Assistant Dean Regina McClinton Awarded with U-M Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award

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The U-M College of Pharmacy is proud to announce that Dr. Regina McClinton, Assistant Dean for Dedicated Programs and Assessments, has been awarded with the University’s Distinguished Diversity Leader Award. 

This award recognizes staff members who work toward achieving a welcoming, supportive and inclusive work environment for all, and celebrates those who embrace the value of expanding access to the University of Michigan’s educational opportunities. 

“I see this award as less about me, and more as an indicator that our College is on the right path toward creating expanded access to Pharmacy and creation of a culture that welcomes all,” McClinton remarked. “I am so honored that my colleagues recognized me for this award, and I am grateful that I am able to work alongside them each day.” 

Dr. McClinton was nominated by two members of the College’s leadership team: Dean Vicki Ellingrod and Administrative Director Pennie Rutan – who both recognize the tremendous impact she has had at the College. 

“Dr. McClinton has provided impactful leadership in expanding educational opportunities for students considering not only the College of Pharmacy but other health science schools and colleges across campus and other pharmacy schools in the Big Ten Conference,” Dean Ellingrod remarked. 

“Dr. McClinton is an exceptional leader whose visionary work and steadfast dedication have elevated the College of Pharmacy,” said Rutan. “She is an inspirational advisor and role model across the University and beyond.”

Dr. McClinton joined the College of Pharmacy in 2017. Since arriving, she has, launched two summer programs aimed at introducing students to pharmacy and research, established a postdoctoral training program for PhD and PharmD graduates interested in academia and developed a tribal high school pharmacy technician training program – among many other efforts. She has also spearheaded a lectureship series focusing on the social determinants of health.

Before joining the College of Pharmacy, Dr. McClinton served as a biology faculty member at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Grand Valley State University. She established the Intercultural Training Certificate and the Institute for Intercultural Teaching and Learning at Grand Valley. Additionally, she has served on a number of boards committed to advancing expanded educational opportunities for all. 

She will accept the award at a ceremony on January 28 hosted by the University’s Human Resources department.