Awards and Honors

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.

UMSOP Faculty and Programs Honored at AACP Annual Meeting

July 31, 2025

Celebrating big wins at AACP 2025, from top research awards to national leadership roles.

UMSOP Faculty, Students, and Alumni Honored at 2025 Maryland Pharmacists Association Annual Convention

June 27, 2025

Natalie Eddington named honorary president; Katy Pincus joins Board of Trustees; Megan Chang awarded student scholarship.

UMSOP Faculty Member Selected for Prestigious Elkins SoTL Fellowship

June 23, 2025

Fellowship project explores TILT strategies to improve pharmacy student readiness for experiential rotations.

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.