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Student Perspectives: Lauren Landry

Achievement Awards: Pathways to Success in Pharmacy School Lauren Landry Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, 2026 B.S. in Biochemistry Hometown: Lewisville, TX Leadership Roles: President, Infectious Disease Interest Group at HSC; President-Elect, The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, ISPOR student chapter; and Scholarship & Awards Chair and Legislative Chair, Kappa Psi.   How…
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Student Perspectives: Jayci Hamilton

Achievement Awards: Pathways to Success in Pharmacy School Jayci Hamilton, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, 2026, and Pharmacist Intern Hometown: Pollok, TX Leadership Roles: Class of 2026 Vice President, Historian of Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, Co-founder and Secretary of Mental Health Matters   How did you get interested in becoming a pharmacist? My mom had a…
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Student Perspectives: Kristopher S. Ingram

Achievement Awards: Pathways to Success in Pharmacy School   Kristopher S. Ingram, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, 2025, and Pharmacist Intern Hometown: DeSoto, TX Leadership Roles: President, Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity, Vice President, Black Professional Pharmacy Association, student liaison for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association & Student Ambassador   How did you get interested…
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College of Pharmacy celebrates 10th anniversary and pharmacy heroes

HSC College of Pharmacy matriculated its first class in August 2013, and throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the college is celebrating the 10th anniversary of this milestone.   Students kicked off the celebration by posing for a photo in the formation of a “10” and capturing this moment in time with a time capsule that…
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AAPI Spotlight: Dr. Hongli Wu

Meet Hongli Wu, PhD, BPharm Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Faculty Advisor, Asian Pharmacists Association Hometown: Urumqi, Xinjiang, China   What does Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month mean to you? As a faculty member in the College of Pharmacy, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month holds profound significance for me.…
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AAPI Spotlight: Bach Hoang, Class of 2024

Meet Bach Hoang, Class of 2024 Hometown: Katy, TX Student Involvement: Asian Pharmacists Association, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical, Inc., Phi Lambda Sigma Epsilon Beta Chapter, and Student College of Clinical Pharmacy.   What does Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month mean to you?   AAPI month holds great significance to me as it celebrates and honors the diverse…
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College of Pharmacy celebrates 2023 RAD Awards

Research Appreciation Day (RAD) is an institutional tradition encompassing medicine, public health and basic science. The program provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to share their research efforts with the campus community and the public. The program encourages the development of joint research projects and increases the community’s awareness of the outstanding quality…
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Pharmacy faculty recognized for innovative assessment

Assessment is an integral component of higher education. The HSC College of Pharmacy Assessment Committee recently recognized faculty members and teams for innovative teaching and assessment practices. Imagine playing a Harry Potter-themed Kahoot! game that doubles as an exam review or allowing students to create their own adventures as a learning tool. These innovative ideas…
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Pharmacy showcase event elevates student and trainee experiences

The College of Pharmacy hosted the second annual Showcase Event on Oct. 11 during American Pharmacists Month. The event celebrates the college’s accomplishments in the categories of research, teaching and education, clinical practice and service through poster presentations and table displays. With 57 posters presented by students, faculty, staff and research trainees, 55 competed for…
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Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Taylor Benavides, PharmD

Taylor Benavides, PharmD Assistant Professor in Pharmacotherapy Hometown: Breckenridge, TX With a specialization in internal medicine, Dr. Benavides practices at Medical City Arlington and teaches in the cardiology/renal and infectious diseases courses in the pharmacy program. He is the faculty advisor for the National Hispanic Pharmacists Association (NHPA) student organization.  What does Hispanic Heritage Month…