As Nature Center coordinator in Kanawha State Forest, Dr. Rebecca Linger recently put together a holiday open house for the public. Little did she know that the members of the Kanawha Valley Master Naturalists, of which she is the president, would honor her with a Governor’s Recognition at the event. She was recognized by West […]
The West Virginia Pharmacists Association is holding its annual meeting on the University of Charleston campus Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6. This will be the first time in which the statewide meeting is hosted by a School of Pharmacy in West Virginia. Celebrating the organization’s 115th year, the theme of the meeting is […]
Dr. Lindsay Acree, assistant professor, Pharmacy Practice Department at the UC School of Pharmacy, has been awarded the first-ever Impact Award from the WV Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Drug Control Policy and the Bureau for Behavioral Health. The Impact Award for Commitment to Advancing the Field of Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and […]
The UC School of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony, an annual event where incoming first-year pharmacy students receive their first official pharmacy lab coats, showcased a new way for these future pharmacists to have a positive impact: the life-saving medication Naloxone was added to one of the white coat pockets. Pharmacy students were previously trained […]
The University of Charleston recently announced the appointment of Dr. Kristy Lucas as Dean of the UC School of Pharmacy. Dr. Lucas, who has been with the university since 2010, is currently serving as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. She will start in her new role on August 1, 2022. “We are fortunate to […]
This challenge is open to any high school or undergraduate students interested in learning more about the profession of pharmacy. To be eligible for prizes, participants must: Register for an Account. Complete a minimum of 5 PharmD Careers activities, which consist of watching a short video and reviewing the associated slides. An additional resource […]
UCSOP one of three schools participating across the US The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy was one of only three schools across the nation to participate in the Planetary Health Report Card Pharmacy Pilot, which was unveiled on Earth Day, April 22, 2022. This is a student-driven, metric-based initiative to inspire planetary health in […]
Sarah Govender, a P3 pharmacy student, has been selected as a national student officer for region three of the Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO). Only 16 students nationwide were selected for these positions. Govender’s primary responsibilities will be training the executive boards at each school in this region, serving as their liaison to the national organization, […]
From being named in a “Top Ten” category to being selected for prestigious programs, the UC School of Pharmacy has had a number of its students gain recognition and earn opportunities to increase knowledge and skills. Recently, Ashley Lam was selected as one of the Top 10 recipients of the United States Public Health Service […]
COVID-19 Prevention Event to be Held Saturday, March 26 at Capitol Market. UCStudent College of Clinical Pharmacy, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, and the School of Pharmacy Team up for Event. The UC Student College of Clinical Pharmacy, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, and the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy are teaming up on Saturday, March 26 […]