Awards and Honors

Class of 2025 Celebrates Milestone Journey to Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

May 28, 2025

UMSOP honors new PharmD graduates, reflecting on their perseverance, leadership, and the values that will guide their futures.

Honoring a Legacy of Service and Philanthropy: Yankellow Honored with UMB Catalyst for Excellence Award

May 19, 2025

Distinguished alumna’s longstanding commitment to education, philanthropy, and community engagement earns her one of UMB’s highest honors.

Spotlight on Excellence: 2025 PHSR Graduate Student Award Winners Honored

May 1, 2025

Awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and impact of outstanding graduate students in pharmaceutical health services research.

UMSOP Professor Honored by Board of Regents for Dedication to Student Support and Success

April 21, 2025

The University System of Maryland Regents Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring recognizes exceptional performance and significant contributions to student development.

APhA-ASP Chapter Triumphs at National Meeting

April 9, 2025

UMSOP’s APhA-ASP chapter sets the bar for excellence in student pharmacy leadership and service.

Dean Michel Named Maryland Chemist of the Year

April 7, 2025

Pharmaceutical scientist’s career blends metallobiochemistry and mentorship.

Standing Tall: Paris Barnes Wins UMB Community Service Award

March 31, 2025

Nicknamed “The Quiet Giant” by her family, the School of Pharmacy senior training specialist is recognized for her sizable volunteer efforts to aid people facing barriers in Carroll County and beyond.

School of Pharmacy’s Dortch Honored as UMB’s February Employee of the Month

March 5, 2025

Associate director of records and registration is recognized for her exceptional work, attention to detail, and innovation with student services and school-wide projects.

P-SHOR Faculty Member Named MPower Professor by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership

February 14, 2025

Fadia Shaya, PhD, MPH, FAMIA, is one of seven professors from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park to receive the honor.

Initiative for Maximizing Student Development Program Wins Diversity Recognition Award

January 31, 2025

The program has been instrumental in promoting the academic and professional success of students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in the schools of medicine and pharmacy.

School of Pharmacy’s Howarth Named UMB’s January Employee of the Month

January 30, 2025

The lead training specialist for The PATIENTS Program is a catalyst for community engagement and innovation.

Three Faculty Honored at Fall Alumni Gathering

December 23, 2024

This year’s flagship Alumni Gathering event included alumni from many degree programs at the School of Pharmacy and recognized three outstanding faculty members.