Academics

RxSTAT Expands Emergency Medicine Opportunities for Student Pharmacists

February 25, 2026

A new PharmD student organization provides hands-on exposure to a fast-paced and high-impact area of pharmacy practice.

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Announces Launch of M-Pact Curriculum for Fall 2026

February 16, 2026

The reimagined Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum reflects years of collaboration and will take effect with the Fall 2026 entering class, with no changes for current students.

UMSOP Students Showcase Forward‑Thinking Solutions at America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent Competition

February 10, 2026

Students presented regulatory strategies that address emerging risks and enhance consumer safety in both traditional health care and rapidly expanding digital marketplaces.

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.

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.

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.

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 Hosts Francis S. Balassone Memorial Lecture on Pharmacist Full Practice Authority

December 9, 2025

Expanding pharmacists’ roles through independent authority and innovative regulatory frameworks can improve patient care and access.

Celebrating Excellence: PHSR Graduate Students Honored at Awards Ceremony

December 8, 2025

Awards highlight the hard work, innovation, and promise of the next generation of leaders in the field.

New PHSR Study Reveals Strong Public Support for Reducing Health Inequality in the U.S.

December 1, 2025

Dr. Julia Slejko’s research reveals that Americans value fairness in health outcomes, emphasizing the importance of equity in health care decision-making.

UMSOP Faculty Member Awarded NIH CBI Training Grant to Support Inter-Institutional Research

October 23, 2025

Dr. Steven Fletcher’s new grant fuels collaborative training bridging chemistry and biology at UMSOP and UMBC.

UMSOP Scientist Receives American Lung Association Innovation Award to Advance Asthma Research

October 2, 2025

Ryan Pearson’s team will explore how engineered nanoparticles can safely retrain the immune system to reduce allergic airway inflammation.