Staff Member Keeps Pharmacy School’s Equipment in Working Order

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

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

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

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 …

Pharmacy School Recognizes Faculty for Research, Innovation and Service

Autism and psychoactive drugs among research topics recognized

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has recognized four faculty members for excellence in research, instructional innovation and service. The awards, announced during the school’s recent annual fall faculty retreat, went to Jordan Zjawiony, professor of pharmacognosy and research professor in the university’s Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Rahul Khanna, assistant professor ofRead the story …

Student Pharmacy Honorary Wins Service Award at National Convention

OXFORD, Miss. – Pharmacy students at the University of Mississippi who are members of a national professional pharmacy fraternity dedicated to uniting women pharmacy students have received national recognition for community service. UM’s Alpha Gamma Chapter of Kappa Epsilon recently received the Spirit of Service award at the 47th Kappa Epsilon National Convention in Indianapolis.Read the story …

Pharmacy Students Honored, Inspired During Annual White Coat Ceremony

OXFORD, Miss. – As James “J.R.” Davidson walked across the stage of the Ford Center for the Performing Arts to receive his white coat Thursday evening (Aug. 13), the third-year pharmacy student felt perhaps a greater level of expectation than most of his classmates. “I’m the second-generation pharmacist in my immediate family and the fifthRead the story …