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Rush Named 2025 Paul F. Parker Award Recipient

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Oct 29, 2025

Alumni, Professional News

David R. Rush, PharmD, R29, emeritus professor of medicine and clinical pharmacology at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Paul F. Parker Award. This distinguished honor, presented annually at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing pharmacy practice, education, and leadership in the spirit of the late Paul F. Parker, founder of the University of Kentucky’s nationally renowned residency program.

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College of Pharmacy Honors 2025 Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Oct 16, 2025

Alumni, Community, Professional News

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association and the College of Pharmacy proudly announce the recipients of this year’s Lyman T. Johnson Awards, honoring alumni and students who embody the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer Lyman T. Johnson.

UK College of Pharmacy alumni and faculty stand together with Kitasato University colleagues in front of the Great Buddha of Kamakura during their Pharmacy Around the World trip to Japan

Pharmacy Around the World: A Journey to Japan

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Sep 25, 2025

Alumni, Community, Professional News

Pharmacy Around the World, an educational trip organized by the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP), brought together alumni and faculty for ten days of learning, connection, and discovery. Unlike past exchanges focused on current students, this was a chance for graduates and faculty to deepen a partnership with Kitasato University that has thrived for 35 years.

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Leading the Nation in Diagnosis Education College of Pharmacy Sets the Standard for Pharmacy Training

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Aug 17, 2025

College-wide

Now entering its eighth year, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) was the first pharmacy school in the nation to require a dedicated, stand-alone Diagnosis course. This innovative approach is now the new national standard: beginning July 2025, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) requires basic diagnostic instruction at all accredited U.S. pharmacy schools.

2025 Hall of Distinguished Preceptors Announced

Caroline Zaring

Jul 25, 2025

Professional News

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 25, 2025) — The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is proud to announce the induction of seven outstanding preceptors into the prestigious Hall of Distinguished Preceptors. The honorees will be recognized during the annual awards ceremony in the spring of 2026, which will be livestreamed on the College’s official YouTube channel.

Leigh Ann Keeton to lead UKCOP expansion in Ashland

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Jul 14, 2025

Professional News

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 14, 2025) — The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is proud to announce the appointment of Leigh Ann Keeton, Pharm.D., BCPS, as clinical assistant professor. In her new role, Keeton will spearhead the development of the Ashland Clinical Education Center (CEC), a transformative partnership between UKCOP and UK King's Daughters aimed at advancing experiential education and pharmacy practice in Eastern Kentucky.

College of Pharmacy Celebrates Faculty Promotions

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Jul 9, 2025

Professional News

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 9, 2025) — The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) proudly announces the promotion of three outstanding faculty members, effective July 1, 2025. Olufunmilola Abraham, Ph.D., and Penni Black, Ph.D., have been promoted to the rank of full professor, and Doug Oyler, PharmD, has been promoted to associate professor. These promotions, approved by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, honor each individual’s exemplary achievements in research, teaching and service.

Helping the heart heal itself — UK researchers lead new treatment effort

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Jun 30, 2025

Research

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2025) — It’s a frightening statistic: someone in the U.S. has a heart attack every 40 seconds. For many Kentuckians, the risk is even higher due to widespread health challenges like obesity, smoking and chronic illness. At the University of Kentucky, two researchers are tackling what comes next — the often-overlooked damage that unfolds in the days and weeks after a heart attack. Their work could redefine how recovery happens, offering new hope for healing hearts in Kentucky and beyond.

After nearly 40 years as a practicing pharmacist, Jan Brandenburg has published “The Modern Mountain Cookbook: A Plant-Based Celebration of Appalachia.” Photos provided.

Modern mountain meals: Eastern Kentucky native reimagines Appalachian recipes

Dana Cox, Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Jun 17, 2025

Alumni, Community, Professional News

After nearly 40 years as a practicing pharmacist, Jan Brandenburg has published “The Modern Mountain Cookbook: A Plant-Based Celebration of Appalachia.”

Faith Oliver Appointed Independent Pharmacy Practice Advancement Fellow

Caroline Zaring

Jun 3, 2025

Professional News

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Faith Oliver, PharmD, as the inaugural Independent Pharmacy Practice Advancement Fellow.

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