Alumni
Find out how our more than 8,500 alumni are making a difference in their communities
Above and Beyond for Rho Chi
Alum and Professor Emeritus Wayne Pittman honored for his dedication to advancing the profession of pharmacy
A Life of Firsts
The story of Doris Bullard Hawkins – the first woman to earn a PhD from the School
Sutton’s Celebrates 100 Years
Former owner and School of Pharmacy alum, John Woodard, BSPhar ’68, tells his story about the Franklin Street mainstay
Career Pivot Recharges Passion for Pharmacy
Alumna Janet Edwards, BSPhar ’95, MS, explores new paths with her Masters in Regulatory Science degree
Mr and Mrs Doctor Rodgers
A love story that began in pharmacy school and continues here today
Alum Pays Forward the Gift of Mentorship
A 1955 graduate program alum believed in the unparalleled power of mentorship
Updating Our Beloved Beard Hall
Alumni and friends help create facilities that reflect our mission to prepare leaders and innovators
Banks Kerr Remembered
A profile of the visionary businessman and lifelong friend to the UNC School of Pharmacy
Problem Solving with a Purpose
Alumnus Richard Graham, PhD ’06 has made it his mission to take on the widespread issue of sample switching – and built a thriving business along the way
Formulary Book Club: The Boys in the Boat
Your January 2023 book recommendation from a member of the Pharmily
Finding a Calling in Ambulatory Care
Through academic struggles, Holly Canupp, PharmD ’10 never gave up. Now she helps others succeed.
Rx Recipes: Chocolate Gravy
A sweet topping for classic southern biscuits, courtesy of Dr. Charlene Williams
Photo Journey: Kappa Psi Beta Xi History
A brief history of the School’s oldest fraternity, told through photos and historical documents
Dean Hager and an Era of Expansion
“I may not be alive today if it weren’t for Dean Hager”
Looking Ahead to the New Year
Dean Kashuba’s perspective on where we are going in 2023
The Asheville Project: Bridging Patients and Practitioners Through the Pharmacy
“When you pay attention to people with chronic medical conditions, they do better…An absurdly simple idea, but a challenging one to execute.”
Tar Heels Turn it Blue at ASHP Midyear 2022
The largest pharmacy conference of the year, ASHP Midyear, was a success from start to finish
Career Summit to Service
“Everything I’ve learned how to do has prepared me to come back to pharmacy and serve patients at the next level”
Pharmily Photos: The Creech Family
A look back at the lives, passions, and impact of Tar Heel pharmacists Grover Creech ’54 and Marcia Creech Parks ’78
A Legacy of Caring for the Underserved
Carl Taylor, RPh ’68, spent each day as a pharmacist ensuring equal access to outstanding healthcare for all
Formulary Book Club: The Unconquered
Your October 2022 book recommendation from a member of the Pharmily
Celebrating 125 Years of Excellence
A video takes a look at our rich history and bright future in honor of the School’s 125th anniversary
A Life Well Lived: Erie Cocolas
Remembering a dear friend to the School of Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy for the Next Era
Greg Vassie, PharmD ’03, is reinventing the business of community pharmacy while maintaining a patient-centric approach
2021-22 Impact Report Showcases the School’s Strong Community
Proving once again that it is the people of this School that make us #1 in the nation
Realizing the Opportunity of the Pharmacy Profession
Alumna helps future generations unlock the vast potential of a pharmacy education
Building Stronger, Healthier Rural Communities
Rural pharmacy health scholars give back over 400 hours in community service each year
New Award Honors First Black Alumni
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Endowment establishes the new Reddick-Wicker Award
A Pharmacy Legacy that will Echo for Generations
Health-system pharmacy leader’s impact continues in perpetuity through endowed scholarship