OXFORD, Miss. – Hayden Wooldridge and Lindsey Simmerman, students in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, have been selected as recipients of the EPIC Pharmacies student grant program. A network of 1,500 independently owned pharmacies, EPIC Pharmacies annually awards the grants to students who plan to practice independent pharmacy after graduation. Wooldridge is aRead the story …
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Two Students Awarded Independent Pharmacy Grant
Hayden Wooldridge and Lindsey Simmerman plan for future in community pharmacy
December 17, 2021 by
Pharmacy Alumnus Gives Back to Community
Craig Sartin's gift provides scholarships to students from Gulf Coast
December 4, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Craig Sartin considers himself fortunate for the many rewards life has given him, and now he is giving back through scholarships to help University of Mississippi pharmacy students. After graduating from the UM School of Pharmacy in 1979, Sartin found he had entered a profession that offered unprecedented opportunities to serve others.Read the story …
School of Pharmacy Partners with Takeda Pharmaceuticals on Fellowship
Pharmacy administration students to gain valuable experience preparing them for industry careers
December 2, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. have established a new fellowship that will help pharmacy administration students gain valuable industry experience in a real-world setting. Takeda is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, with a long history in research and development of patient treatments. TheRead the story …
Pharmacy Graduate Students Win AAPS Student Chapter Award
First-time honor for UM chapter recognizes service and outreach
September 1, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi chapter of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists has been selected as a recipient of the 2021 Student Chapter Award by the national organization. The award is given to chapters that demonstrate exceptional commitment to service and outreach. Up to three chapters nationwide are selected for the awardRead the story …
Pharmacy Professor Modernizes Classroom with Discord App
Daniel Riche says platform helps educators better connect with students
July 27, 2021 by
JACKSON, Miss. – A messaging application popular with video gamers is helping a University of Mississippi pharmacy professor spark interaction among students in his classroom. Discord, which allows users to create communities around common interests, has seen its popularity grow wildly since its launch in 2015, and it boasts more than 150 million monthly users.Read the story …
Pharmacy Alumnus Honors Former School Administrators with Scholarship
David Newton's gift will help aspiring pharmacists and teachers
July 23, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Of those who crossed paths with University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy administrators Charles Hartman and Mickey Smith, many will say what a great impact each had on their lives and careers. David Newton is one of those who is quick to note the influence each had on him personally. As aRead the story …
Pharmacy School Dean Receives Distinguished Service Award
David D. Allen recognized for contributions to the biological sciences
June 8, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – David D. Allen, dean of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been named recipient of the George R. Spratto Distinguished Service Award, honoring his vision, service and contributions to the biological sciences and pharmacy education. The award is presented by the Biological Sciences Section of the American Association of CollegesRead the story …
Donna Strum Named Interim Dean of School of Pharmacy
Associate provost will assume role starting July 1
May 26, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donna Strum, associate provost and professor of pharmacy administration at the University of Mississippi, will serve as interim dean of the School of Pharmacy and executive director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, effective July 1. Strum steps in for Dean David D. Allen, who has been named president of theRead the story …
Graduate Students’ Research Aided by Pharmacy School Resources
Array of services include professional facilities, receptive faculty and other university support
March 29, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – At the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, students have opportunities to get hands-on experience to prepare them for careers in pharmacy. It’s no different for graduate students, who undertake research at the school that can make a real difference in lives around the state and region. Fortunately for students, they’ll haveRead the story …
Pharmacy is More than Skin-Deep for Emogene & Co. Founder
UM alumna uses health care background to start skin care company
March 16, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Allyson Gregory Brennan didn’t set out to be a business owner or entrepreneur. However, it was the turn her pharmaceutical career took when she wanted a solution to better ingredients in her skin care products. That passion had University of Mississippi alumna Brennan starting Emogene & Co., a skin care line thatRead the story …