School Receives License for Nondispensing Pharmacy

The Washington State Department of Health Board of Pharmacy recently granted the UW School of Pharmacy a license to open a nondispensing, medication-therapy-management (MTM) pharmacy. It is the first of its kind in Washington state. Read more...

School Mourns the Loss of Alumna and Longtime Supporter

Shirley Bridge, ’45, passed away this past weekend. In addition to being a prominent community-member and tireless advocate for multiple social causes, she was a longtime supporter of the UW School of Pharmacy. Read more...

Pharmaceutics Ph.D. Student Wins Grand Prize in Innovation Competition

Pharmaceutics Ph.D. student John Hoekman, along with MBA students Michael Hite and Peter Olagunju, recently took first place in the UW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) 2008 Business Plan Competition. Read more... See all the winners and School of Business article

Pharmacy Students' Public Service Announcement Urges Sun Protection

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness month. To support this public health campaign, several PharmD students recently appeared in a public service announcement that aired during "Northwest Afternoon." Read UWeek article

Dean’s Recognition Reception Draws a Large Crowd

More than 230 UW School of Pharmacy donors, faculty, staff and students turned out for the annual Dean’s Recognition Reception on Thursday, April 17. This year’s donor-appreciation event, which took place at the PACCAR Pavilion of the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park, was the last such reception that Sid Nelson will attend in his role as dean of the School of Pharmacy. This September, he will step down to resume his position as a full-time professor of medicinal chemistry. He has served as dean of the school for 13 years, making him the longest-tenured dean currently at the University of Washington. Take a look at some highlights from the event.

Alumnus Establishes School of Pharmacy Trust

Al James, ’55, has created a diverse career path for himself — from pharmacist to business entrepreneur to real estate investor. He largely credits the School of Pharmacy for giving him the skills necessary to succeed in all his professional endeavors. Now, he and his wife, Carolynn, are giving back to the School in the form of a charitable lead trust. Read more in the UW alumni magazine, Columns

U.S. News & World Report Ranks the School Fifth Nationally

The UW School of Pharmacy ranks fifth among pharmacy schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided by U.S. News & World Report. The School was tied for fifth with Ohio State University, University of Kentucky, and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The School was ranked 13th by U.S. News & World Report in 2007. The 2008 rankings are based on surveys of PharmD pharmacy programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. See online article

Downing Named 2008 “Pharmacist Leader of the Year” by the Pharmacy Access Partnership

Don Downing, ’75, clinical professor, was named the 2008 “Pharmacist Leader of the Year” by the California-based Pharmacy Access Partnership in recognition of Professor Downing’s excellence and courage in promoting reproductive health access in pharmacies. UWeek article Read more...

Murphy Named APhA Outstanding Chapter Advisor for 2008

Nanci Murphy has been named the 2008 APhA Outstanding Academy of Student Pharmacists Chapter Advisor for 2007 for her leadership, inspiration and outstanding guidance to future pharmacists. Nanci was chosen by both students and peers to receive this prestigious award. Read more...

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