Alumni

February Feature: Love in the Time of Graduate School

Jan 26, 2020

Alumni, Student & Academic Life

Another UKCOP love story from Chandra Patel (PhD ‘06) who married Joanna Koziara (PhD ‘05). We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we did. We joined the Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program the same year, entering in 2000. Our entering graduate student class quickly formed bonds of friendship. We tackled the challenging class load together during those first 2 years of grad school and into our qualifying exams. We remain friends and in contact with many of our classmates and faculty still today.

February Feature: A Summer Wedding

Jan 26, 2020

Alumni, Student & Academic Life

Kylie Newman Goetz (PharmD '16) and Nathan Goetz (PharmD '17) were another amazing couple that met at UKCOP. Here's their story as shared with us from Kylie. Nate says he first noticed me during his second year of pharmacy when I was presenting at a KAPS meeting. I was the director of committees so I would lead the KAPS meetings. I kind of remember him being at meetings because of his big hair (Nate had a large afro during this time).

February Feature: A Love that Lasts

Jan 26, 2020

Alumni

They met at the SAPhA (now APhA-ASP) regional meeting at Wayne State University in Detroit in Oct 1973. Duane was in the last year of the BS Pharmacy program at the University of Wisconsin. Marilyn in her first year of pharmacy school at UKCOP. Their story was not a “love at first sight,” although they remembered each other. Duane noticed Marilyn as she had run for a regional office. It so happens they ate a banquet meal at the same table and Marilyn has a picture of the table that included Duane.

Central Kentucky Job Club – Winter/Spring 2020 Schedule

By Kristie Colón

Dec 1, 2019

Alumni

The University of Kentucky (UK) Alumni Association, Fayette County Cooperative Extension Services, and UK Human Resources Career Development are pleased to announce the winter/spring 2020 Central Kentucky Job Club schedule.

Jimmi Hatton Kolpek (R151) Named 2019 Paul Parker Award Recipient

By Kristie Colón

Oct 9, 2019

Alumni

Jimmi Hatton Kolpek, PharmD (R151), faculty at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and President-elect of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), has been named the 2019 recipient of the Paul F. Parker Award. She will receive the award at the 2019 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Graduate Alumni Return to Campus

By Kristie Colón

Sep 10, 2019

Alumni, Research

Graduate program alumni, Dr. Melissa Rondeau, Dr. Joanna Koziara, Dr. Kamalika Mukherjee, and Dr. David Horton recently returned to campus to meet with current graduate students and discuss career options. It is always a welcome privilege to hear what our students have been up to since they graduated from our program. Melissa Rondeau (’11) is currently Vice-President of Clinical Services at Symbiotix in Lexington. Her talk covered her career path and how she transitioned into medical writing.

Pharmacy Alumni Celebrated for Their Commitment to Elevating Care & Scientific Inquiry

By Kristie Colón

Jul 30, 2019

Alumni

This past April, two accomplished University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy alumni became the latest inductees in the College’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni for 2018-2019. They were recognized for their professional achievements at 21c Hotel in downtown Lexington on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Looking Back: Graduate Alumnus Recounts the Early Days of The Program

By Bill Crouthamel, Ph.D. 1970 FAAPS

Jul 24, 2019

Alumni

Like other pharmacy schools, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy was traditionally focused on educating pharmacists for pharmacy practice. However, when Dean Earl Sloan retired in 1967, the College brought in Dr. Joseph Swintosky to serve as Dean and to develop new roles for pharmacists. Swintosky began the push for an all-PharmD Program and a world-class Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Swintosky hired several new faculty members to help jumpstart the new graduate program, including Dr. James Doluisio and Dr.

Celebrated Faculty Member Pat DeLuca Passes Away

By Kristie Colón

May 28, 2019

Alumni

On May 22, 2019, Dr. Patrick DeLuca passed away, surrounded by family. He moved to Lexington in 1970, joining the faculty at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy where he held Administrative positions and served as an Associate Dean. His research work and teachings helped him to secure numerous patents. He leaves an incredible legacy through his impact on both patients and students, helping the College’s faculty to national prominence. In addition, DeLuca’s efforts helped secure support for the College to build two new instructional and research facilities.

College Strengthens Efforts to Address Alumni Needs

By Kristie Colón

May 24, 2019

Alumni

The UK College of Pharmacy recently hired Rosa Mejia-Cruz and Kacie Miller in an effort to create a more robust focus on student and alumni development and success. In addition, Nicole Keenan has been promoted to the role of Director of Student Success and Career Development. Keenan will work with students to help identify, prepare for, and procure various professional opportunities and career placements, including but not limited to residency training, fellowships, and graduate programs. She will also oversee initiatives involving student health and well-being.

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