The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Hope Brandon, PharmD, MBA, as a postdoctoral academic fellow. Brandon is the third individual to hold this revitalized position, which offers comprehensive training in teaching, scholarship, service, and pharmacy practice to advance academic careers.
This year, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) marks a significant milestone: the 35th anniversary of its academic exchange program with Kitasato University School of Pharmacy in Tokyo, Japan. Since its inception in 1989, this enduring partnership has facilitated a robust exchange of knowledge, cultural understanding, and innovative practices, profoundly impacting pharmacy education and training in both countries.
Alumnus and preceptor Matthew Lane, PharmD, a clinical associate professor and chief of pharmacy at the Lexington VA Health Care System, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2024 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Distinguished Preceptor Recognition Award.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) has been honored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) as one of the inaugural ACT Community Pharmacy Centers of Excellence.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) proudly announces the appointment of Olufunmilola Abraham, Ph.D., as associate professor and chair of Pharmacy Practice & Science, effective September 1, 2024.
Griffin Nemeth, a student at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and coordinator for the #iCANendthetrend Youth Advisory Board, exemplifies the significant impact young people and pharmacists can have on tobacco use prevention.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is pleased to announce that Joseph L. Fink III, BS Pharm, JD, professor emeritus of Pharmacy Practice & Science, will receive the 2024 Bowl of Hygeia award from the Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA). This award honors Fink's significant contributions to the pharmacy profession and his dedication to community service.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) proudly announces that Jill Kolesar, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FCCP university research professor of Pharmacy Practice & Science, has been appointed as the next dean of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Kolesar will assume her new role on July 15.
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is proud to announce it has upheld its position as the sixth-ranked school of pharmacy in the United States, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2024. This designation places UKCOP among the top echelon of 141 accredited PharmD programs nationally.
This National Lover's Day, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) celebrates the recent union of two current students, Rachel Rister and Trey Carter, who were married on April 13, 2024, at The Club at UK's Spindletop Hall. Their wedding not only marked the beginning of their future together but also highlighted the significant influence of UKCOP's community and legacy.
