College of Pharmacy

UNK-UNMC Rural Health Complex named for Chancellor Kristensen

The honor recognizes Kristensen’s role as a champion in building the health sciences workforce across greater Nebraska.

Dec 4, 2023

The Rural Health Education Building is targeted for completion in late 2025 with occupancy in early 2026.

UNMC for the record, Nov. 10, 2023

Two award announcements, an ‘Eye-Scream’ event, an upcoming BHECN forum, a Center for Healthy Living special and food vendors.

Nov 10, 2023

Skyler Maclean, P4 class president for the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Joseph Vetro, PhD, associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences

Distinguished Scientist: Daren Knoell, PharmD

Dr. Knoell is the Lewis E. and Antonia E. Harris Professor and Chair of the UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.

Nov 1, 2023

Daren Knoell, PharmD

UNMC for the record, Oct. 27, 2023

One more ‘Operation Immunization’ clinic is set, UNMC’s Nada Fadul, MD, is named to a national board, and the food vendor schedule for the week.

Oct 27, 2023

Two at UNMC College of Pharmacy expand their roles

Drew Prescott, PharmD, is the college’s new assistant dean for student affairs, as Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD, devotes his efforts to CHRI.

Oct 26, 2023

Drew Prescott, PharmD, and Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD

Pathway students get a glimpse of their future UNMC education

The annual visit of students in the UNMC Pathway Programs is a cornerstone of their experience in the program.

Oct 5, 2023

Nikki Carritt, assistant vice chancellor for health workforce education relations and director of Rural Health Initiatives, told the UNMC pathway students that they are needed as health care professionals to fill the state's workforce shortages across health care disciplines.

Pharmacy hosts Millie Williams, a namesake, supporter and friend

Williams, who with her late husband Joe, made a transformational gift to the UNMC College of Pharmacy, sees her husband’s dream come true.

Oct 4, 2023

During her visit to UNMC, Millie Williams met with several of the newly named and newly funded Williams Scholars, an experience that left her feeling overwhelmed.

New faculty spotlight: Jingjing Sun, PhD

Dr. Sun is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Sep 26, 2023

Jingjing Sun, PhD

UNMC forms task force to explore impact of AI

The working group, which crosses the campus and key clinical partners, is a critical step in understanding AI’s benefits and minimizing the risks.

Sep 20, 2023

Emily Glenn and Rachel Lookadoo, JD, co-chairs of the AI task force

UNMC for the record, Sept. 15, 2023

Bill Scott is a polka hall of famer, two upcoming continuing education events, a Sodexo offer and UNMC retirements.

Sep 15, 2023

Bill Scott, here playing his beloved trumpet at a 2011 UNMC event with his son, John, was inducted into the Sokol Omaha Polka Hall of Fame.