Zachary Mgbemere, a fourth-year Doctor of Pharmacy student, was recognized at the UTHSC Black Student Associations (BSA) annual awards ceremony and presentation February 28.
The event celebrates and honors the accomplishments of African American students at UTHSC. Six students representing each college were recognized at this year’s awards ceremony.
Mgbemere was selected for his academic excellence, professionalism, and a commitment to community service. He will graduate with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Memphis.
During his time at UTHSC, Mgbemere has served as the executive chairman for the College of Pharmacy’s Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA, 2019-2020), SNPhA chapter president (2018-2019), and Class of 2020 Honor Council representative (2016-2017). In addition to SNPhA, he is also a member of Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), the Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), Phi Delta Chi (PDC), and the Black Student Association (BSA).
In 2018, he was inducted into the IMHOTEP Society in recognition of his various leadership roles in the college and in student organizations. He was awarded the Chancellor’s Diversity Scholarship and the Tennessee Diversity Scholarship, as well as the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Charles R. and Henry C Shapard Scholarship.
Mgbemere is dedicated to community service, as evidenced by his participation in various service events throughout the Memphis area including Mustard Seed Tutoring, flu shot clinics, and screenings at numerous health fairs.
