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School of Pharmacy’s Lisa Finn Named UMB’s December Employee of the Month

January 30, 2026

The assistant director of assessment and accommodations is praised for her many accomplishments, including the establishment of the school’s Educational Support and Disability Services testing center.

Faculty Scientist Appointed as Founding Director of New Pharmaceutical and Industrial Fellowships Program

January 28, 2026

The new program will expand industry-aligned training and strengthen academic–industry partnerships to prepare students for evolving careers in pharmacy and biomedical innovation.

UMSOP Student Pharmacist Awarded Prestigious AACP Walmart Community Pharmacy Scholarship

January 27, 2026

Scholarship recognizes leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to patient-centered care in underserved communities.

Maryland Poison Center More Important Than Ever Amid Cuts to Federal Health Program Funding

January 23, 2026

A new national report highlights the role Poison Centers play in reducing emergency room use, shortening hospital stays, decreasing mortality risk, enhancing public health surveillance, and improving patient outcomes.

UMSOP Preceptors Honored by AACP for Excellence in Experiential Education

January 22, 2026

Three outstanding preceptors are recognized nationally for their dedication to mentoring student pharmacists and advancing experiential learning across diverse practice settings.

Community Champion of Equity and Justice Award Winner: Rev. Franklin Lance, DMin, MDiv

January 21, 2026

The senior pastor at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church has worked with the School of Pharmacy’s PATIENTS Program to advance patient-centered outcomes research.

UMSOP and CVS Health Collaborate to Boost Pharmacy Workforce and Advance Innovation

January 20, 2026

Collaboration includes support for UMSOP’s work in AI and expanded experiential learning opportunities for students.

UMSOP Faculty Member to Lead New Study to Strengthen Community Voices in Research

January 12, 2026

The two-year study will help ensure patient and community perspectives are meaningfully included in research.

MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Students Showcase Capstone Research at Poster Session

January 8, 2026

From cancer therapies to advanced drug delivery systems, students showcased solutions to some of today’s toughest health challenges.

UMSOP’s Liz Myers Named UMB’s November Employee of the Month

December 18, 2025

The lead marketing specialist is praised for her creative social media campaigns, which promote the school’s reputation for excellence and build community.

Celebrating a Legacy: Linda Wastila’s Last Lecture and Next Chapter

December 17, 2025

A scholar, mentor, and advocate reflects on decades of impact on health policy and her new journey.

Pharmacoepidemiology Pioneer and UMSOP Professor Emerita Passes Away

December 16, 2025

Julie M. Zito shaped national conversations on medication safety for children through groundbreaking research and dedicated mentorship.