College of Pharmacy
Providers to order COVID-19 therapies for their patients
Proactive patient outreach from pharmacists will end on May 16 at Nebraska Medicine, and all prescriptions will come directly from physicians and advanced practice providers.
May 9, 2022
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UNMC faculty among new NSRI fellows
Eight UNMC names among 49 new fellows announced Wednesday by the National Strategic Research Institute.
May 5, 2022
![Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, NSRI director](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Evans010521.jpg)
1,062 UNMC students to receive diplomas during commencement ceremonies
Ceremonies, which will take place May 5 in Norfolk, Kearney and Lincoln and on May 7 in Omaha and Scottsbluff, also will be livestreamed for those who prefer or are unable to attend in person.
May 4, 2022
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Student Senate, College of Pharmacy team to aid wellness
Pilot program introduced students to counseling and wellness services while reducing the stigma of seeking wellness resources.
Apr 29, 2022
![Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Shaffer0825.jpg)
Test to Treat now in action to help fight COVID-19
The national program now underway stems from a years-long project conceived and developed by the UNMC College of Pharmacy.
Apr 26, 2022
![Donald Klepser, PhD, associate dean for academic affairs in the UNMC College of Pharmacy.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/KlepserDon0225.jpg)
Week full of events will celebrate graduate students
Graduate-Professional Students Appreciation Week runs April 4-8, and here are more than a dozen ways to take part.
Apr 4, 2022
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Distinguished scientist: Paul Trippier, PhD
Dr. Trippier’s research focus is drug discovery.
Feb 3, 2022
![Paul Trippier, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Trippier020322.jpg)
Guidance on ordering, extending the use of KN95s
Mask’s effective duration varies depending on employee’s role, as well as care and use of mask.
Jan 24, 2022
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New investigator: Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD
Dr. Shaffer’s research focus is pediatric clinical pharmacology.
Jan 21, 2022
![Christopher Shaffer, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Shaffer0825.jpg)
New investigator: Susmita Sil, PhD
Dr. Sil’s research focus is on HIV- and substance abuse-induced neurological disorders.
Jan 20, 2022
![Susmita Sil, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sil012022.jpg)