Congratulations to Dr. Leslie Hamilton, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, FNCS, BCPS, BCCC, Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Translational Science at the UT Health Sciences College of Pharmacy, recipient of the 2026 Heart of Teaching Award from the UTHSC Teaching and Learning Center. The Heart of Teaching Award celebrates a member of the UT… Read More
Please join us in congratulating alumna Amanda Cavness, PharmD, BCPPS (Class of 2016), on receiving the prestigious Olivier Bugnon Award from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). Presented every three years, the award recognizes an outstanding pharmacist who has made significant contributions to pharmacy practice at an international level. “From the beginning of my time at… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
