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

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Mar 31, 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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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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In Memoriam: Dr. Hsin-Hsiung Daniel Tai

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Jan 21, 2026

Community

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.

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University of Kentucky shines at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting 2025 Students reach top ten in national competition

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Dec 17, 2025

College-wide, Healthcare, Professional News

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.

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College of Pharmacy faculty elected to consecutive presidential terms with state association

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Dec 15, 2025

Professional News

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) continues its legacy of leadership in Kentucky's pharmacy community as two faculty members have been elected to consecutive terms as president of the Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists (KSHP).

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Bryan, Freeman appointed new leadership roles

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Dec 12, 2025

Professional News

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy announced a leadership transition within the Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice (CAPP). Kyle Bryan, PharmD, has been appointed director of professional affairs, succeeding Trish Freeman, Ph.D., who will assume a new role as vice chair for research in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science.

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