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A Tradition of Innovation

We’re known for two things: being bold and innovative in all that we do. Our proud tradition comes alive daily through students, alums, faculty, and staff—working together to provide innovative education, conduct pioneering research, deliver cutting-edge clinical practice, and improve public health.

Our students, faculty, staff, and alums are among the world's brightest and most dedicated health professionals and scientists. From Tokyo, Japan, to London, Kentucky, we’ve committed to transforming patient-centered care. We continually rank as a top-ten institution, and our research funding has doubled since 2012. Our impact report highlights just a few of the many wins of our pharmacy family.

Our Vision

To boldly lead collaborative innovation that improves health. 

Our Mission

To provide innovative education, conduct pioneering research, deliver cutting-edge clinical practice, and lead change to improve health in our communities and beyond.   

Our Values

  • As a college community we strive to establish a healthy and engaging environment that embraces our core missions of education, research, practice, and community collaboration by: 

  • Encouraging diversity of thought (through collaboration, openness, collegiality, participation, and inspiration). 

  • Nurturing innovation and excellence in all we do (through recognizing new ways of being and doing, promoting measured risk-taking, persevering with rigor, and rewarding thoughtful, forward-thinking change). 

  • Creating a culture of trust and accountability (through respect, empathy, compassion, integrity, accountability, and safety). 

  • Committing to serve and support others (through an unselfish mindset, collegiality, collaboration, wellbeing, and commitment to being service-oriented). 

  • Prioritizing and promoting social and individual wellness (health of community, mental health, physical health, professional health, safety, social wellness, and personal community). 

  • Stewarding our resources (through intentional prioritization of our time, funds, and spaces to maximize returns for strategic goals and minimize investment in non-critical work).   

    View our 2021-2026 Strategic Plan

     

#6 Ranked Pharmacy School

U.S. News & World Report 2024

$6.9M New Research Awards

2024

11 ALUMNI ARE LEADERS OF OTHER COLLEGES OF PHARMACY

Deans, Provosts, and Vice Presidents

Meet the Dean

Interim Dean Craig Martin has always believed in the power of presence and purpose. "The best things come from small, intentional choices," he says. "Whether it’s building a habit, deepening a relationship, or guiding a college through change, it’s about steady movement in the right direction.”

News & Events

Accolades, breakthroughs, and collaborationthat's what we're about. For news and events celebrating innovations in pharmacy practice and research, you've come to the right place.

Our Alumni

Our graduates are pillars in the field and in their communities, having helped establish this College as one of the top six pharmacy programs in the nation. 

Alumni Features

Our Research

Our front-line researchers are committed to solving Kentucky's pressing problems and, in doing so, providing global healthcare solutions.

Research Expertise

1st DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS COURSE

Required as Part of PharmD Program

#15 Top 15 nationally

in 5-year average research funding among pharmacy colleges (AACP 2024)

103 NEW PUBLICATIONS BY FACULTY

2024

Students Studying at Pharmacy Library 1958

celebrating 150 years Our History

Founded in 1870, just five years after the University of Kentucky, what is now the UK College of Pharmacy began as the Louisville College of Pharmacy, an independent institution modeled after the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.

After more than a decade, faculty, staff, and students made the permanent move to Lexington.