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May 2, 2026

Alexander Klancko

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Far shot of the UConn Pharmacy Building

Two UConn Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. Students Receive Pfizer Fellowship

UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. students, Michael Samulevich and Gregory Riley III, have the opportunity to work directly with Pfizer Scientists through the Pfizer Fellowship.

April 30, 2026 | Alexander Klancko

A garden in front of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences building

Gregory Sartor wins the 2026 Faculty Research Advising Award

The Faculty Research Advising award is an annual award that is given to a full-time School or Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty member that advises undergraduate or Pharm.D. students who conduct research at the School.

April 13, 2026 | Alexander Klancko

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William Baker named 2026 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Teacher of the Year

The UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharm.D. Class of 2026 has named William Baker as its Teacher of the Year for 2026.

March 22, 2026 | Alexander Klancko

UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Building Exterior

Kyle Hadden To Become UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department Head

Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Director of Research and Graduate Programs, Kyle Hadden, will be promoted to Pharmaceutical Sciences Department Head in August 2026.

March 11, 2026 | Alexander Klancko

UConn School of Pharmacy Building Exterior

Sean Jeffery helps launch new APhA deprescribing program

Sean Jeffery and the American Pharmacists Association have launched a new Patient-Centered Deprescribing in Older Adults Training Program on their new website.

February 24, 2026 | Alexander Klancko

Exterior of the School of Pharmacy Building

The UConn Pharmacy Students Exceed National Average for the 2025 NAPLEX

The UConn School of Pharmacy scores for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, otherwise known as NAPLEX, were announced and UConn School of Pharmacy had the highest pass rate in New England.

February 23, 2026 | Alexander Klancko

Exterior of the School of Pharmacy Building

UConn Pharmacy Students Bring Clinical Care Expertise to Hartford Residents

University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy students Kiley Keough, Salma Al Ramahi and Dina Merqina are hosting Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) clinics and events at Capital Towers and Shepard Park apartment complexes this semester.

February 10, 2026 | Alexander Klancko

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