Academics

Incoming Students Welcomed to the School of Pharmacy During Orientation

August 29, 2019

Fun, informative activities help familiarize new Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and graduate students with the School and campus community, as well as set expectations for the year ahead.

New Student Welcome Day Offers Sneak Peek into Life as a Student Pharmacist

July 3, 2019

Members of the PharmD Class of 2023 participate in a fun-filled day of activities designed to set them up for success in their first year of pharmacy school.

SOP Launches Nation’s First Master’s in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics

June 24, 2019

Two-year program is the first of its kind in the U.S. to provide students with the knowledge needed to support patients and the medical cannabis industry, add to existing research, and develop well-informed medical cannabis policy.

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.