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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

Think Pharmacy Is Just for People? Think Again.

October 8, 2026

When Maddie Pislin first came to the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, she knew she wanted to be a pharmacist. She just didn’t know yet what that could look like.
Growing up in Hawaii surrounded by dogs, chickens, a turtle and other pets, Maddie had considered becoming a veterinarian. But veterinary pharmacy wasn’t on her […]

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 […]

EVENTS

Engage & Excel: The College of Pharmacy Events Calendar

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October, 2026

Clinical Pharmacy Graduate Student Seminar – Yaping Liu

U-M College of Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Seminar Series
 
Department: Clinical Pharmacy
Speaker: Yaping Liu (PhD4)
Title: Metabolic Predictors of Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy & Personalized Strategies to Optimize Taxane Treatment Outcomes
 
*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.

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October, 2026

AAPS PharmSci 360 Alumni & Friends Reception

AAPS PharmSci 360: College of Pharmacy Alumni and Friends Reception

 
Event Information:
Whether you are attending the AAPS PharmSci 360 Annual Conference or happen to be in the New Orleans area, stop by and visit with fellow alumni and College of Pharmacy leaders at our reception!
**You do not have to be registered for the AAPS PharmSci 360 […]

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October, 2026

Shaomeng Wang Drug Discovery Distinguished Lecture Series: Brian Blagg, Ph.D.

Shaomeng Wang Drug Discovery Distinguished Lecture Series: Brian Blagg, Ph.D.
 
Department: Medicinal Chemistry
Speaker: Brian Blagg, Ph.D.
Title: Turning Problems into Opportunities via Small Molecule Design
Abstract: The Hsp90 protein folding machine is a powerful modulator of proteostasis. It’s role in the maturation of signaling proteins and mutant proteins is well-documented and supports tumor initiation, progression and metastasis. Such […]