School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Lyla White Receives University Scholar Accolade
Lyla White, a graduating Pharm.D. student at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, will receive the University Scholar accolade after two years of research through the University Scholar Program.
Harm Reduction and Food Insecurity: Urban Health/AHEC Scholars Make the Connection
Interprofessional health students in the Women’s Health Interest Group (IG) take action to organize and distribute healthy food bag donations to community women in need.
UConn’s Class of 2026: By the Numbers
A look at the newest group of Husky alums by the numbers
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.
Devra Dang Receives the 2026 Dean Robert L. McCarthy Faculty Service Award
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Dean Robert L. McCarthy Faculty Service award is presented to a full-time faculty member who has provided outstanding service to their department, school, the University, the profession of pharmacy, and the public. This year, the recipient of the distinguished award is Devra Dang (Pharm.D.)
UConn Pharmacy Student Honored with USPHS Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award
One of the top 10 recipients nationwide, out of 85 total recipients, to receive the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award, Aleena Thomas will receive her Pharm.D. and a Master of Public Health from UConn in May. With her passion for helping underserved populations continuing in a post-graduate community-based residency track at Tufts next year, Aleena reflects on the last seven years she’s spent as a Husky.
Massive Eye Drop Recall Reflects Ongoing Issues with Manufacturing and FDA Inspections
The FDA rarely inspected eye drop makers before 2023, when a nationwide outbreak of infection killed 4 and seriously harmed many others
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2026 Commencement Speakers
The University of Connecticut’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences welcomes Tracy Marra (Pharm.D.) and Marielle Nyser (BS Pharm, MA) to speak at UConn Pharmacy’s Commencement on May 10th.
Governor Lamont Proclaims April 15 as Petra Clark-Dufner Day in Recognition of Statewide Leadership
The proclamation honors her more than three decades of service in strengthening Connecticut’s health professions pipeline and expanding access to health care services in under resourced communities.
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.