OXFORD, Miss. – Sally Earl’s career has been defined by a willingness to collaborate with those in and out of the pharmacy profession. A clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, her work extends beyond the classroom. When Earl joined the school in 2017, she worked with theRead the story …
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Pharmacy Professor Brings Interprofessional Experience to Classroom
Sally Earl's clinical work is offering insights for students
June 7, 2022 by
Two HRSA Grants Let Pharmacy Chair Bring Well-being to Forefront
Seena Haines works to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace
May 10, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Seena Haines’ wellness journey has come full circle. Her own personal struggles as an adolescent with obesity, along with the impact of chronic disease in her family, set her passion toward personal well-being and a calling to help others. “I want to empower patients to take an active role in their healthRead the story …
Alumna Upholds Family Pharmacy Legacy Through Service
Wilma Wilbanks followed her father's example to a successful career
April 29, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – For Wilma Wilbanks, pharmacy runs in the family. Both her father and grandfather were pharmacists along with other family members. This made any family get-together a pharmacy affair. “I think back to Thanksgiving and Christmas,” Wilbanks said. “For every part of the family that was there, there was a drug store represented.”Read the story …
Pharmacy Professor Honored with Elsie M. Hood Teaching Award
John Bentley's dedication and enthusiasm earns him university's top teaching honor
April 8, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With a passion for statistics and commitment to student learning, John Bentley, professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, is the winner of the 2022 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.Read the story …
Pharmacy School Hosts Events for Future Health Care Students
Browse fair highlights the diversity of roles across the profession
March 29, 2022 by
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 …
School of Pharmacy Partners with doTERRA on Essential Oil Research
Agreement expands relationship to include expanded studies on consistency, purity and potency
March 2, 2022 by
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
February 25, 2022 by
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
February 17, 2022 by
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 …
Graduate Student-Led Event Highlights Pharmacy School Diversity
Tonia Aminone's Cultural Night event allows students to share their culture with peers
February 4, 2022 by
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
January 22, 2022 by
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 …