OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi pharmacy professor received the 2017 Innovations in Continuing Pharmacy Education Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy at its annual meeting Sunday (July 16) in Nashville. Jamie Wagner, a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice, was awarded for a continuing education activity she created that usesRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Honored with Educational Innovation Award
Jamie Wagner praised for effort to improve focus and understanding in classroom settings
July 20, 2017 by
UM and Jackson State Partner to Further Pharmacy Education
Preferred admission program offers JSU students spots in professional program
July 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to provide more opportunities for aspiring pharmacists, the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and Jackson State University have collaborated to create the preferred admission program, which offers qualified JSU students admission to the UM pharmacy school. “We saw a need to allow students around the state to completeRead the story …
Pharmacy Professors Named Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Awards recognize exceptional dedication to education and student service
June 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Four professors in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have been recognized as Distinguished Teaching Scholars for a three-year term. This honor recognizes exceptional teachers and colleagues who promote effective teaching and learning. The recipients are Kim Adcock, professor of pharmacy practice; Robert Doerksen, associate professor of medicinal chemistry; Erin Holmes,Read the story …
Natural Products Center, USDA Team to Create Natural Insect Repellents
Goal is to find safer alternatives to harsh synthetic chemicals
June 12, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An ongoing partnership between the Natural Products Utilization Research Unit at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Mississippi’s National Center for Natural Products Research is looking to nature to develop environmentally safe chemicals to manage pests. The collaboration includes roughly a dozen research projects dedicated to creating natural agrochemicals,Read the story …
Record Number of UM Pharmacy Students Matched with Residencies
New graduates will help improve patient care throughout Mississippi and across the country
June 7, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy’s 2017 graduating class included 31 graduates who will go on to complete a pharmacy residency – the largest number in school history. Of those who applied for residencies, 72.5 percent were matched, compared to the national average of 69 percent, as reported by National MatchingRead the story …
Pharmacy School Recognizes Students with Honors Banquet
Event honored students' scholastic and leadership achievements
May 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi chapters of pharmacy honors societies co-hosted a banquet last weekend to initiate new members into both societies and recognize the outstanding academics and leadership of existing society members. The UM chapter of the Rho Chi Society, which honors pharmacy academic achievement, inducted 22 second-year pharmacy students, 15 graduateRead the story …
UM Pharmacy Students to Present at Veterinary Conference
Both are leaders in campus Rebel Vets
April 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two UM School of Pharmacy students are to speak this weekend at the Annual Veterinary Pharmacy Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, hosted by the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Second-year pharmacy students Robert Ross and Alexandria Gochenauer, who are both interested in veterinary pharmacy, were recommended to speak at the April 20-22 conferenceRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Wins Prestigious Elsie M. Hood Teaching Award
Students call John Rimoldi 'enthusiastic' and 'altruistic'
April 11, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – John Rimoldi, professor of medicinal chemistry in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, is the winner of the 2017 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. This award recognizes one Ole Miss professor each year who embodies teaching excellence and exceptional student engagement. Students and faculty submit letters ofRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Begins Clinical Study of Antimalarial Drug
Volunteers sought to help researchers improve safety, efficacy of essential medication
April 11, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Research Clinic is looking for students and residents in the Oxford and Lafayette County area to participate in a clinical study for the antimalarial drug primaquine. The World Health Organization lists primaquine as one of the safest and most essential medications in the world. TheRead the story …
Alan McKay Named UM Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year
Honoree is dean emeritus of Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy
April 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Alan McKay, founding dean emeritus of the Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, has been named the 2017 University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. McKay accepted the award April 8 at the annual School of Pharmacy Alumni Weekend banquet. McKay completed his master’s and Ph.D.Read the story …