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Pharmacy student earns national ASHP leadership award

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Jun 15, 2026

Professional News, Student & Academic Life

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy student Sally Yousef has been named one of 12 recipients of the national ASHP Student Leadership Award, earning a $2,000 scholarship in recognition of her leadership in health-system pharmacy.

102 new graduates join Pharmacy alumni ranks Class of 2026 includes PharmD, PhD, and MS recipients

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Jun 8, 2026

Alumni, College-wide, Community

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy celebrated its class of 2026 at the annual Commencement Ceremony on May 8, conferring degrees upon 102 graduates in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and dual degree masters programs.

Hudspeth named to NACDS Foundation Faculty Scholars Program

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

May 21, 2026

Professional News, Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 21, 2026) — 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.

Mansoor elected Fellow of the American Heart Association

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Apr 27, 2026

Professional News, Research

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).

Race condition: Black and Cain headed for The Amazing Race Pharmacy faculty go from marathon miles to million-dollar trials

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Apr 1, 2026

College-wide, Professional News

LEXINGTON, Ky. – 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.

2026 Hall of Distinguished Preceptors Announced

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Mar 30, 2026

Professional News

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 31, 2026) — 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.

Cain receives Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Mar 11, 2026

Professional News

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).

UK College of Pharmacy celebrates three leaders with Hall of Distinguished Alumni honors

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Feb 27, 2026

Alumni, College-wide, Professional News

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.

Pharmacy faculty named among world’s top 2% most-cited researchers

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Feb 25, 2026

Professional News, Research

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.

UK College of Pharmacy Reports 92.7% NAPLEX First-Time Pass Rate Class of 2025 graduates place the college among the nation’s top performers following targeted student success initiatives

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Feb 2, 2026

Alumni, College-wide, Professional News

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.

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