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Honoring a Legacy of Innovation, Leadership and Compassion: Remembering Dr. Hae Mi Choe
June 1, 2026
The legacy of Dr. Hae Mi Choe continues to shape the future of pharmacy, through the lives she touched, the systems she transformed and the enduring recognition of her extraordinary contributions.
Dr. Choe, who passed away on July 12, 2025, following a courageous battle with leukemia, was a visionary leader, mentor and innovator whose influence extended […]
PhD Student Awarded Prestigious PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship
May 20, 2026
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[ANN ARBOR, Mich.] — Damilola Olukorede, a rising fourth-year medicinal chemistry PhD student at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, has been awarded a highly competitive predoctoral fellowship from the PhRMA Foundation to support her cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning and […]
Steve Knutson, RNA Chemical Biologist, Joins Faculty
May 18, 2026
The newest member of the College of Pharmacy Medicinal Chemistry faculty is an expert in RNA biology — but in his research, Steve D. Knutson, PhD, also plays the role of a detective and engineer.
RNA carries the instructions from our DNA to help assemble the proteins that drive cellular function. However, since the Human Genome […]
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Beyond the Counter: Ben Korman’s Nontraditional PharmD Journey
June 10, 2026
When Ben Korman, PharmD ’15, enrolled at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, he was beginning a second career and stepping into a future he hadn’t fully mapped out.
“I started pharmacy school at 35,” Ben said. “At the time, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do.”
Like many pharmacy students, Ben initially considered […]
150 Years of Impact: Leading the Next Chapter with Dean Vicki Ellingrod
June 6, 2026
As the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy celebrates 150 years of advancing healthcare, we look not only to where we’ve been — but where we’re going.
At the center of that future is Dean Vicki Ellingrod, PharmD, FCCP, FACNP, a nationally recognized researcher, leader and the first woman to serve as dean in the College’s 150-year […]
Connecting Generations Through Giving
May 6, 2026
On a crisp fall afternoon in Ann Arbor, surrounded by the energy of a packed stadium, John Osborn found himself in a place that would unexpectedly connect past and present. Sitting in a suite at the Big House, he struck up a conversation with then-Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Jim Dalton. What began as […]
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Engage & Excel: The College of Pharmacy Events Calendar
June, 2026
Pharmacy at the Pharmers Market – Healthy Hearts, Healthy Community
U-M College of Pharmacy Community Health and Engagement
From hosting flu vaccine clinics to administering safe medication disposal events, our students actively participate in community service.
Event Information:
Pharmacy at the Pharmers Market. Free screenings, health education, and seasonal wellness support
Volunteers will be discussing: Healthy Hearts, Healthy Community
Join us for free blood pressure screenings, along with helpful […]
June, 2026
PharmD Program Virtual Information Session
PharmD Program Virtual Information Session
Event Information:
Join Cari Ceo, Assistant Director of Admissions, who will outline how a PharmD degree from the University of Michigan can help open doors in your career!
July, 2026
Pharmacy at the Pharmers Market – A Sweet Step Toward Better Health
U-M College of Pharmacy Community Health and Engagement
From hosting flu vaccine clinics to administering safe medication disposal events, our students actively participate in community service.
Event Information:
Pharmacy at the Pharmers Market. Free screenings, health education, and seasonal wellness support
Volunteers will be discussing: A Sweet Step Toward Better Health
Join us for free blood sugar screenings, along […]