School of Pharmacy

Exterior views of the Pharmacy/Biology Building on May 14, 2024. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Pharmacy Professor Running for President-Elect of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

Christina Polomoff, Pharm.D. (‘14), associate clinical professor, is running for president-elect of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). Supported by her UConn and pharmacy communities, she hopes to continue building ASCP as an innovative, inclusive home where every member thrives.

Students studying and socializing at the School of Pharmacy Lounge on Sept. 19, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn’s School of Pharmacy Welcomes Two Speakers for the 2025 Professionalism Ceremonies

Edward Schreiner BS, (‘82) and Justine Dickson Pharm.D., (‘11) have been named speakers for the 2025 Professionalism Ceremonies.

Pharmacy/Biology building on May 21, 2024. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Two UConn Pharmacy Students Attend the Prestigious Boehringer Ingelheim Emerging Scientist Talent Program

UConn Pharmacy Ph.D. students, Ashwin Abhang and Nileshkumar Malavia, attended the Boehringer Ingelheim Emerging Scientist Talent Program (BEST), a prestigious event for future innovators.

Aerial views of the School of Pharmacy, courtyard (UConn Photo)

From Storrs to Dublin and Back Again: Two Pharmacy Students’ Study Abroad Experiences

Trading campuses and sharing cultures, Emily Ray and Emma Lopes each chose studying abroad as an opportunity to learn more about the pharmaceutical industry and challenge themselves in a new environment – making memories and building skills that will extend beyond their time as pharmacy students!

Exterior views of the Pharmacy/Biology Building on May 14, 2024. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

The School of Pharmacy to Recognize Three Alumni at the Annual Alumni Awards

Three alumni of the School will be honored in October at the Annual Alumni Reception on October 18th. These individuals have been recognized for their outstanding contributions through three awards: the Exceptional Service Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award, and the Tradition of Excellence Award.

Akshay presenting his research at

Alumni Spotlight: Akshay Narula in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Graduating with his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from UConn’s School of Pharmacy this past summer, Akshay Narula excelled during his time as a Husky. From watching basketball games at Gampel to spending hours in the lab, Akshay ensured he had the best UConn experience!

Phil and Lorraine Hritcko sitting together on a couch.

Hritckos Give $5 Million to Support School of Pharmacy, Students  

The gift will support the University’s campaign to put students first and support academic and innovation excellence

The UConn Foundation building in Storrs.

Daniel Sullivan Named New Sr. Associate Vice President for Health Giving at the UConn Foundation

Throughout his career, Sullivan has raised more than $100 million in support of transformational initiatives

Medicinal garden outside the School of Pharmacy on May 21, 2024. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Making Strides, Breaking Records: UConn’s School of Pharmacy Places Second in the 2025 ACCP Clinical Research Challenge

This past Spring, three UConn Pharmacy students showcased their grit and determination in the 2025 ACCP (American College of Clinical Pharmacy) Clinical Research Challenge, earning second place – the highest finish UConn has ever achieved in the competition.

CT AHEC health profession students often perform free community health screenings (Photo by CT AHEC based at UConn Health).

CT AHEC—Connecting the Classroom with the Community

CT AHEC’s work is providing needed clinical care to underserved communities while ensuring tomorrow’s health care and public health professionals receive community-based clinical care training.