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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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.”

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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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Key Administrative Restructuring to Support Growth and Student Success

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Apr 14, 2025
College-wide, Professional News, Student & Academic Life

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy has announced a series of organizational changes to better align responsibilities with the evolving needs of its academic programs and student community.

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Celebrating National Pharmacists Day A Spotlight on Melinda Joyce

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Jan 12, 2025
Alumni, Community, Professional News

Each year, January 12 marks National Pharmacists Day—a day to honor the important role pharmacists play in optimizing patient care, enhancing safety, and improving quality of life. This year's spotlight is on alumna Melinda Joyce, PharmD.

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Pharmacy’s Kebodeaux, alumni recognized with APhA honors

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Dec 23, 2024
Alumni, Professional News

The remarkable accomplishments of Clark Kebodeaux, PharmD, BCACP, and two alumni from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) have garnered national recognition from the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).

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Katz Named 2024 Paul Parker Award Recipient

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Nov 14, 2024
Alumni, Professional News

Michael D. Katz, PharmD, R75, clinical professor and director of Residency and International Programs at the R. Ken Coit University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Paul F. Parker Award.

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