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From Student Support to Endowed Legacy

June 22, 2026

Allen J. Sedman, PhD ’73, MD ’78, and Aileen B. Sedman, MD ’78, have spent their lives utilizing the knowledge imparted by the University of Michigan. In turn, they have expressed their gratitude through gifts bestowed to the College of Pharmacy and the Department of Pediatrics. 
Allen Sedman arrived at U-M at a time when pharmacokinetics […]

Sharma’s Mission: Precision Drug Development to Meet Unmet Needs 

June 15, 2026

Rare eye conditions that slowly destroy vision. Brain injuries and degenerative neurological diseases beyond the reach of many drugs. These are some of the disease areas that Anjali Sharma, PhD, will target with her drug delivery research when she joins the College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences as an Associate Professor with tenure in […]

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 […]

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Stories at the Edge of Healthcare Innovation

How Pharmacy Leadership Is Transforming Diabetes Care Across Michigan

June 16, 2026

For years, diabetes management has centered on a single metric: A1C. However, for patients living with type 2 diabetes, that number only tells part of the story.
At the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, faculty are helping broaden the conversation around diabetes care. Through clinical practice, education, research and statewide collaboration, leaders like Dr. Heidi […]

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 […]

EVENTS

Engage & Excel: The College of Pharmacy Events Calendar

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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! 
 

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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 […]

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July, 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!