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Rush Named 2025 Paul F. Parker Award Recipient

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.
College of Pharmacy Honors 2025 Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners

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.
Pharmacy Around the World: A Journey to Japan

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.