The memory of a University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy graduate, who became a prominent optometrist in the community and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, is being memorialized in a scholarship that is benefiting another pharmacy student serving the country in the military during a monumental health challenge. Dr. Samuel […]

The annual event gives high school students the chance to learn what the College has to offer before they apply More than 50 high school students descended on Avedisian Hall — virtually, of course — Nov. 20 to learn about the College of Pharmacy and the opportunities it offers during the College’s annual High School […]

Student N’Deye Dabo partnered with Health Services to organize the flu clinic Monday, and another on Nov. 16 Hundreds of URI students were vaccinated against the flu Monday, thanks to a clinic organized by a College of Pharmacy student, who is also studying vaccine hesitancy for the flu and a future COVID-19 vaccine. Another clinic […]

Annual Senior Day moves online due to ongoing pandemic An older adult named Daureen told of the difficulties she has with otherwise simple tasks like cooking because of the arthritis in her hands. She detailed the medicines she takes, expressed concerns about falling, scheduled follow-up physical therapy appointments, and even got a quick mental health […]

The educational event tackling pressing issues affecting the profession will be held virtually due to COVID-19 The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy will present its Heber W. Youngken, Jr. Pharmacy Clinic on Nov. 5, offering pharmacists and pharmacy technicians one last chance to secure valuable continuing education credits before the end of the […]

The College of Pharmacy continues to expand and strengthen its research community and activities with external funding. This past year represents another successful campaign for COP researchers as they continue to build on their research endeavors. To recognize the successes of our faculty scholars and researchers and further encourage collaborations at the University and with […]

Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy to deliver keynote The University of Rhode Island celebrated the launch of its new undergraduate program in interdisciplinary neuroscience Oct. 14 with a virtual event to extend an official congratulations and welcome to its inaugural class. Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, noted mental health advocate, delivered the keynote speech. Joining […]

The many significant accomplishments by URI College of Pharmacy faculty, staff, students and alumni over the last year are chronicled in the College’s Annual Report.