Category: Staff
Meet the 2023 staff award winners
December 18, 2023Each year, the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy recognizes the achievements of staff who excel in their area of expertise and who help create an engaging culture by upholding the School’s values and mission. With the addition of two new categories, there are a total of nine award winners this year. Behind the Scenes – Vishal Tiwari This person quietly gets the job done and remains dedicated to those we serve. “I am really grateful for having such a wonderful team and managers! It makes me happy and motivated to see them recognize my ‘behind the scenes’ efforts,” said Vishal … Read more
Ilona Owens promoted to Senior Director of the Office of Student Affairs
July 19, 2023Since starting her role at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2022, Ilona Owens, has built a strong foundation in the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). She began as the director of OSA and has now been promoted to senior director. Owens received her bachelor’s degree from Elon University. She continued her education at East Carolina University and graduated with a master’s in clinical psychology. “What I found is that even though psychology was really interesting to study, I was actually drawn to working in higher education and didn’t want to leave the university environment,” Owens said. She began … Read more
Nicole Kenney promoted to Senior Director of Human Resources and Engagement
July 19, 2023When Nicole Kenney ‘14, was 15 years old, she stood in front of Beard Hall, home to the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, dreaming of the day she would go to pharmacy school. Little did she know that it would be human resources that captured her heart during her undergraduate years at Carolina, but her time in Beard Hall would come. Growing up in Cary, being a Tar Heel was always the plan, and after graduating with a double major in management and society and sociology, she was ready to start her career in HR. “I’ve always been interested in … Read more
Matt Rivenbark appointed Executive Director of Finance and Facilities Services
April 10, 2023Double Tar Heel, Matt Rivenbark ‘00, ‘02 (M.A.), recently stepped into a new position at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. After working as the senior director of finance for the School for seven years, Rivenbark is now the executive director of finance and facilities services. His journey at Carolina began when he earned a bachelor’s degree in 2000 from what was then the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. As an undergrad, he produced videos for the masters in accounting program at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, and because he had an aptitude for math and knew that the … Read more
Tar Heel Bus Tour: Reflections on History and Connection
November 24, 2022The Tar Heel Bus Tour has a long and storied history of introducing faculty and senior administrators to North Carolina. It provides the opportunity to understand the interconnection of the University’s mission and the welfare of the state. In her first time on the 3-day, two-night expedition, Stefanie Ferreri, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, Chair of the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education (PACE) traveled to twelve locations on the East tour. While she said the long days were worth it, Stefanie’s reflections on the experience reinforce the value of tour participation for the individual and its lasting impact. Which … Read more
Virtual lab takes gold in international Hermes Awards
April 24, 2019The High-performance Liquid Chromatography virtual lab won gold honors in three categories in this year’s international Hermes Awards. The Hermes Awards honor the messengers and creators of traditional and emerging media and symbolize a mark of excellence in the marketing/communications field. The PharmAlliance development team’s project won gold in the following categories: E-Learning, Interactive Capabilities and Web-based Multimedia. The competition is set up with 200 categories distributed under the headings: Print Media, Public Relations/Communications and Electronic/Social/Interactive Media. The virtual lab is unique in that it combines 3D machines with simulated chromatogram software. It allows students to run experiments and familiarize … Read more
Diversity and Inclusion Retreat Highlights Opportunities for Improvement
September 5, 2018The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy hosted the 2018 Transformative Diversity and Inclusion Retreat on Aug. 14. The diversity and inclusion core team, which includes 29 pharmacy faculty, staff and students, used the retreat to begin establishing a shared philosophy of inclusivity and collaboration within the School. The retreat was focused on expanding opportunities to enhance diversity and inclusion at the School. It featured conversations between the core team and faculty, staff and students at the School, who came to share their input on how the School could improve its outreach and inclusivity. “We must continue to foster a culture … Read more
Qi Joins School to Support China Projects
July 26, 2018Xiao “Ashley” Qi, M.B.A., has joined the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy as the associate director of China initiatives. She will support the School’s efforts to find and evaluate opportunities to establish research and pharmacy-education partnerships in China. Qi’s primary focus will be leading the development of the School’s relationships and opportunities in Asia with a specific focus on China. She reports to Stephen Eckel, Pharm.D., M.H.A., associate dean for global engagement, and will work with a broad representation of people and functions, not only within the School but across our campus as a whole, Eckel said. Qi earned her … Read more
Resiliency Team to Support Mental Health, Well-Being at School
July 16, 2018The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Resiliency and Well-Being Task Force held its inaugural meeting at a June 26 retreat at the N.C. Botanical Gardens. The team, chaired by Mollie Scott, Pharm.D., and Brad Wingo, M.Ed., is charged with creating innovative ways to foster the mental and physical well-being of School students, faculty and staff. Scott is the regional associate dean for the School’s Asheville satellite campus. Wingo is the director of curricular and student affairs. “The need to improve resilience and well-being of health-care professionals is receiving national attention due to high rates of burnout and mental illness,” Scott … Read more
Eshelman Institute Awards $3.5 Million in June 2018 Funding Round
June 20, 2018The Eshelman Institute for Innovation on June 1 funded projects proposed by 25 UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy faculty and staff members totaling more than $3.5 million. The Eshelman Institute was created by a $100 million gift from alumnus, philanthropist and pharmaceutical executive Fred Eshelman, Pharm.D., to the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in December 2014. The institute aims to inspire a culture of innovation where imagination and creative solutions accelerate change in education, research and health care. The Eshelman Institute has awarded more than $20.8 million since 2015. Awards are divided into three funding tiers: tier 1 projects are funded up to $50,000, … Read more