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Investing in People

At the College of Pharmacy, our people are not just assets – they are family. PharmDawg Phamily, as we are known to say! Investing in our faculty, staff, and students is key, not just to our current status, but to our future viability. That’s why we empower our PharmDawgs to maximize their abilities so that our College can be transformed. In the following pages, you’ll get just a glimpse of the caliber of individuals in our College family. Rest assured, however – there’s many more stories to tell!

PBS Expands Leadership Team; Dr. Shelley Hooks New Interim Department Head

The Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Department expanded its leadership team and appointed a new interim director just prior to the beginning of fall semester.

PharmDawg People Who Rise

This academic year, several new PharmDawgs joined the College, achieved elevation to new roles, and retired.

PharmDawg Student Debt Lower Than National Average

The College of Pharmacy has access to approximately 110 scholarship funds that support students. For the 2021-22 academic year, an all time high of $360,000 of scholarship funding was awarded to deserving pharmacy students.

PSRG – More Than an Acronym

By Meagan Watkins, Administrative Specialist, Dean’s Office; PSRG Chair

The Pharmacy Staff Representative Group (PSRG) assists faculty and administration in implementing the University of Georgia mission – “to teach, to serve and to inquire into the nature of things.”

Rebecca Bruning is a UGA Amazing Student

Rebecca Bruning, a fourth-year Doctor of Pharmacy student from Watkinsville, Ga., is committed to patient care. She’s also passionate about changing how people view pharmacists—as more than people who count pills.

Recent Accomplishments of Faculty and Staff

The following highlights accomplishments of UGA’s College of Pharmacy’s faculty and staff since May 1, 2021.

A Balancing Act: Pursuing a Dream While Keeping Family First

The full-time pursuit of an advanced degree is hard enough. But imagine both adults in a family pursuing advanced degrees, while caring for a toddler and expecting baby number two.

Chris Duran is Strong Link for CoP’s Campuses

Chris Duran’s job is making connections.

College of Pharmacy Alumni Make Their Mark

Despite the pandemic and unconventional methods of award presentations, alumni at the College of Pharmacy continued to be recognized for outstanding professional and service contributions.

Dr. Lindsey Welch Receives Inaugural GPhA “Faculty Member of the Year” Award

Dr. Lindsey Welch ’08 received the inaugural Georgia Pharmacy Association (GPhA) “Faculty Member of the Year,” presented at the organization’s annual meeting held in June.

Dr. Trisha Branan ’06 Exemplifies Leadership in Pharmacy

In the past year, Dr. Trisha Branan ’06, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, was named the Interim Assistant Department Head for Professional Education, was honored as the College’s 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year, and currently serves as Chair of the Board and immediate Past President of the Georgia Society of Health System Pharmacists.

Gloria Strait is Employee of the Year

The most recent Employee of the Year at the College of Pharmacy may be one of its greatest cheerleaders.

Honoring Exceptional Alumni from the UGA College of Pharmacy

During this year’s inaugural Dean’s Tailgate, held November 6th prior to the UGA vs. Missouri football game, the College of Pharmacy presented awards to five distinguished alumni and friends.

Introducing the Newest PharmDawgs

The College of Pharmacy announces new additions to the PharmDawg family since May 2021.

Livija Broxson Receives UGA Presidential Award of Excellence

Congratulations to Class of 2021 B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences student Livija Broxson, who was selected as a UGA Presidential Award of Excellence recipient.

Masters Student Fascinated by the World of Regulatory Affairs

By University of Georgia Online Learning

John Mayhall is a Masters student studying International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences online through UGA’s College of Pharmacy.