UMN College of Pharmacy

09/01/2026

We are so proud to welcome the PharmD Class of 2030 to the UMN College of Pharmacy!

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

Curious about your pinch strength? Join occupational therapy researchers at the state fair and take part in a short thumb test to help researchers learn more about hand function. We’ll see you there!

University of Minnesota State Fair Research Building
Monday, Aug. 31 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Anyone aged Ages 18+ who can perform a pinch test is welcome to participate.

Learn more on our website > https://bit.ly/4hAUz9f

Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota

08/28/2026

Going to the state fair? Come take part in research!

In this first study, occupational therapy researchers will measure shoulder blade motion of both arms using a protractor-like device. The session should take 10-15 minutes. This information will help understand normal movement of the shoulder blade so that health care providers can compare deficits in movement to what is normal for the purpose of planning treatment.

University of Minnesota State Fair Research Building
Saturday, Aug. 29 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Age 18+ with no history of shoulder injury or problems that would impact shoulder blade movement

Learn more on our website > https://bit.ly/4hAUz9f

Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota

08/20/2026

Are you attending ? So is the College of Pharmacy and we'd love to connect.

SUNDAY, AUG. 30
*Welcome Reception - 5 to 6 pm, Exhibition Hall, Palais des congrès de Montréal
*American Reception - 6 to 8 pm, Marquee, Level 7, Palais des congrès de Montréal

MONDAY, AUG. 31
*Minnesota Breakfast - 7 to 8:30 am, The Artisan’s Market, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, 900 René-Lévesque Blvd. West
Drop in between 7 to 8:30 am for coffee, pastries and conversation

*Academic Dinner - 7:30 to 10 pm, Location TBA, Palais des congrès de Montréal (attended by Dean Guy and other representatives from the college)

*Other dinners - Be sure to look for the MINNESOTA badge ribbon to connect with fellow alumni at other dinners.

We're excited to welcome everyone to the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, for the from 30 August to 2 September! Get ready for inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities. Registration opens in early January. Stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/fip/congress

08/13/2026

Tune in to hear Dr. Kylee Funk discuss expanding indications for GLP-1s on this podcast episode from iForumRx and ACCP Ambulatory Care PRN!

"I think GLP-1s have really changed my practice in many ways,” Funk said during the episode. “In all the years of practice, this is the medicine that people are interested in starting themselves— they’re coming to me interested in starting this, which I think is really different.”

In this podcast episode, produced in collaboration with the Ambulatory Care PRN, our guests share information about expanding uses for GLP-1 receptor agonists.

08/13/2026

Curious about team-based learning (TBL) and want to go a little deeper in the facilitation aspect? Join Dr. Diana Langworthy to get a brief overview of TBL and then learn more about facilitating a TBL activity.

Learn more > https://bit.ly/4bvU9NF

This free event is part of the Teaching Enrichment Series hosted by the University of Minnesota Center for Educational Innovation.

This event is part of the Teaching Enrichment Series. Curious about team-based learning (TBL) and want to go a little deeper in the facilitati...

08/12/2026

When alumna Dr. Joni Watling decided in her late 30s to pursue a master’s in the Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota program, what stood out most to her was the its interdisciplinary nature. Coming from a background in journalism and music, she was a nontraditional student in more than one way and looking to reinvent herself.

“Years ago my older sister told me that she could see me working as an occupational therapist because of the diversity of creative possibilities that exist and the opportunity to not have the same two days in a row,” she said.

Read Joni’s alumni story on our website:

When alumna Dr. Joni Watling decided in her late 30s to pursue her master's degree in OT at the University of Minnesota, what stood out most to her was the program’s interdisciplinary nature. Coming from a background in journalism and music, she was a nontraditional student in more than one way an...

08/11/2026

Registration is now open for MentorRx - the college’s PharmD mentorship program!

Register today and share with pharmacists who you know would make great mentors. This is a great opportunity to give back and make an impact on a future pharmacist.

“My mentor really helped me through a very difficult and stressful period of my 4th year, and I could not have done it without her!” - A fourth-year PharmD student

“Being a part of my mentee’s pharmacy school journey has been very fulfilling. I am very thankful to be able to help her along the way.” - A 2025-26 Mentor

Registration link > https://bit.ly/4fSjmDk

07/30/2026

The University of Minnesota's College of Pharmacy recently hosted 13 high schoolers over two days on the Duluth campus for PhaRx, an exploratory program about the profession of pharmacy. Students learned about the many career opportunities available to pharmacists, about traditional medicines, research, pharmacogenomics, the patient experience, and toured Essentia Health! The PhaRx program is the signature component of the PharmD Pathways Program, which is funded by a generous grant from the McKesson Foundation.