OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor emeritus has published a book on the late Charles W. Hartman, dean of the UM School of Pharmacy from 1961 to 1970. “‘Visionary’ is the term often used to describe Hartman,” said Mickey Smith, author of the book and Barnard Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Administration. “However,Read the story …
Retired Professor Publishes Book on Pharmacy Legend
Mickey Smith continues prolific writing career
June 22, 2013 by
UM Pharmacy Residency Program to Graduate Fourth Class
Program enhances patient-care skills, develops research and teaching capabilities
June 12, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a few days, Jasmine S. McKee and Liza Wilson will become the most recent graduates of the School of Pharmacy’s Community Pharmacy Residency program, which advances Doctor of Pharmacy graduates’ patient-care skills, provides opportunities to implement patient-care services, and develops research and teaching skills. McKee and Wilson completed the residency program’sRead the story …
UM Pharmacy School Launches Campaign to Renovate Faser Hall
Skills laboratory critical to students’ training included in plans
June 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is launching an $8 million capital campaign to support renovations in one of its main buildings, preparing the facility to meet the needs of pharmacy students for years to come. The Faser Capital Campaign will attract funds to refurbish Faser Hall, home to faculty offices,Read the story …
Pharmacy Student Competes in Miss Mississippi Pageant
Contestant raises money for children's hospitals
June 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi student Adrian Turner of Tupelo is set to compete in the Miss Mississippi pageant July 10-13. Turner, who is in her fourth professional year of pharmacy school, will be competing as Miss North Central Mississippi. “I hope to show that with determination, drive and passion, anything can be accomplished,”Read the story …
Two Pharmacy Graduates Inducted into Student Hall of Fame
Students selected by their peers for significant contributions
May 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two Doctor of Pharmacy graduates have been selected by their peers to be inducted into the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Hall of Fame. Miranda Jordan of Jackson and Laura Luther of Hattiesburg were inducted into the Hall of Fame during recent commencement ceremonies. They were recognized for their significant scholasticRead the story …
UM Pharmacy School Wins Script Your Future Team Challenge Award
Students and faculty recognized for focusing on patients with cardiovascular disease
May 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has been recognized as a winner in the second annual Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge for health professions students. Sponsored by the National Consumers League and its partners, this monthlong competition engages health professions students and faculty in developing creative ideas for raisingRead the story …
Phytochemist Receives Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award
UM research professor recognized for 'enormous impact' on worldwide scientific community
May 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When it comes to illicit drugs, especially marijuana, Mahmoud A. ElSohly has tests to reveal how potent they are, whether they are contaminated, from where they might have come and whether someone is using them. When it comes to legal drugs, ElSohly has a knack for formulating new ones. His name isRead the story …
UM Professor Presents to United Nations on Marine Genetic Resources
Seminar covers challenges associated with marine research in foreign waters
May 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The world’s oceans are filled with diverse plant and animal life that promise to yield new drugs and other products that could dramatically improve quality of life. Scientists are studying potential sources of these products, but the research can be challenging. Marc Slattery, professor of pharmacognosy at the University of Mississippi, presentedRead the story …
Pharmacy Administrator, Outreach Supervisor Honored for Service to Students
Marvin Wilson and Amy Saxton to be recognized at Commencement as Frist winners
May 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For almost 20 years the Frist Student Service Award has recognized University of Mississippi employees who go above and beyond the call of duty to demonstrate their commitment to students. Two of these employees, Marvin C. Wilson, associate dean for academic and student affairs at the School of Pharmacy, and Amy Saxton,Read the story …
Pharmaceutics Professor Studies Innovative Drug Delivery Technologies
Murthy publishes world-renowned books on findings
May 7, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi pharmacy professor S. Narasimha Murthy is taking pharmaceutical research to new heights. Since earning his Ph.D. in 2003, Murthy has published more than 75 research papers about drug-delivery methods. Forty of those papers have been published since joining the Ole Miss faculty six years ago.