Category: Alumni
Pharmacist, documentarian, explorer and distinguished Alum Amy Greeson, BSPhar ’90, receives the University’s highest alumni honor
October 18, 2023Under a grey, overcast sky, Dean Kashuba and other faculty and staff of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy stood by the Old Well awaiting the beginning of the 2023 University Day procession, surrounded by countless other faculty and staff from other University departments. Suddenly, their faces lit up and they raised their hands in applause and waved across the street at South Building where Amy Greeson, BSPhar ’90 was emerging in full regalia, on her way to Memorial Hall. Amy smiled widely as she stole across the street to greet those from the School with warm hugs. After a … Read more
Making pharmacy education more accessible
March 27, 2023Written by Audrey Smith ’10 Angela Kashuba, dean of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, is passionate about student financial aid. As a first-generation college student who commuted 1.5 hours each way as an undergraduate student, she knows the potential impact of scholarships. “Scholarships relieve stress and give students the financial freedom to explore their options and be fully immersed in what’s going on around them — on campus, within our school and within the profession,” said Kashuba. “When a student doesn’t have as much financial freedom, they are working all the time to support themselves, or feel the need … Read more
Taylor family, Piedmont Health, Apexus unite to honor alumni’s life
February 1, 2022UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy alumni Carl Taylor (’68) spent each day as a pharmacist serving patients in need and ensuring equal access to outstanding healthcare for all. Carl passed away suddenly in September 2021, but his legacy of advancing pharmacy practice and always exhibiting kindness prevails. For those who didn’t have the honor of knowing Carl personally, he was a man of uncommon kindness, a dedicated pharmacist, lifelong learner, committed advocate for equal access to education and healthcare, and fervent fan of his beloved UNC. For the past 20 years, Carl served as the Director of Pharmacy Services at … Read more
UNC alumni Gary and Fran Whaley honor family, give back to support future pharmacists
January 14, 2022Fifteen years ago, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy alumni Lloyd Milton Whaley established a scholarship to support future pharmacists. The Army World War II veteran and Eastern North Carolina native was able to pursue his higher education goals at UNC because of the support he received from the G.I. Bill. Following his pharmacy education, Milton went on to open his own community pharmacy where his wife Neta B. Whaley served as the pharmacy bookkeeper. He also served as president of the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association in 1975. In addition to serving the people of North Carolina, Milton wanted to support … Read more
Meet alumni Imad Treish, Pharm.D., Chief Strategy Officer at King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan
December 17, 2021In this alum spotlight, we chat with alumni Imad Treish, Pharm.D., Chief Strategy Officer at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan. Treish completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 1999, and a residency in Hematology/Oncology at UNC Hospitals in 2000. Today, he works to better pharmacy practice and has helped establish the first international pharmacy residency program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Get to know Treish: Q: What does a typical workday look like for you? A: I recently (in August) accepted the Chief Strategy Officer position at … Read more
2nd Annual Harold and Carol Kohn Distinguished Alumni Lecture features Lisa Carlton, MS, Ph.D.
December 1, 2021The 2nd Annual Harold and Carol Kohn Distinguished Alumni Lecture was held Nov. 5, 2021, at the Carolina Inn as part of Pharmacy Alumni Weekend and featured Lisa D. Carlton, MS, Ph.D., graduate of the class of ‘95. Carlton is the second recipient of the Harold and Carol Kohn Distinguished Alumni Lectureship. She is currently Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs at REGENXBIO Inc., a biotechnology company focused on gene therapy product development. Carlton has more than 25 years of experience in regulatory affairs and medical/technical writing in the government/nonprofit sectors, with much of her career spent in the pharmaceutical/biotech … Read more
Alumni Ping and Allen Rogers hope to inspire philanthropy, support next generation of pharmacy students through the David A. Rogers, Sr. and Dr. T.Y. Su Memorial Scholarship Fund
November 12, 2021Alumni Ping and Allen Rogers are incredibly grateful for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy – not only for the education they received, but for the lifetime of friendships and networks fostered by the close-knit pharmacy community within the School. “I have a deep sense of gratitude for the School and Allen and I have been able to move forward in our careers in ways we could not have dreamed of. Part of that is because of the great foundation that was laid at the School,” Ping said. For more than four years, Ping (’90, BSPharm) and Allen (’90 BSPharm, … Read more
Tab and Denise Waldrop Endowed Scholarship supports students of active-duty military parents
September 20, 2021Tab and Denise Waldrop both grew up with fathers in the United States military. Tab’s dad was a combat engineer who served in the Army during World War II and Denise’s dad was a career Marine stationed at Cherry Point and New River Marine Corps Air Stations on the coast of North Carolina. Through their own lived experiences, the couple understands the sacrifices military families make, both financially and emotionally, for their children. That’s why they’ve established the Tab and Denise Waldrop Endowed Scholarship at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy to support pharmacy students whose parents are active duty … Read more
Popular Netflix show inspires alum in creation of her COVID-19 public service announcement for World Health Organization
August 20, 2021In this alum spotlight, we chat with Ina Liu, Pharm.D., MS (’18, ’20), Clinical Manager at UNC Hospitals at WakeBrook, a behavioral health facility. Recently, Liu participated in a World Health Organization contest to develop a public service announcement to increase awareness of COVID-19 safety precautions. Liu, who won the PSA contest, developed a public service announcement that aimed to “checkmate” COVID-19 transmission. Learn more about where she found her inspiration: Q: What prompted you to participate in the World Health Organization (WHO) contest? A: I have always had a very strong interest in the intersection of art and healthcare … Read more
Meet alumus Franklin Roye, Pharm.D., President of IndyCare
May 28, 2021In this alum spotlight, we chat with Franklin Roye, Pharm.D. (Class of ’03), President of IndyCare, a retail health and wellness center based in the Triangle that provides technology-enhanced, collaborative care on-demand, at your local independent community pharmacy. IndyCare works to transform independent pharmacies into integrated healthcare hubs that empower local communities to thrive through exceptional health. Q: Please describe your practice setting. What makes your career path unique? A: Right now, I work at IndyCare and I am one of the co-founders of the company. It’s a community pharmacy health hub practice setting. We have an independent community pharmacy and an embedded … Read more