Graduate Education

SOP Hosts Symposium for MS in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics Students

September 23, 2019

Students enrolled in online program travel from around the world for opportunity to interact with each other in-person and network with leaders in the medical cannabis industry.

SOP’s Palliative Care Graduate Program Celebrates First Convocation

September 16, 2019

More than half of the online program’s 47 graduates attended the ceremony in Pharmacy Hall to receive their degrees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SOP’s Pixley Receives University Employee of the Month Award

December 11, 2018

Erika Pixley, MBA, earns recognition as “the glue” to the School of Pharmacy’s Online Master of Science and Graduate Certificates in Palliative Care program.

School of Pharmacy Launches New Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences

December 6, 2018

The new 16-month program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain high-level research positions in biopharmaceutical companies and the federal government.