College of Pharmacy

May 6, 2022 - Congratulations, Jenna Summerlin (’20) on becoming a contributing author of the new ASHP Statement on Professionalism. Read the statement here.

Apr 29, 2022 - Class of 2021 alumni, Dr. Martina Goings, Dr. Brittany Kelley, Dr. Kelsey Rowland, Dr. Carli Coalter, Dr. Kaitlin Inman and Dr. Brandon Conaway presented at the Midsouth Pharmacy Residents Conference in April 2022.

Mar 16, 2022 - Dr. Heath McLean ('19) recently published The Effect of Prearrest Acid-Base Status on Response to Sodium Bicarbonate and Achievement of Return of Spontaneous Circulation in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy. Co-authors include Dr. Lindsey Wells and Dr. Jacob Marler. Read more.

Mar 8, 2022 - Dr. Kate Norville (2021 alumna) and Dr. Zac Halford published a study in the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice. The design, implementation and evaluation of hybrid cancer clinic simulations: Escaping the norm. Read more here.

Dec 6, 2021 - Audrey Davis has been recognized as St. Jude's Full Marathon Women's Top Finisher for 2021."This past weekend was the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis Marathon," said Mayor Scott Conger of the City of Jackson, TN. "Jackson’s very own Audrey Davis crossed the finish line as the Full Marathon Women’s Top Finisher! Congratulations Audrey!"

Nov 24, 2021 - Zach McLeod recently became a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist.

Nov 19, 2021 - Britney Seals Beard ('21) has been awarded the 2022 APhA Foundation Incentive Grant for her project titled Evaluation of Barriers and Facilitators to providing an Acute, Uncomplicated Urinary Infection Protocol in an Independent Community Pharmacy.

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Oct 28, 2021 - Dr. Mary Kate Anderson ('20) recently published an article entitled Brexucabtagene Autoleucel: A Novel Chimeric Antigen Receptor t-cell Therapy for the Treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Annals of Pharmacotherapy.

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Oct 27, 2021 - Dr. Matthew Clark ('18) recently published an article entitled Evaluation of Antibiotic Initiation Tools in End-of-Life Care. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care.

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Oct 12, 2021 - Union University College of Pharmacy has ranked #1 this year for the 2021 Ranking of ACPE Accredited Pharmacy Schools in Tennessee by the Pharmacy Technician Guide. This ranking is based on the NAPLEX first time pass rate, and our performance earned us the #1 spot with a 98%! Congratulations to the UUCOP faculty, staff and students for your hard work and dedication!

Oct 5, 2021 - Rachel O-Leary ('15) recently obtained her Certified Specialty Pharmacist certification.

Oct 4, 2021 - Zach McLeod ('19) is the new owner of Buy-Rite Drugs. Headquartered in Dothan, AL, Buy-Rite Drugs includes 12 pharmacies across Alabama and Florida and employs over 140 staff members.

Oct 1, 2021 - Monica Barrett ('18) recently obtained a Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist Certification. Monica works as a Mental Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System.

May 27, 2021 - Stephanie Morris ('16) has accepted a Staff Pharmacist position with Capsule Pharmacy in Atlanta.

May 24, 2021 - Congratulations to Dr. Bethannee Horn ('19), Dr. Lyn Wells (UUCOP Preceptor), and Dr. Zac Halford on their recent publication, “Oncology boot camp: A preparatory curriculum for advanced pharmacy practice experience students” in the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice.

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May 21, 2021 - On May 14th, Robert Johnson, Jr ('21) received his MBA from Liberty University.

May 12, 2021 - Carli Coalter’s ('21) article, “Efficacy and Safety of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants in Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism Treatment and Thromboprophylaxis: A Systematic Review of the Literature,” was recently published in the prestigious Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis.

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Apr 30, 2021 - Katie Frieling ('16) has accepted an Ambulatory Care Clinical Specialist position with the Memphis VA. She will be working in their Jackson Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.

Apr 30, 2021 - Paige ('18) and Luke ('18) Shuemaker welcomed their son, Rhen Lucas, on March 19th. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

Apr 29, 2021 - Julianna Bolton ('20) has accepted a Clinical Pharmacist position with Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Apr 29, 2021 - Prestley Miller ('20) has accepted a Clinical Pharmacist position with Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Apr 16, 2021 - Anna Bostick ('18) and husband, Cole, welcomed their son, Henry James, on February 23rd. He weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long.

Apr 7, 2021 - Jessica Powers ('12) has been promoted to Pharmacy Manager/PIC at Kroger Stonebrook Place, Jackson, TN.

Apr 6, 2021 - Shelby Mills ('16) recently received her Masters in Healthcare Administration. Shelby is currently working towards being board certified in Medication Therapy Management.

Mar 8, 2021 - Sam Shah (‘15) is co-author of “Changing Fields-Diabetes Medications Invading the Cardiovascular Space” recently published in Current Problems in Cardiology.

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Mar 8, 2021 - Ryne Fisher ('20) is now employed at Sam's Club in Jackson, TN.

Feb 26, 2021 - Megan Hicks ('13) accepts a position as the Director of Pharmacy at the Rehabilitation Hospital of North Memphis, TN.

Feb 25, 2021 - Kara Posey ('18) and husband welcomed their son, Harrison Graham, on January 21, 2021. He weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. Kara says, "He is the love of our life!"

Feb 25, 2021 - Keri ('12) and Houston Wyatt ('12) welcomed a baby girl, Hollis Ann, on January 27, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Feb 25, 2021 - Rebecca Headden Jackson ('18) and Tyler Jackson ('18) were married on January 30, 2021 at Sugar Creek Church in Humboldt, TN. Rebecca is PIC at Hester Drug in Rutherford, TN. Tyler is employed at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. They reside in Three Way, TN.