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UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is the No. 1 Pharmacy School in the Nation
April 9, 2024The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is once again the No.1 pharmacy school in the country. This is the third time in a row the School has been ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings are based on a survey of peers from accredited pharmacy schools across the country and are published every four years. “I am so proud to be part of a School that relentlessly pursues excellence in education, research, practice and innovation,” said Angela Kashuba, Dean of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. “This accomplishment is a testament to the unwavering dedication of … Read more
Ross Thompson named Associate Dean for Health System Pharmacy Practice
March 14, 2024The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is welcoming Ross Thompson, M.S., R.Ph., as the Associate Dean for Health System Pharmacy Practice with an adjunct associate professor appointment within the Office of the Dean. This role will be in tandem with his current role at UNC Health as system vice president and chief pharmacy officer. “I look forward to having Ross join our leadership team. He has a deep understanding of pharmacy practice and will continue to strengthen our already close relationship with UNC Health through our Partnership in Patient Care,” said Angela Kashuba, Pharm.D., Dean of the UNC Eshelman … Read more
Elevating degree with a minor in pharmaceutical sciences
January 10, 2024The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s first cohort for the undergraduate Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences start classes this semester. As part of the cohort, Steven Nuzzolo, a third-year student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is excited to enhance his current studies in neuroscience and chemistry with the addition of the minor. Pharmaceuticals are a major part of human health and the health care industry. The minor is designed to acquaint undergraduate students with core areas of pharmaceutical science in preparation for advanced study in the health sciences, an advanced degree in the health care professions, or … Read more
Neal Fowler to deliver Spring Commencement address
January 4, 2024The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is proud to announce alumnus Neal Fowler, B.S. Pharm ‘84, M.B.A. ‘88, as the 2024 Commencement speaker. “I cannot adequately express my excitement and appreciation in being asked to deliver the spring commencement address,” said Fowler. “The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy laid the groundwork for my career in life science. It will be an honor to be a part of a special weekend for these remarkable graduates.” As a double Tar Heel and Raleigh native, his love for Carolina runs deep, and he has been one of the School’s most active volunteers. Fowler … Read more
Former Dean Robert Blouin retires after 20 transformative years at Carolina
November 16, 2023On July 2, 2003, Robert “Bob” Blouin, Pharm.D., arrived at Carolina from the University of Kentucky looking for his new office as Dean, at what was the UNC School of Pharmacy at the time. It was his first day on the job and Beard Hall was in the beginning stages of renovation. He went to where he thought the Dean’s office was, but instead his administrative assistant led him out of the building to the parking lot where two 30-year-old double wide trailers were found. Marked, “Dean’s Office”, Blouin found his new home for over two years. Indeed, it was … Read more
Three faculty installed as Distinguished Professors
November 13, 2023Ronny Bell, Ph.D., M.S., Craig Lee, Pharm.D., Ph.D., and Timothy Willson, Ph.D., join fourteen other faculty members with distinguished professor titles at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Appointment to a distinguished professorship is one of the highest faculty honors the School can bestow. Ronny Bell ‘85, has been named the Fred Eshelman Distinguished Professor, he is also the Chair in the Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy. His research focuses on health disparities in cancer as well as a concentration in chronic disease disparities with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations. “I am very grateful to Dean Kashuba … Read more
Enhancing the pharmacist’s role in rural health
November 6, 2023UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy faculty and staff joined United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Mandy Cohen, former health secretary for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, to discuss rural health, health equity and a commitment to lowering the cost of medications. Stephanie Kiser ‘92, BScPhm, executive director of the rural pharmacy health initiative and professor of the practice at the School’s Asheville campus, spoke on the pharmacist’s role in rural health and the School’s commitment to impacting the health and economics … Read more
Working across the aisle to improve health care
October 27, 2023With a focus on patient care and examining bipartisan partnerships that help North Carolinians find and receive health care, North Carolina Democratic Sen. Gale Adcock and North Carolina Republican Rep. Wayne Sasser, addressed an overflow crowd of faculty, staff and students from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and the UNC School of Nursing. The event was hosted by the School in partnership with the Carolina Association of Pharmacy Students. Their presentation examined ways to work across the aisle to improve health care, and they encouraged pharmacy and nursing students to be proactive in pursuing policy changes throughout their careers. … Read more
Scholarship for NCCU students and alumni increases access to M.P.S. program
October 16, 2023The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, supported by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, will be providing scholarships for qualified current and former North Carolina Central University (NCCU) students to enroll in the school’s Master of Professional Science in Regulatory Science (M.P.S.) program. “The scholarship enables us to offer opportunities to NCCU students and alumni who otherwise may not have been able to attend the M.P.S. in Regulatory Science program,” said Patricia Termini, director of the M.P.S. in Regulatory Science program and associate professor in the Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics. “My hope is that these scholarships will help increase … Read more
Celebrating World Pharmacists Day 2023
September 25, 2023Written by Caroline Sasser, Pharm.D., PharmAlliance Program Coordinator Today we celebrate the 13th annual World Pharmacists Day – a day celebrating pharmacists around the world with the theme Pharmacy strengthening health systems. With this year’s theme in mind, the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy would like to recognize faculty and partners for their contributions to building a stronger health system for us all. Stephen Eckel, Pharm.D., M.H.A. and Kathryn Morbitzer, Pharm.D., M.S., from the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education are training pharmacists and technicians to be health systems leaders through their online M.S. Program in Pharmacy Administration & … Read more