Academics

SOP’s Brandt Receives National Award for Leadership in Geriatrics Education

May 22, 2019

The Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award, presented by the American Geriatrics Society, recognizes individuals who have helped advance geriatrics education across the health professions.

School of Pharmacy Celebrates the Class of 2019 at Convocation

May 17, 2019

More than 200 PharmD and graduate students receive degrees and embark on the next phase of their lives.

SOP’s Beardsley to Serve as Honorary University Marshal for University Commencement

May 13, 2019

Longtime School of Pharmacy professor relishes chance to experience UMB graduation ceremony from a new vantage point.

SOP’s McPherson Honored with USM Board of Regents Award

May 9, 2019

Internationally renowned pharmacy educator receives highest honor presented by University System of Maryland Board of Regents in recognition of her distinguished performance in the field of teaching.

School of Pharmacy Mourns Passing of Beloved Alumnus, Former Faculty Member

March 4, 2019

Alfred (Fred) Abramson, BSP ‘56, passed away on March 2.

Assistant Professor Honored with National Pharmacy Leadership Award

March 1, 2019

The Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award recognizes young pharmacists no more than 10 years into their careers who have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities.

Student Competition Spotlights Innovation in Regulatory Science

February 21, 2019

Third-year student pharmacists take the gold for their proposal to establish regulatory standards that protect patient privacy for individuals using wearable and implantable medical technologies.

PHSR’s Stellar Students Recognized with Scholarship Awards

January 14, 2019

Special ceremony honors five graduate students in the PhD in Pharmaceutical Health Services Research program with awards recognizing their outstanding scholastic achievements.

SOP’s Qato Looks to Advance, Expand PHSR Graduate Program

January 7, 2019

Succeeding Dr. Frank Palumbo as graduate program director, Dr. Danya Qato plans to streamline curricular requirements, while highlighting accomplishments and enhancing career preparedness of students.

SOP’s Pixley Receives University Employee of the Month Award

December 11, 2018

Erika Pixley, MBA, earns recognition as “the glue” to the School of Pharmacy’s Online Master of Science and Graduate Certificates in Palliative Care program.

School of Pharmacy Launches New Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences

December 6, 2018

The new 16-month program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain high-level research positions in biopharmaceutical companies and the federal government.

White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Class of 2022 to Pharmacy Profession

November 6, 2018

Time-honored tradition emphasizes professionalism and marks students’ entry into the profession as student pharmacists.