COP Staff Celebrates Beginning of New Year at Annual Staff Social On July 14, the Memphis Campus gathered at Ghost River Brewing Company for our Annual Staff Social, celebrating the close of summer and the start of a new year together. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, enjoy great food, share laughs,… Read More
Congratulations to faculty members Amie Throneberry, PharmD, and Julie Farrar, PharmD, who received the Student Government Association Executive Council Excellence in Teaching Award at the UTH Health Sciences SGAEC Banquet on April 9! The SGAEC UTHSC Excellence in Teaching Award honors outstanding educators from the six colleges at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.… Read More
Dr. Hohmeier brings genuine energy and enthusiasm to every student interaction, creating opportunities for connection and fostering a strong sense of community across our college, helping ensure students feel welcomed and supported. Student nominators for the award noted Dr. Hohmeier’s empathy and how he creates an environment where students can engage openly, without pressure or… Read More
Congrats to Vanity Shipp, first quarter of 2026. You’re Pharm‑tastic! Award recipient! Since joining the College of Pharmacy less than a year ago, Vanity has demonstrated exceptional resilience, adaptability, and professionalism as Curriculum Coordinator. She consistently upholds high standards, asks thoughtful questions, and ensures assessments and curricular processes run smoothly across all three campuses, often… Read More
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 College of Pharmacy Seed Research Grants! The College designed the Seed Research Grants to help faculty members generate preliminary data for new research initiated by the investigators. By strengthening their research foundations, our faculty members are better positioned to pursue competitive external funding, particularly from federal sources. Dennis… Read More
After a hiatus since October 2025, student pharmacists and Assistant Professor Elizabeth Yett, PharmD, who helped reopen the Hope Clinic at Church Health in Memphis on Tuesday, June 23. The clinic’s return marks an important step forward in expanding access to care for uninsured individuals across the greater Memphis region. Formerly known as Clinica Esperanza,… Read More
The UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy was proud to host Gunda I. Georg, PhD, the winner of the 2026 Duane D. Miller Lectureship on May 27, 2026. About Gunda I. Georg, PhD, Regents Professor, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Minnesota Gunda Georg earned a B.S. in pharmacy and a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry… Read More
The College was proud to host the 51st Annual MALTO Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacognosy Meeting-in-Miniature from May 20-22 at our Memphis College of Pharmacy Building! The event brought together professionals and students from six southern states for award presentations, inspiring podium talks, and fantastic networking opportunities. This year’s A. Nelson Voldeng Memorial Lecturer was Shaomeng… Read More
Please join us in congratulating our faculty who have received promotions or tenure, effective July 1! Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science Promoted to Associate Professor Julie Farrar, PharmD, BCCCP Brandon Hawkins, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP Tyler Melton, PharmD, MPH, BCPS Kelsey Frederick, PharmD Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Promoted to Associate Professor Bhupesh Singla, PhD Awarded Tenure… Read More
Congrats to Chris Finch, PharmD, who has been appointed Dean of the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy effective August 1, 2026. Chris is a Memphis native, a first-generation pharmacist, and a proud alumnus of The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. After earning his PharmD in 2000 and completing a residency… Read More
