Alumni

Iowa's Letendre to Deliver Foster Leadership Lecture

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Apr 15, 2024

Alumni, College-wide, Training/Professional Development

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) is honored to announce that Donald E. Letendre, dean of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy and a distinguished alumnus, will deliver the annual Dr. Thomas S. Foster Leadership Lecture. The lecture, titled "Leadership & Mentoring: Anecdotes, Adages, and Reflections from an Accidental Dean," is scheduled for noon on Thursday, April 18.

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.

Leading with Purpose: Celebrating Women's Pioneering Roles in Pharmacy

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Mar 29, 2024

Alumni, Community

The pharmacy landscape in the United States has undergone a remarkable transformation, with women pharmacists now representing between 62% and 75% of the profession—a stark contrast to the 14% seen in the mid-1960s. As Women’s History Month draws to a close, Lu Shawna Lawson, PharmD, MPA, a trailblazer and senior pharmacist at Community Health Network Specialty Pharmacy, shared insights into her career, challenges, inspirations, and advice for future pharmacists.

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.

two hands holding sparklers that are lit

Our Top 23 of 2023

By Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Dec 22, 2023

Alumni, College-wide, Community

A recap of our top moments of 2023 (in no particular order).

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.

Molly Carr and Kelsie Skaggs pose in front of Bluegrass Community Health Center Pharmacy

College of Pharmacy Supports Expansion of Pharmacy Services to Underserved Communities

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

May 30, 2023

Alumni, Community, Healthcare

Through its partnership with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Bluegrass Community Health Center ensures that underserved and vulnerable community members receive appropriate, compassionate care, including equitable and affordable medication access.

AACP Pharmacy Education 2023 Reception

Jul 23, 2023, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Alumni, Community

Alumni and friends of UKCOP will gather during AACP's annual meeting.

College of Pharmacy Alumni Recognized for Lifetime Achievement

Rosa Mejia-Cruz

Apr 3, 2023

Alumni, Professional News

Two accomplished University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) alums will become the latest inductees to the College’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni. The College will recognize their professional achievements at the Hall of Distinguished Alumni & Preceptors awards ceremony Friday, April 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. EDT.

UKCOP @ Keeneland Tailgate

Apr 22, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Alumni, College-wide, Community

Let’s have a fun day at the races! All students, employees, alumni, preceptors, and friends of UKCOP are invited to attend this family-friendly, free event.

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