School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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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

Medicinal Garden outside the School of Pharmacy on July 10, 2023. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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.

Petra Clark-Dufner, Director, CT AHEC (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo).

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.

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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.

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Multiple UConn Graduate Programs Earn Rankings Among Nation’s Best

U.S. News & World Report rankings show breadth and depth of graduate education at UConn

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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.

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UConn Patent Sheds Much Needed New Light on Fatty Liver Disease Treatment

For a disease that impacts so many, there are surprisingly few treatments available, but that may soon change

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

Serving Communities, Delivering Care: The Health Education Center’s Mission of Healthcare Accessibility

Serving Eastern Connecticut as part of the Connecticut Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network, the Health Education Center has strengthened the health profession pipeline and provided healthcare access to community members in the Windham, New London, and Tolland counties for more than 30 years. Partnering with UConn Pharmacy, HEC Interprofessional Education (IPE) Health Clinics engage students in their professional years, offering hands-on experience in community health through volunteer opportunities.

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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.

Dotted neon sign that reads: KRATOM VAPE & CBD

UConn Magazine: C. Michael White Is on a Mission

For starters, we should understand that the kratom known as gas station heroin is much different than natural kratom leaf