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The UI College of Pharmacy excels in educating the next generation of leaders in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences.

The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy excels in educating the next generation of leaders in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences.

06/06/2026

Such a meaningful week sharing ideas and research with 33 other schools of pharmacy across the U.S. and around the world to further develop pharmacy education in Thailand. A great community of people working to make lives better. 🌠

06/05/2026

Don Letendre had unwavering support of students and commitment to building community during his 17 years as our dean. Today we honored him by unveiling the Letendre POD. 🎉

PODS foster leadership, professionalism, learning and service opportunities for past, present and future student pharmacists. They facilitate peer-to-peer support and promote peer-to-peer education. Each society is made up of students, faculty, practitioners, and alumni to provide interactions and networking opportunities.

06/04/2026

Great day, talking, pharmacy education, and introducing our visitors to Wilson’s and an Iowa hayrack ride!

06/02/2026

Showing off the heart of Hawkeye pride with visitors in Iowa City for the US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting. What better way to welcome international professionals than touring a stadium whose namesake is an American hero. 🖤💛

06/01/2026

Congratulations to PhD candidate Kris Lukas on successfully defending his thesis. 🔬 His work looked at more stable ways to activate key immune receptors and may support the development of more effective next-generation vaccines. 💉 Kris’ advisor is Professor Kevin Rice.

05/29/2026

Successful dissertation defense by Health Services Research PhD candidate Esra’a Khader! 👏 Her advisor is Professor Linnea Polgreen.

05/28/2026

Decades of impact on pharmacy recognized. Dean, Jean M. Schmidt Chair, and Professor Jill Kolesar has been named a recipient of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy Citation of Merit Award! 👏 The accolade honors her significant contributions to pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and society through research, teaching, and involvement in professional organizations. 🔬

Dean Kolesar earned her bachelor's degree at Wisconsin and spent more than 20 years on its faculty. She will receive the award in September. Congratulations!

05/26/2026

Celebrating our IPA honorees! 🏆

05/22/2026

Hard work in the lab has earned PhD candidate Rachel Crawford respect. 🔬 She received a Cell & Molecular Physiology Section Research Recognition Award through the American Physiological Society. 🏆 Congrats! Rachel was honored at the recent American Physiology Summit. 🎊 She studies how harmful molecules damage the body at a cellular level and contribute to disease.

05/21/2026

Exciting news! 🚨 We're launching a new Bachelor of Science in pharmacy sciences undergraduate program -- coming fall 2027!

Courses will prepare students for high-growth careers in drug development, biotech, regulatory affairs, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Students can choose between a business track (with Tippie College of Business) and a regulatory affairs track. Plus, the program can serve as a stepping stone to a PharmD or other graduate degree. 💊🔬

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180 South Grand Avenue
Iowa City, IA
52242

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https://pharmacy.uiowa.edu/

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