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
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
Congrats to all our graduates honored for excellence! Merck Award Gabriela Gutiérrez This award is presented to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding performance inboth academic and non-academic activities. Excellence in Ambulatory Care Award Natalie Anne Sanders This award is presented for excellence in clinical practice in the ambulatory care environment and in recognition of… Read More
Congratulations to our recent Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate, Dr. Paridhi Gupta! She was one of three recipients of the Trainee Award at the American Conference on Pharmacometrics 2025, held October 18–21 in Colorado, USA. Dr. Gupta earned this honor for her internship work at Johnson & Johnson, where she collaborated with Dr. Vivaswath S. Ayyar on a… Read More
Congratulations to professors Kirk Hevener, PharmD, PhD, and Leslie Hamilton, PharmD, on their induction into the Academy of Master Educators for UT Health Science Center on October 23. The Academy recognizes educators who consistently exemplify the highest standards of educational and clinical excellence, humanism and professionalism, innovation, leadership in their fields, and mentorship. Master Educators… Read More
Congratulations to Professor Joanna Hudson, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, FASN, FNKF, who received the “Outstanding Paper of the Year” award from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Ambulatory Care Practice and Research Networks, alongside her co-authors, including first author Wendy St. Peter (pictured, left). Dr. Hudson shared the award with co-authors, including first author Wendy St. Peter,… Read More
Congrats to Mateo Lopez, P4, Nashville, who received the Nashville campus’s first Professionalism Award! Mateo was nominated for his respect for others, professional presence, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Nashville Associate Dean Dr. Tracy Hagemann highlighted the challenges in recruiting students for the Shade Tree Clinic this summer, especially since students were not in class… Read More
