Awards and Honors

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.

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.