OXFORD, Miss. – The dreaded flu season is fast approaching, so it’s time to get an annual flu shot. Students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy are making it easy to stay healthy this year without leaving campus. In conjunction with the national Operation Immunization campaign driven by the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of StudentRead the story …
Students Help Protect UM, Community During Flu Season
'Operation Immunization' part of national immunization campaign
September 9, 2015 by
UM Pharmacy School Ranks in Top 10 for Funding
School jumps to No. 7 for extramural support for research
August 28, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has landed in the nation’s top 10 for total extramural funding, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Ranked No. 7 for the 2014 calendar year, the school jumped from No. 12 in 2013. The school received $15.6 million in total extramural funding,Read the story …
Ole Miss School of Pharmacy Honors Senior Scientist
Environmental toxicologist specializes in biotechnology for Army Corps of Engineers
August 14, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy honored its Distinguished Alumnus of the Year at the annual Alumni Weekend Awards Banquet and Reunion Dinner. Jeffery Steevens, senior scientist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was recognized for his involvement in student service and professional achievement. “We are so pleased to honor Dr.Read the story …
Fourth-Year Pharmacy Student Lands National Scholarship
Program encourages students to pursue careers in academia
August 12, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Cody Tawater, a fourth-year professional pharmacy student at the University of Mississippi, has been chosen to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s Walmart Scholars Program. In its 11th year, the prestigious program awards $1,000 scholarships to 85 student-faculty pairs from AACP member institutions to attend select seminars and annualRead the story …
UM Students Get Pharmacy Experience in Peru
Mission provides medications, reading glasses to locals
August 7, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Arriving around midnight in Lima, Peru, six University of Mississippi pharmacy students began an arduous drive up the Pan-American Highway. After traversing mountain roads for eight hours, they arrived at their home base in Pomabamba. From there, they ventured out to the remote villages of Pallahuasi, Chogo, Piscos and Vinauya. Their mission:Read the story …
Staff Member Keeps Pharmacy School’s Equipment in Working Order
August 3, 2015 by
A leap of faith brought Lowndes County native Derek Oglesby to the University of Mississippi. “I hail from ‘Bulldog country,’” Oglesby said. “Ole Miss was never really on my list as one of the places I expected to work when I grew up.” That changed, however, when Oglesby applied for a position with the UniversityRead the story …
Steadfast Retiree Continues to Have Impact on Pharmacy School
Robert Bishop reflects on nearly 50 years of memories
August 2, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When looking back over his nearly 50 years at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, Robert Bishop remembers his friends the most. “I made some very good friends at the pharmacy school,” he said. “I’ve had a really wonderful time here. Time really does fly when you’re having fun.” Bishop, whoRead the story …
UM Student Appointed to ASHP Student Executive Committee
Gabe Hinojosa of Picayune among five students nationally named to panel
July 26, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has appointed Gabe Hinojosa, a University of Mississippi pharmacy student, to its Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee. “The executive committee is responsible for advising the ASHP board of directors and staff on the overall direction of the Pharmacy Student Forum,” Hinojosa said. “In everything we do,Read the story …
On-campus Pharmacy Provides Vital Services for Quarter-century
Facility serves campus community and offers educational experiences for pharmacy residents
July 16, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Conveniently located near the heart of campus, the Student Health Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi has been helping students with their medical needs for 25 years. The Student Health Pharmacy is administered by the School of Pharmacy, under the direct leadership of co-directors Sandy Bentley and Anne Marie Liles. “Our pharmacyRead the story …
A Don of All Trades
Longtime pharmacy employee has many talents
July 3, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Whether at work or at home, Don Stanford is always looking for the next adventure. “I really enjoy doing anything new or anything challenging,” Stanford said. “I’ll be right in the middle of those projects to try to shepherd things through and make things happen.” Stanford is assistant director of the Research InstituteRead the story …