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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.

Q&A with Cherrie Carse, '84

Cherrie Carse recognized the importance of advancing her education and sought her Doctor of Pharmacy degree many years after graduating with her bachelor’s degree. Learn more in our alumni Q&A.

Welcome to the Class of 2028

The College of Pharmacy welcomed the Class of 2028 during the annual White Coat Ceremony held August 23 at the Koger Center.

COP Researcher Receives Renewed Grant

Jun Zhu's grant from the National Institute of Drug Abuse to further explore the connection between neurocognitive impairments and depression in people living with HIV has been renewed.

NCPA Champs Seek Back-to-Back Titles

For the third consecutive year, the Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center's Business Plan Competition team has earned a spot among the top three teams in the nation.

Walker Leadership Scholars Take on D.C.

As part of their leadership training for the Walker Leadership Scholars program, Chancellor Nguyen and Maegan Lamb spent a few days in May in our nation's capital, learning about policy development and honing their leadership skills.

COP Ranked in Top 25 in Research Funding

According to the latest American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy annual report COP is now ranked in the Top 25 for both funding from federal funding and total research dollars received.

COP Named Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence

The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy has been selected as an inaugural Academia-Center for Transformation Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence, one of only 17 nationally.

Summer Camp, Pharmacy Style

The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy hosted 14 students for a week in June as part of the Carolina Master's Scholar Adventure series for Adventures in Pharmacy.

Q&A with Jared Ham, '16

If Gamecock alumnus Jared Ham has learned one thing, it is that plans and interests are bound to change. Learn more about his career journey in our latest alumni Q&A.

Putting USC students on the map

Nearly half of USC pharmacy students pursue postgraduate training. To ensure these students have the greatest chance at success, the college provides a preresidency educational track.

Professor of the year -- Michael Wyatt

Michael Wyatt, who serves as chair of the Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences department in the College of Pharmacy, has become a favorite professor among first-year pharmacy students.

Ph.D. alumnus champions leadership

After earning his Ph.D. in pharmaceutics in 1996, Donald A. Godwin headed west to join the faculty at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy.

 

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