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Bright Futures Take Shape for New Students

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The college welcomed 99 PharmD students and nine graduate students as the 2026-27 school year begins.
Laura Borgelt poses with students in a conference room. Most stand in two rows behind a long wooden table, while one person sits at the center. The group wears a mix of casual and professional clothing, and many wear conference name badges. Two large screens behind them display a building and the words “THANK YOU,” along with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus name and logo. Chairs, notebooks, water bottles, and other personal items are visible around the conference table.

Leading with Purpose

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Alumna and CU Anschutz provost Laura Borgelt reflects on how pharmacy school lessons shaped her academic leadership rise as she returns to Iowa City to speak to new students and receive an alumni award.
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Biomanufacturing Initiative Secures $15 Million in NSF Funding

Monday, August 17, 2026
Faculty member Aliasger Salem is a key member of a biomanufacturing initiative that aims to develop high-value products while supporting rural communities in Iowa and Nebraska.
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Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders

Monday, August 3, 2026
Two PharmD students recently completed prestigious national leadership and professional development programs through the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
A presenter stands beside a projected presentation slide titled “Expanding Models of Care Through Pharmacist–Clinician Partnerships” during Alumni Day 2026. The classroom includes a large projection screen, whiteboard, and podium.

Patient-Rooted Research

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Faculty member Korey Kennelty leads a growing, state-wide practice-based research network helping address what’s important to patients and communities.
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Sean Geary Named Staff of the Year

Monday, July 27, 2026
Sean Geary was named the 2025-26 College of Pharmacy Staff of the Year.
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Meet the 2025-26 Class Teachers of the Year

Monday, July 20, 2026
Congratulations to the three outstanding educators named by PharmD students as the 2025-26 Class Teachers of the Year.
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Progress in Pharmacist Reimbursement Reform

Friday, July 17, 2026
A new national review examining pharmacist reimbursement policy.
Three University of Iowa College of Pharmacy students stand outdoors beside the College of Pharmacy building. The students smile at the camera with the building's reflective glass exterior and trees in the background.

Students Win National Clinical Research Contest

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
PharmD students win the national ACCP Clinical Research Challenge, the first for our program, with a final proposal on pharmacist-led statin genetic testing.
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Michael Ernst Named Collegiate Teacher of the Year

Monday, July 13, 2026
Clinical Professor Michael Ernst has been named the 2025-26 UI College of Pharmacy Collegiate Teacher of the Year.