Awards and Honors

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.

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.

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’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 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.

UMSOP Strengthens National Impact with $36.1 Million in Sponsored Funding

November 6, 2025

Researchers are advancing innovative science and health services research while improving patient care through groundbreaking funded projects.

UMSOP Celebrates Service and Inclusive Excellence at Annual Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony

October 21, 2025

Honoring dedication, fostering belonging, and celebrating the impact of inclusive leadership across the School.

UMSOP Alumna Named United Way of Central Maryland’s 2025 Philanthropist of the Year

October 8, 2025

Ellen H. Yankellow, a celebrated business leader, philanthropist, and UMSOP alumna, is recognized for decades of community impact and transformative giving across Maryland.

Two UMSOP Faculty Named International Fellows by FIP

September 25, 2025

Recognized for their leadership and service, Drs. Amy Howard and Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner have played key roles in elevating pharmacy practice and education throughout the world.

UMSOP’s Wilks Awarded $2.63 Million from NIH to Advance Research on Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

September 23, 2025

Study will explore how an antibiotic-resistant bacterium survives in the body and how that knowledge could lead to new, more effective treatments.

UMSOP Faculty Members Honored by Maryland Society of Health-System Pharmacy

September 17, 2025

The awards celebrate Megan Ehret’s impactful leadership in mental health pharmacy and advocacy, and Kimberly Claeys’ pioneering role in diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship.