Ranked among the top pharmacy schools in the Northeast (U.S. News & World Report, 2024) and the #1 public university in New England, the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders. With cutting-edge research labs, nationally recognized faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll acquire the expertise to excel. Our welcoming, hands-on learning environment empowers you to make a real difference in patient care and public health on a local and global scale. Whether through faculty-led research, dual-degree programs, or service-learning initiatives, you’ll graduate ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.
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URI program prepares CNAs to administer medication in state facilities - Certified Nursing Assistants in Rhode Island Department of Health-licensed long-term care facilities will soon be able to administer medications to patients, under supervision, thanks to a partnership among the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Office Healthcare Workforce Development, the state Department of Labor and Training, and the URI Office of Strategic Initiatives. The partnership aims to relieve the burden on nurses in often short-staffed facilities, and directly address the statewide shortage of credentialed medication aides.
Gallery: URI College of Pharmacy Commencement 2025 - Dean Kerry LaPlante, joined by URI President Marc Parlange, Provost Barbara Wolfe, and the faculty and staff of the College of Pharmacy, conferred degrees upon the graduating class of 2025 on May 18. Dean LaPlante and the entire College of Pharmacy extend their heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2025. Check out a gallery of […]
Graduating students awarded College of Pharmacy achievement awards - As the 2024-25 academic year winds down, the URI College of Pharmacy issued a series of academic, professional and service awards to graduating students on May 15. Award winners include: