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University of Michigan Celebrates Grand Opening of New College of Pharmacy Building, Advancing the Future of Healthcare Education
August 28, 2026
Media Contact: Kylie Rydjord, Contact and Marketing Communications Manager, [email protected]
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy today celebrated the grand opening of its new six-floor, 142,000-square-foot building. A state-of-the-art facility designed to transform pharmacy education, research and collaboration for generations to come.
Nearly 700 alumni, […]
InterActions: A Lasting Reflection of Michigan Pharmacy
August 18, 2026
When the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy began designing its new home, every detail was considered with purpose — from innovative research spaces to collaborative areas where students, faculty, alumni and visitors could connect.
The building itself was envisioned as more than a place to learn and discover. It would also tell the story of […]
Ashley Kuzmik: Bridging the Gap Between Hospital and Home
August 10, 2026
For many families, the transition from hospital to home after a loved one with dementia is discharged can be overwhelming. New medications, changing symptoms, mobility challenges and the demands of caregiving often converge all at once, leaving families to navigate an already difficult journey. Helping make that transition easier is at the heart of Ashley […]
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Stories at the Edge of Healthcare Innovation
Pharmacists Are Like Superheroes: Who is a Pharmacist?
September 23, 2026
Who Is A Pharmacist?
When you think “pharmacist,” you probably picture someone in a white coat, handing you a bag of medicine across the counter and asking if you have any questions about your prescription. We are so lucky to have access to these health care providers on a regular basis, especially after hours when our […]
Jennifer Hagopian on Curiosity, Mentorship and Transplant Pharmacy
August 19, 2026
When Jennifer (Jen) Hagopian, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP, selected a solid organ transplant APPE as a pharmacy student, she wasn’t planning her future career. She simply wanted to explore an area she didn’t know much about. That one rotation changed everything.
“I just tried to pick things that I didn’t really know too much about,” Dr. Hagopian […]
InterActions: A Lasting Reflection of Michigan Pharmacy
August 18, 2026
When the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy began designing its new home, every detail was considered with purpose — from innovative research spaces to collaborative areas where students, faculty, alumni and visitors could connect.
The building itself was envisioned as more than a place to learn and discover. It would also tell the story of […]
EVENTS
Engage & Excel: The College of Pharmacy Events Calendar
October, 2026
PharmD White Coat Ceremony
2026 PharmD White Coat Ceremony
RSVP:
Everyone attending or participating in the White Coat Ceremony will be required to present a ticket to be admitted. To secure tickets for non-CoP individuals, students will need to indicate on the RSVP form the total number of guests they wish to bring and the name(s) of each guest. Please submit […]
October, 2026
Clinical Pharmacy Graduate Student Seminar – Yifan Zheng
U-M College of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Seminar Series
Department: Clinical Pharmacy
Speaker: Yifan Zheng (PhD5)
Title: Digital Treatment Signatures: Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Using Antihypertensive Medication Fill History
*Event information is subject to change. Please refer to the ClinPharm Seminar schedule for additional details, such as time and location, as they are finalized for each event.
October, 2026
McKesson Foundation Health Equity Speaker Series: Providing Healthcare in American Indian Communities
McKesson Foundation Health Equity Speaker Series: Providing Healthcare in American Indian Communities
What does it really mean to have access to healthcare? Have you ever considered what it takes to provide effective, culturally responsive care in American Indian communities?
Join Dr. Sophina Calderon and Nicholas Cushman, PharmD, MHA, BCACP, for a conversation about the barriers affecting healthcare […]