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Dr. Joanna Hudson and AKHOMM Team Receive 2026 APhA Foundation Pinnacle Award

Written by Nathan Ball

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AlumniAwards and HonorsFaculty

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Joanna Hudson, co-director of Advancing Kidney Health through Optimal Medication Management (AKHOMM) and UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy professor, and the entire AKHOMM team on receiving the 2026 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation Pinnacle Award for Collaboration, Innovation & Impact. Established by the APhA Foundation, the Pinnacle Award… Read More

Dr. Alina Cernasev Elected Secretary of FIP’s Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section

Written by Nathan Ball

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Awards and HonorsFaculty

Congratulations to Alina Cernasev, PhD, PharmD, MS, on her election as Secretary of the Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section (SAPS) of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). Dr. Cernasev will serve a four-year leadership term, representing the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy, UTHSC, and the United States within this global professional organization. In… Read More

Alumna Katie Cox Appointed to Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

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Alumni

UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy alumna Katie Cox, PharmD (’16), has been appointed to the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy by Governor Bill Lee. A graduate with honors of the UTHSC College of Pharmacy, Dr. Cox currently serves as a Community Specialty Pharmacy Manager with Walgreens in Knoxville. She remains deeply committed to mentoring the… Read More

UTHSC SNPhA Chapter Named #1 Large Chapter in the Nation at Convention

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The UTHSC College of Pharmacy is proud to share highlights from the 2026 SNPhA National Convention, held July 31–August 3 in Rockville, MD. The chapter returned home with the organization’s top honor nationwide: #1 Large Chapter in the Nation. The chapter returned home with the organization’s top honor nationwide: #1 Large Chapter in the Nation.… Read More

2026 Avis Visiting Professorship: Directed and Random Walks in Chemical Space with Dr. Brian Shoichet

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2026 Avis Visiting Professorship Featuring Brian K. Shoichet, PhD Directed and Random Walks in Chemical Space September 30, 2026 | 1-3 pm | College of Pharmacy Building Room 102 Brian K. Shoichet, Ph.D., is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His research focuses on molecular docking, chemoinformatics, and structure-based ligand… Read More

2025-26 Dean’s List

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Awards and Honorspharmd

Congrats to the Dean’s list recipients for the 2025-26 Academic Year! At the conclusion of the academic year, students who have attained an academic year GPA of 3.25 or above and who have not been convicted of a professional or honor violation are placed on the “Dean’s List.” The GPA will be determined the end… Read More

Faculty and Staff Celebrate Year’s End and New Semester

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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

Drs. Throneberry and Farrar Honored with SGAEC Excellence in Teaching Award

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Awards and HonorsFaculty

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

Ken Hohmeier, PharmD Named Pharm-ily Faculty of the Year

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Awards and HonorsFacultypharmd

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

Vanity Shipp Named 2026 Q1 You’re Pharmtastic Pharm-Tastic Award Winner

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Awards and HonorsStaff Spotlight

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