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Bryan, Freeman appointed new leadership roles

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.
In memoriam: Dr. Anwar A. Hussain

Nov 7, 2025
College-wide, Community

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy mourns the passing of Anwar A. Hussain, Ph.D., professor emeritus, fellow of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences and one of the most influential scientists in the history of the University of Kentucky. Hussain passed away on Nov. 5, 2025, after a lifetime devoted to advancing the science of drug delivery and improving patient care.
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.