Four inductees will be honored during ceremony May 13. Register today The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy will induct four luminaries of the pharmaceutical profession into the College’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony next week. Inductees include the inaugural dean of the College, Heber W. Youngken, Jr.; former Associate Dean Norma Owens, […]

In its 15th year, program aims to teach integrated patient care URI students from the College of Pharmacy joined those from nursing, physical therapy and social work students in multidisciplinary teams, working together on a variety of patient-focused healthcare simulations during an interprofessional education collaboration at the Alpert Medical School at Brown University April 27. […]

With subjects as varied as the effects of ibuprophin, the use of nanotech in solar energy, and a study of shrimp aquaculture, along with many more, dozens of URI College of Pharmacy students showed off their research projects during the annual Student Research Showcase in the lobby of Avedisian Hall April 28. Faculty members reviewed […]

Michael Burkett was awarded the Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award from the United States Public Health Service URI College of Pharmacy student Michael Burkett has earned national recognition for his commitment to public health and community advocacy from the United States Public Health Service. Captain Bill Lehault, himself a pharmacist from the Commissioned Core […]

Guests have a chance to experience pharmaceutical development in action. Space is limited; register today The University of Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Development Institute will hold a week-long open house in April, giving the campus community and the public a look at state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical education, development, manufacturing and testing. The open house will include hands-on tours […]

URI alumnus Scott Campbell will receive the award for Ethics and Excellence in Healthcare during Seminar By the Sea The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy has announced alumnus Scott Campbell will receive the Dr. Norman A. Campbell Award for Ethics and Excellence in Healthcare, honoring the “consummate professional” for his dedication to patients […]

The Rhode Island Pharmacy community lost a dear friend, pharmacist, entrepreneur, public service leader and beloved family member earlier this week, Anthony J. Solomon.  We extend our condolences to the Solomon family, honor Anthony for his service in the Rhode Island community, and thank him for raising a strong lineage of pharmacists.  Last October, The […]

VR is the latest advancement in the URI College of Pharmacy’s 3-D program Imagine shrinking down to the size of a single molecule and flying through the human body, getting the chance to watch the body’s biological processes at the molecular level. URI College of Pharmacy students are doing just that — virtually, of course […]

Pharmacists from around the region will gather to discuss key issues, earn continuing education credit; register today Pharmacists from around the region will earn valuable continuing education credits while discussing some of the most pressing current pharmacy and healthcare issues during the 37th annual Seminar by the Sea Northeast Regional Conference presented by the University […]

“I believe the most important part of recruiting students is building a relationship.” Clinical Professor Erica Estus, who heads up the URI College of Pharmacy recruiting program, has faced major obstacles over the past two years establishing those relationships while the COVID-19 pandemic prevented prospective students from visiting Avedisian Hall. Coupled with a national downturn […]