President Taylor touts 'courage' at ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's 184th opening convocation
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's fifth-year president encouraged students and faculty to face the year with courage, trust in God’s support and filter external voices that peddle fear.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Pharmacy Professor Kim Benner Elected Next President of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Kim Benner, PharmD ’96, professor at ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, has been elected 2026 president of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, continuing the school’s tradition of national leadership.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Pharmacy Professor Elizabeth Sheaffer Recognized with National Research Award
Elizabeth Sheaffer, associate dean in ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was part of the author team honored with AACP’s Rufus A. Lyman Award for a paper on improving pharmacy faculty workload equity.
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McWhorter School of Pharmacy Fully Reaccredited Ahead of Centennial Anniversary
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy received the maximum eight-year reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), meeting all 25 standards and earning praise for its simulation, interprofessional education and faculty excellence.
Bridging Borders: ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Pharmacy Hosts International Scholars from Japan
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Pharmacy hosted six students from Meijo University in Japan as part of its international scholars program, combining academic learning with cultural exchange.
Faith, Service and Pharmacy in Action: A Mission to Roatán
During a recent medical mission trip to Roatán, Honduras, ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ pharmacy students helped operate five mobile clinics, providing care to nearly 1,000 patients. They assisted with triage, filled prescriptions, fitted eyeglasses and shared the hope of Christ through personal testimonies. The experience strengthened clinical skills and deepened spiritual growth, leaving a lasting impact on both the team and the communities they served.
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Faith, Service and Excellence: ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Spring Commencement
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s College of Health Sciences celebrated commencement May 1-3, awarding 527 degrees across its four schools. Megan Mileski, PhD, spoke at both ceremonies, reminding graduates their careers are callings rooted in faith and compassion. Honors included the Pittman Spirit Award and President’s Cup.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Pharmacy Students Earn Top Honors at 2025 Student Research Colloquia
McWhorter School of Pharmacy students earned top recognition at ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s fourth annual Student Research Colloquia. Held in the Davis Library, the event featured more than 160 students presenting research across disciplines.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Students Collaborate Across Disciplines During Acute Care Simulation
The Acute Care Simulation, hosted by ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center, challenged students from across the College of Health Sciences to apply their clinical knowledge and work together as part of an integrated health care team.
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Pitch Perfect: Sara Bond Balances Pharmacy School and Division I Softball
Sara Bond, a first-year Doctor of Pharmacy student at ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ, is thriving both academically and athletically as a Division I softball player. She's one of many pharmacy students proving it's possible to excel in the classroom and on campus.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's Outstanding Student Leaders Honored with Service Awards
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ honored seven students as recipients of the 2025 leadership and service awards.
Interprofessional Practice in Action at ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s Case Competition
Students from the College of Health Sciences and Divinity School competed in the Interprofessional Practice Case Competition to create a care plan for a simulated patient.
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¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Pharmacy Student Kennedy Shoemaker Named Alabama Schweitzer Fellow
Kennedy Shoemaker, a second-year student in ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, has been named to the 2025-26 class of Alabama Schweitzer Fellows. Over the next 15 months, she will work on community health projects, addressing critical health challenges while developing leadership skills.
McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates Third-Year Students at Annual Pinning CeremonyÌý
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's McWhorter School of Pharmacy hosted its annual professional pinning ceremony on Feb. 21, marking a pivotal transition for third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students into advanced clinical training. Retired professor Marshall Cates delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care, ethical responsibility and professional excellence.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's McWhorter School of Pharmacy Dedicates RxBenefits Suite in College of Health Sciences
The school dedicated the new RxBenefits Suite on Jan. 29. Through its partnership with ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ, RxBenefits redesigned the suite for the Population Health Outcomes rotation, offering advanced training in pharmacy benefits management.
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State of the School Address: A Celebration of Gratitude
On Friday, Jan. 17, Dean Michael Crouch hosted the annual State of the School address for ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Focusing on gratitude, the event highlighted the school’s milestones, achievements, and impact on the community.
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Adds Wallace State to Transfer Partnership
¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ adds Wallace State as the third local community college opening pathways for transfer students.
From Puerto Rico to Homewood Pharmacy: Students Share Their Path to ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ
McWhorter School of Pharmacy is more than 1,600 miles from Puerto Rico, but despite the distance, 31 students from the island are currently working toward their Doctor of Pharmacy.
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