Pharmacy School Hosts Events for Future Health Care Students

Browse fair highlights the diversity of roles across the profession

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is hosting pharmacy showcases across the state to educate future health care students about the career paths available in the field of pharmacy. The events are designed as a meet-and-greet with Donna Strum, the school’s new dean, as well as faculty, staff, current students andRead the story …

National Pharmaceutical Council Executive to Give Hartman Lecture

John M. O'Brien set to deliver pharmacy school's annual lecture on March 11

OXFORD, Miss. – John M. O’Brien, president and chief executive officer of the National Pharmaceutical Council, will present the annual Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture on Friday (March 11) at the University of Mississippi. Hosted by the School of Pharmacy, the lecture will begin at noon in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the PerformingRead the story …

School of Pharmacy Partners with doTERRA on Essential Oil Research

Agreement expands relationship to include expanded studies on consistency, purity and potency

PLEASANT GROVE, Utah and OXFORD, Miss. – Health and wellness company dōTERRA and the University of Mississippi National Center for Natural Products Research, based within the UM School of Pharmacy, have agreed to a five-year research partnership that will focus on establishing quality standards for the essential oil industry. As part of the partnership, NCNPRRead the story …

Pharmacy School, Mississippi College Partner on Admissions Pathway

Preferred admissions program offers MC students spots in professional program

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and Mississippi College have boosted their commitments to public health with an admissions partnership. With the preferred admission program, qualified Mississippi College students who express an interest in pharmacy may be admitted to the School of Pharmacy after the first semester of their freshman year.Read the story …

Donna Strum Selected as School of Pharmacy Dean

School alumna brings education, leadership experience to official role

OXFORD, Miss. – Donna Strum, whose nationally respected career has spanned professional practice, academics and administration, has been named the new dean of the School of Pharmacy and executive director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Mississippi. A three-time graduate of the pharmacy school, Strum served as interim dean andRead the story …

Eight Speakers Slated for 2022 TEDxUniversityofMississippi Event

Presenters will address theme of 'New Avenues' during in-person forum at Ford Center

OXFORD, Miss. – Eight exciting speakers will explore ‘New Avenues’ in the arts and sciences for the seventh annual TEDxUniversityofMississippi, set for Feb. 22 at the University of Mississippi. The in-person event begins at 7 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are free but must be reserved through theRead the story …

Graduate Student-Led Event Highlights Pharmacy School Diversity

Tonia Aminone's Cultural Night event allows students to share their culture with peers

OXFORD, Miss. – One of the greatest strengths of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is a diversity of backgrounds. Students and faculty members hail from all over the globe, bringing unique perspectives and life experiences. For Tonia Aminone, a Ph.D. student in the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, that diverse environment was something sheRead the story …

Father’s Legacy Lives through Pharmacy Scholarship

Val Soldevila's gift to help future generations of Ole Miss student pharmacists

OXFORD, Miss. – Students often look to their parents for guidance and inspiration when deciding on their career path. For Val Soldevila, that was no different, as his father, Frank Soldevila, provided many footsteps to follow. “I have heard his story numerous times, of how he came to the United States from Panama without speakingRead the story …

New Center Advances Medical Cannabis Science, Education

NCCRE to provide leadership and expertise to health care professionals, industry, government officials

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi is home to a new center that will prioritize resources toward patient and public safety on the medicinal use of cannabis. The National Center for Cannabis Research and Education will foster and conduct scientific research, data analysis, education and training on the health effects of cannabis. NCCRE researchersRead the story …

Researchers Study Cannabis Pain Relief with $1.37 Million Grant

Pharmacy faculty use NIDA support to examine reducing HIV-related pain and inflammation

OXFORD, Miss. – Three researchers from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have been awarded a $1.37 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as their research focuses on reducing HIV-related pain through cannabis. Nicole Ashpole, Mahmoud ElSohly and Jason Paris are screening and identifying the compounds found in cannabis that mayRead the story …