McNamara’s retirement. He leaves invaluable contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences and a permanent mark on the academic community.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy announced the promotion of four exceptional junior faculty members: Eric Johnson, PharmD; Hannah Johnson, PharmD; Vincent Venditto, Ph.D.; and Craig Beavers, PharmD. These promotions, which took effect on July 1, 2023, have been approved by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees in recognition of their unwavering dedication, expertise, and outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
After a distinguished career spanning several decades, Jim Pauly, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) and an associate member of the UK Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC), has announced his retirement. Pauly will be stepping down from his role at the end of July 2023.
