The 12th Annual Race for the Summitt 5K, organized by dedicated pharmacy students of the UTHSC American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) chapter to honor the legendary LadyVols coach, Pat Summitt. From 1974 to 2012, Coach Summitt led the Lady Vols with over 1,000 wins and an unwavering commitment to excellence, never… Read More
UTHSC shone brightly at the 2025 American College of Clinical Pharmacy conference in Minneapolis! From research posters and networking to awards and appointments, our College had a strong presence. Congratulations to: – Hannah Burks and Elsa Hendrick, PharmD students, for winning travel awards from the ACCP Ambulatory Care Practice and Research Networks (ACPRN). – Professor… Read More
We are thrilled to share that our P3 student, Holly Angell, has been elected as the student liaison for the Pharmacy Section of the American Public Health Association (APhA). Holly will start her new role in November 2025, right after the APHA conference. This is the second time a UTHSC College of Pharmacy student has… Read More
Brittney Combest, a UTHSC third-year pharmacy student from Memphis, TN, has been elected as the 2025–2026 National President-Elect of SNPhA! With a background in Pharmaceutical Science from UTHSC and Biology from Grambling State University, she’s passionate about serving underserved communities and inspiring peers to make a difference through community outreach. Her leadership and dedication continue… Read More
The SNPhA chapter had a strong presence at the 2025 National Convention in early August, with 16 students and three advisors actively participating in various events and competitions. Our chapter proudly received several distinguished honors and awards. We secured second place for the Large Chapter of the Year Award, a competition that is extended only… Read More
The UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy’s APhA-ASP chapter had the pleasure of attending the APhA Institute on Substance Use Disorders in Salt Lake City from May 28th to 31st. The experience was impactful, offering opportunities to meet and learn from student pharmacists, specialists in the field, and healthcare professionals in long-term recovery across… Read More
The College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the establishment of a new student organization for UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy students. In May 2024, the College introduced the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), which offers access to valuable clinical pharmacy learning experiences, networking opportunities, and ACCP benefits. Under the guidance of… Read More
The UT Health Science Center’s APhA-ASP chapter achieved significant success in the 2023-24 academic year. At the APhA Annual Meeting in Orlando from March 22-25, the chapter received the Outstanding International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation Activity Award and secured the second runner-up position in the Operation Diabetes category. Additionally, during the APhA Midyear Regional Meeting from… Read More
On February 12, UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy’s American Pharmacists Association- Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) organized a fundraiser for the Melinda Rhea Garrett Scholarship Fund during a Lady Vols Basketball game. The chapter bought tickets for the game and resold them at a fee to students and faculty, with the proceeds going… Read More
On February 25th, the Rho Chi and Phi Lambda Sigma chapters of the UT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy held their initiation luncheon in Nashville, Tennessee. Congratulations to all the newly initiated members! The Rho Chi Society seeks to advance pharmacy through sustained intellectual leadership, and we are proud of our students for their… Read More
