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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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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.

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Chemistry Beyond the Classroom

Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Feb 14, 2024
Community

Their journey, destined to intertwine, began with a simple question from Abigail about William’s thoughts on the latest pharmacy exam. As luck would have it, they were headed in the same direction, allowing their initial conversation to blossom into the start of a beautiful journey together.

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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).

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Make It Make Sense! Everything is Science Festival Returns

By Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Dec 20, 2023
Community

Everything is Science, Lexington’s city-wide science festival, returns for its sixth year with an exciting new theme: Make It Make Sense!

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Distinguished Pharmacy Educator, Leader Patrick J. McNamara Retires

By Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Aug 7, 2023
College-wide, Community, Professional News

After an exceptional 43-year career as a dedicated educator, esteemed researcher, and visionary administrator, the College announces McNamara’s retirement. He leaves invaluable contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences and a permanent mark on the academic community. 

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College of Pharmacy Celebrates Faculty Promotions

By Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Jul 28, 2023
College-wide, Community, Professional News

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy announced the promotion of four exceptional junior faculty members: Eric Johnson, PharmD; Hannah Johnson, PharmD; Vincent Venditto, Ph.D.; and Craig Beavers, PharmD. These promotions, which took effect on July 1, 2023, have been approved by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees in recognition of their unwavering dedication, expertise, and outstanding contributions to their respective fields.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Jim Pauly Retires After 27 Years of Service

By Rosa Mejia-Cruz
 Jul 28, 2023
College-wide, Community, Professional News

After a distinguished career spanning several decades, Jim Pauly, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) and an associate member of the UK Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC), has announced his retirement. Pauly will be stepping down from his role at the end of July 2023.

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Sponsored by UKCOP Staff and Postdoc Advisory Council Ice Cream Social All Staff and Postdoctoral Scholars are invited

Aug 9, 2023, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Community

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UKCOP @ Lexington Pride

Jun 24, 2023
Community, Healthcare

UK Bluegrass Care Clinic will be at Lexington Pride Festival at the Central Bank Center on June 24, 2023, to promote sexual wellness and offer Mpox vaccinations. Protect yourself from Mpox by stopping by the booth for a free immunization and more information on how to stay up to date on your sexual health care.

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