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Kolesar Appointed Dean at University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 May 29, 2024
Professional News

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.

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College of Pharmacy Maintains Top National Ranking

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Apr 25, 2024
College-wide, Professional News

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.

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College of Pharmacy Recognizes Outstanding Preceptors in Annual Celebration

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Apr 4, 2024
Community, Professional News

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is proud to announce the induction of five exceptional preceptors into the prestigious Hall of Distinguished Preceptors. This honor will be bestowed during the annual awards ceremony on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. EDT. The College will extend the celebration to a broader audience by streaming the event live on its YouTube channel.

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UK College of Pharmacy Recognizes Distinguished Alumni Achievements

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Apr 3, 2024
Alumni, Professional News

The honorees for this year's Lifetime Achievement Award include Carol Gallagher (BS, PharmD ‘89) and Samuel Poloyac (PharmD ’95, Ph.D. ‘99), whose careers have exemplified the pinnacle of professional success, leadership, innovation, and sustained contribution. Danielle Griggs (PharmD ’14) will also be recognized with the Young Alumni Award, honoring her remarkable impact on the field within a decade of graduation. A panel comprising past inductees selected this year's recipients.

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Pharmacy Associate Dean Embarks on Year-Long Journey with the DunKings

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Apr 1, 2024
Professional News

In an unprecedented collaboration between academia and the fast-food industry, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) announces that Professor and Chief Academic Officer Frank Romanelli, PharmD, will take a one-year sabbatical to join new pop sensation the DunKings on their nationwide tour. This extraordinary opportunity comes as a result of Romanelli winning the latest and most unique contest ever offered by American multinational coffee and doughnut company Dunkin’.

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Hall of Distinguished Alumni & Preceptors Ceremony

Apr 19, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Alumni, Professional News

Hall of Distinguished Alumni and Preceptors award ceremony celebrating the 2024 inductees.

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University of Kentucky Innovators Win $50K DataWorks! Challenge Prize

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Mar 1, 2024
Professional News

A collaborative team from the University of Kentucky’s Institute for Biomedical Informatics and Institute for Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, comprising Daniel Harris, Ph.D., Chris Delcher, Ph.D., and Nick Anthony, has been awarded a $50,000 prize in the 2023 DataWorks! Challenge.

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Romanelli Receives Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Feb 26, 2024
Professional News

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) proudly announces the selection of Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., MPH, FAPhA, FCCP, BCPS, as the 2024 recipient of the Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).

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College of Pharmacy Announces New Philanthropy Director Jessica Rukavina

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Feb 12, 2024
Professional News

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) announces the promotion of Jessica Rukavina to director of philanthropy. Previously the assistant director of philanthropy for the College, Rukavina brings extensive experience and a successful track record of fundraising success to her new role.

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Rivera Named 2023 Paul Parker Award Recipient

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Nov 9, 2023
Alumni, Professional News

LEXINGTON, Ky. (November 9, 2023) — José O. Rivera, PharmD, R77, current and founding dean of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) School of Pharmacy, has been named as the recipient of the 2023 Paul F. Parker Award. This distinguished recognition will be conferred at the upcoming American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear meeting in Anaheim, California.

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