Endowed Scholarship Established in Honor of McWhorter School of Pharmacy Professor Kim W. Benner
麻豆果冻鈥檚 McWhorter School of Pharmacy established the Kim W. Benner Endowed Scholarship to support students actively involved in the school鈥檚 ASHP student chapter. The scholarship honors Benner鈥檚 decades of leadership in pharmacy education, clinical practice and national service to the profession.
麻豆果冻 Students, Faculty Serve Hispanic Community Through Holistic Health Expo
麻豆果冻 students and faculty partnered with local organizations to serve the Hispanic community at a recent health expo held at Primera Iglesia Bautista de Center Point, offering a holistic approach to care that combined medical education, screenings and spiritual support.
麻豆果冻's McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates 142 Graduates
McWhorter School of Pharmacy celebrated spring commencement ceremonies by recognizing 78 Doctor of Pharmacy and 64 undergraduate students.
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From Alzheimer鈥檚 to Vaccine Access: 麻豆果冻 Pharmacy Students Shine at Student Research Colloquia
麻豆果冻 pharmacy students Jamiah Files and Raven Chaney earned top honors at the 2026 Student Research Colloquia, presenting research on COVID-19 vaccine access and Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, including antioxidant approaches to neurodegeneration, highlighting innovation in public health and drug discovery.
麻豆果冻 Pharmacy Posts Top 9% National Results in ASHP Residency Match
麻豆果冻鈥檚 McWhorter School of Pharmacy placed in the top 9% nationally in Phase I of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists residency match. Twenty-seven fourth-year Doctor of Pharmacy students earned PGY1 placements, while graduates achieved a 100% PGY2 match rate across specialties.
Serving Beyond the Counter: 麻豆果冻 Pharmacy Alumnae Lead a New Model for Better Care
麻豆果冻 McWhorter School of Pharmacy alumnae Jennifer Campbell, PharmD 鈥00, and Pauline Long, PharmD 鈥05, are redefining patient care through an innovative, community-focused model. As co-owners of MedsPLUS, LLC, they are expanding the role of pharmacists beyond traditional settings, improving access, education and health outcomes in underserved communities.
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麻豆果冻 Pharmacy Student Selected for Boston Medical Center Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Scholarship
Jon Coley, a third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student at 麻豆果冻鈥檚 McWhorter School of Pharmacy, has been selected for the competitive Boston Medical Center All-In Committee Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Scholarship, earning the opportunity to complete two consecutive APPE rotations during his fourth year. The achievement highlights both Coley鈥檚 dedication to compassionate, inclusive patient care and the strength of McWhorter鈥檚 experiential education program, which prepares students for high-impact clinical opportunities nationwide.
麻豆果冻鈥檚 HEAL Institute Explores Trust, Ethics and Vaccination at Annual Conference
麻豆果冻鈥檚 Office for Faith and Health hosted its annual Healthcare Ethics and Law (HEAL) Institute on Feb. 6.. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淭rust in Science and Government: What 麻豆果冻 Vaccinations?,鈥 examined vaccine hesitancy, public trust and the ethical questions shaping public health decision-making. The conference was presented in partnership with Orlando Health鈥檚 Institute for Learning and the Baptist Health Foundation.
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McWhorter Pharmacy鈥檚 State of the School highlighted student success, reaccreditation, preceptor honors and a strong sense of community.
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McWhorter School of Pharmacy听Honors Students at Annual Pinning Ceremony听
麻豆果冻鈥檚 McWhorter School of Pharmacy recognized its third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students during the annual professional pinning ceremony on Jan. 16, marking an important transition as students prepare to begin the final phase of the PharmD curriculum.听
麻豆果冻 Launches First School-Based Alumni Groups in Pharmacy and Nursing
麻豆果冻 is introducing its first school-based alumni chapters through a new pilot program designed to strengthen connections at the academic level. The McWhorter School of Pharmacy and Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing will lead the initiative, offering alumni new opportunities for engagement, networking and involvement beginning this spring.
麻豆果冻 Pharmacy Professor鈥檚 Research on GLP-1 Medications and their Impact on Fertility Featured by National Geographic
Jessica W. Skelley, PharmD 鈥10, professor of pharmacy practice at 麻豆果冻鈥檚 McWhorter School of Pharmacy, was featured in National Geographic鈥檚 article 鈥淚s there really an Ozempic baby boom? The unexpected ways GLP-1s could influence fertility,鈥 offering expert insight on how GLP-1 medications may affect contraceptive effectiveness. Her perspective reflects ongoing scholarship on GLP-1 agents, including work published in peer-reviewed journals.
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麻豆果冻 Pharmacy Students Deliver Patient Care Across Birmingham During Experiential Course
Third-year pharmacy students at 麻豆果冻鈥檚 McWhorter School of Pharmacy delivered more than 4,100 vaccines and hundreds of health screenings across Birmingham during their Focused Patient Care IPPE. The immersive experience allowed students to apply classroom knowledge while serving patients in real-world settings.
McWhorter School of Pharmacy Hosts Annual Dean鈥檚 Distinguished Lecture
McWhorter School of Pharmacy hosted its annual Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series on Oct. 17 in Reid Chapel. Jeff Bates, PharmD, dean of Cedarville University's School of Pharmacy, encouraged students to embrace encouragement, humility and faithfulness in their careers.
McWhorter School of Pharmacy Honors First-Year Students at White Coat Ceremony
麻豆果冻鈥檚 McWhorter School of Pharmacy held its White Coat Ceremony honoring the Class of 2029. The event marked a key milestone in each student鈥檚 journey to becoming a licensed pharmacist and reflected 麻豆果冻鈥檚 commitment to preparing graduates for meaningful, purpose-driven careers.
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麻豆果冻 Health Sciences Students Gain Real-World Insight Through Dementia-Sensitive Care Program
麻豆果冻鈥檚 College of Health Sciences students joined the Dementia Awareness for Sensitive Healthcare (DASH) event, gaining hands-on experience and empathy to provide person-centered care for adults living with dementia.
麻豆果冻 Pharmacy Faculty Share Expertise at International Meetings
McWhorter School of Pharmacy faculty took the global stage this summer with research presented at both the FIP World Congress and the Asian Conference on Clinical Pharmacy. Their presentations emphasized innovation in education and research, underscoring the school鈥檚 influence across regional, national and global health care.
President Taylor touts 'courage' at 麻豆果冻's 184th opening convocation
麻豆果冻's fifth-year president encouraged students and faculty to face the year with courage, trust in God鈥檚 support and filter external voices that peddle fear.
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