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Leading the charge against opioid abuse in South Carolina

Alumna Chelsea Townsend is focused on improving the state's ability to identify and stop the unintended distribution of prescription drugs without impacting the intended use of the medications.

Pharmacy students and faculty celebrate Macy's Parade and rivalry win

Pharmacy students Logan Acker, Lexi Baldinger, pre-pharmacy student Kinsey Carraway, and Dr. Betsy Blake had an eventful Thanksgiving celebration as they traveled to NYC for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

New Faculty Member joins College of Pharmacy

The USC College of Pharmacy is pleased to welcome Raeann Carrier, Ph.D. as a clinical associate professor in the Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences department.

Ph.D. alumna pays it forward

Phyllis Perkins once considered attending medical school but after volunteering at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, she found herself more intrigued by pharmacy.

Student Spotlight: From Pharm.D. to Ph.D.

Macie Goodman played trombone in the Carolina Band while earning her Bachelor's degree. She completed the Pharm.D. program in 2023 and is now pursuing her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

What pharmacy is all about

Alumnus John Holladay uses his experience and background to provide students with a valuable connection between basic science and clinical pharmacy.

Adventures in pharmacy at EdVenture

The College of Pharmacy's latest outreach initiative reaches even younger future pharmacists - partnering with EdVenture Children's Museum in downtown Columbia.

Student group increases interest in pharmaceutical industry careers

The Industry Pharmacists Organization is one of the newest student organizations at the USC College of Pharmacy and was recently named top overall chapter by the national organization.

Preparing the next generation

Alumna and faculty member Caroline Asbill's journey at the University of South Carolina began in orientation as a nursing student. By the end of the day, she had switched her major.

First graduates of the GPA Pathway are on their way

Launched in 2018, the GPA Pathway targets exceptional high school students by issuing a provisional early acceptance into the Doctor of Pharmacy program at USC.

Brain Focused: Research aimed at new therapies for depression, anxiety

Two faculty members are collaborating to pursue research aimed at helping people affected by depression, stress and anxiety with a developmental research grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Gratitude fuels Pharmacy alumnus' generosity

David Foreman has built a career as The Herbal Pharmacist®, educating others on blending natural remedies with traditional medicine. His gratitude for the education that shaped him inspires him to give back.

Renewed grants, funding growth solidify research leadership

Professor Jun Zhu was awarded his first R01 grant in 2009 to improve cognitive care for survivors of HIV. Since then, he and his colleagues have consistently maintained major federal funding, driving advancements in global health care.

Students head to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Two College of Pharmacy students are also members of the Carolina Coquettes dance team, and they have an exciting trip coming up in November.

Improving access to care in rural South Carolina

Tate Owen's role as a clinical pharmacist with Tandem Health, a federally qualified health center, allows her to work alongside a collaborative team of caregivers serving patients in rural areas of South Carolina.

Gamecock Pharmacist tackles diabetes in South Carolina

Donna Avant sees the impact that diabetes has on her community and is passionate about helping patients navigate the disease as an administrator for the City of Charleston Diabetes Program.

Bridging the health care gap

More than a quarter of South Carolinians call a rural area home, but these populations have a higher incidence of medical emergencies and are at greater risk of death because of barriers to access to timely medical care.

USC Pharmacy Team Claims Second Place in National Business Plan Competition

The USC College of Pharmacy continued its strong showing in national competitions, securing second place at the 2024 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition.

Alumni Spotlight: Teri Holcomb, '23

Alumna Teri Holcomb is a proud first-generation college graduate. She attributes her success in pharmacy school to her military experience and deep love for family.

Q&A with Billy Caudle, '81

Gamecock alumnus Billy Caudle encourages future pharmacists to explore their options and consider non-traditional career pathways. Learn more about his experience in the pharmaceutical industry in our latest Q&A.

College of Pharmacy Alumni Spearhead Rural Health Care Initiative

Alumni Nancy Goodbar and Sara Beth Sears are at the forefront of an innovative medication management program at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Newest Walker Leadership Scholars Named

The Walker Leadership Scholars program has selected its newest scholars for the Class of 2027, Noah Raganschmalz and Alex Wetherley.

USC research funding jumps double digits

The University of South Carolina reached a new research milestone in fiscal year 2024, attracting $309 million in sponsored awards during the one-year period that ended on June 30.

2024 Outstanding Alumni Announced

The College of Pharmacy announces the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards - Kyle and Pamela McHugh, Outstanding Alumni and Ranarda Jones, Outstanding Young Alumna.

Dunn Named Professor of the Year

The College Honors and Awards Committee is proud to announce that Brie Dunn, associate dean for Outcomes Assessment and Accreditation has been named as the 2024-2025 Professor of the Year for the College of Pharmacy.

 

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