Alumna Named Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association President
June 20, 2017
Congratulations to Susannah Koontz, PharmD'96, who was recently named President of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association.

Susannah Koontz, PharmD'96, BCOP, FHOPA, took office as the President of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) at

2017 Alumni Service Award in Pharmacy Presented to Richard Grossman
May 4, 2017
Congratulations to Richard A. Grossman, BSPharm’79, who has been honored with the 2017 Alumni Service Award in Pharmacy.

This award recognizes graduates of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy who have made significant contributions to the profession of pharmacy.

Donald Therasse Earns 2017 Alumni Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
May 3, 2017
Congratulations to Donald G. Therasse, BSPharm’78, MD, who has been named the 2017 Alumni Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

This award honors alumni who have made significant lifetime contributions to their profession or society through practice, research, education, or public service.

Alumna Named University of Minnesota Dean
February 20, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. Lynda S. Welage, BSPharm’81.

Dr. Lynda S. Welage, BSPharm’81, has been named dean of the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, effective July 31, 2017.

Continuous Reinvention: The Art of Mindful Pivoting
January 11, 2017
Dr. Kevin Kwok speaking at the Dean’s Leading by Example Lecture Series

D. Kevin Kwok, PharmD’86, advised a rapt audience in CC Little that “In order to gain control, one must first lose control.” This mantra set the tone of Dr. Kwok’s Dean’s Leading by Example Lecture Series on November 3, 2016.

Pharmacy Alumni Showcase Nontraditional Career Paths
November 3, 2016
Left to right: Matt Paterini, Lynn Switaj, and Nick Kirkpatrick

Nick Kirkpatrick, Lynn Switaj, and Matt Paterini wanted more exposure and knowledge about nontraditional roles in pharmacy and to pass that knowledge along to their peers.

College Mourns Passing of Charles 'Cork' Walgreen
September 29, 2016
Charles R. Walgreen III earned his BS in pharmacy in 1958

Charles R. Walgreen III led the drugstore chain that bears his family's name through a period of significant change, shedding many ancillary businesses and focusing on store growth and a top-of-the-line pharmacy operation.

Alumnus Appointed to Cempra Board of Directors
September 9, 2016
Congratulations to David Zaccardelli, PharmD’88, who was appointed to the Cempra board of directors.

Cempra, Inc. announced that it has appointed David Zaccardelli, PharmD’88, to serve on the company's board of directors

Touching Patient Lives in Unexpected Ways
June 28, 2016

“Sometimes you need to be reminded of who you really are."

Dr. Robert Lipper Earns 2016 Alumni Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
May 5, 2016
Robert Lipper, PhD‘78, has been honored with the 2016 Alumni Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Lipper (left) with Dean James Dalton (right) at the 2016 Commencement ceremony.

Robert Lipper, PhD‘78, has been named the 2016 Alumni Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award winner.

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