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UMB Spotlight Shines on 2025 Employee of the Year Lisa Finn

April 2, 2026

The School of Pharmacy’s assistant director of assessment and accommodations in the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs is honored at the Employee Recognition and Service Awards event.

A Conversation with Dean Sarah Michel and Lucille Accetta

March 26, 2026

In a forward-looking conversation, Sarah Michel and Lucille Accetta explore the expanding role of pharmacists and the forces transforming the profession.

Bill Cooper Receives USM Board of Regents Award for Exceptional Contribution

March 16, 2026

Prestigious university system honor recognizes more than three decades of leadership, service, and lasting impact at the School of Pharmacy.

MPC Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week

March 16, 2026

Observed March 15-21, National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of the dangers of poisonings and promotes steps that everyone can take to prevent them.

UMSOP Students Showcase Forward‑Thinking Solutions at America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent Competition

February 10, 2026

Students presented regulatory strategies that address emerging risks and enhance consumer safety in both traditional health care and rapidly expanding digital marketplaces.

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.

Faculty Scientist Appointed as Founding Director of New Pharmaceutical and Industrial Fellowships Program

January 28, 2026

The new program will expand industry-aligned training and strengthen academic–industry partnerships to prepare students for evolving careers in pharmacy and biomedical innovation.

Maryland Poison Center More Important Than Ever Amid Cuts to Federal Health Program Funding

January 23, 2026

A new national report highlights the role Poison Centers play in reducing emergency room use, shortening hospital stays, decreasing mortality risk, enhancing public health surveillance, and improving patient outcomes.

Celebrating a Legacy: Linda Wastila’s Last Lecture and Next Chapter

December 17, 2025

A scholar, mentor, and advocate reflects on decades of impact on health policy and her new journey.

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.

Breakthroughs Can’t Wait: Fighting Life-Threatening Sepsis with Nanoparticles

November 6, 2025

Ryan Pearson, PhD, of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is moving forward with a unique approach to defeating sepsis using nanoparticles.

UMSOP Grad Gathering 2025 Celebrates Innovation, Research, and Alumni Impact

October 24, 2025

The biennial event brought together leaders in science, education, and industry to explore emerging trends and connect students, alumni, and faculty.