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Updated: Thursday, 29 November 2012

Alumna & current student share Paralympic dreams

Alumna Renee Tyree (left) and current student Jennifer Poist share Paralympic dreams.
COP alumna new chief of pharmacy at VA

COP alumna Kristina De Los Santos is the new chief of pharmacy at the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System in Tucson (SAVAHCS).
Visit an exhibit for Muggles

A traveling exhibition from the National Library of Medicine explores the link between Renaissance traditions and Western science and medicine.
Alumna earning PharmD through distance program

Read why this working pharmacist returned to school to get her PharmD degree.

A look at MMC's new ambulatory care pharmacy practice residency

Hussam Kutbi and Shrouq Qaisi are two young pharmacists coming to the end of an all-new residency program started by the Medication Management Center for those interested in ambulatory care pharmacy services.
Solidarity Day for Humanism and AHSC employee recognition events held

Feb. 14 was a special day for employees of AHSC and the UA Health Network, who celebrated several events on that cool, sunny Tucson day.
COP administrator promoted

Terrence Monks (left), professor and head of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, has a new title at the College of Pharmacy.
In the Spotlight: Feb. 11, 2013

In this edition of "Spotlight," Keith Boesen (left) stars in a video and Jeannie Lee and Wendy Wong participate in the Arizona Assurance mentorship program.

Class of 2013 presents senior projects

Class of 2013 PharmD students, including Evan Hood (left), presented the results of their year-plus-long senior research projects May 7.
Awards luncheon honors seniors, faculty

Class of 2013 PharmD students, including Jessica DiLeo (left), and College of Pharmacy faculty members were recognized for outstanding performance at an awards luncheon May 8 at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
A morning to savor, a day to relish

Nearly 100 new doctor of pharmacy recipients, including Kimberly Tran (left), shared the Centennial Hall stage with 14 new PhDs at the College of Pharmacy Convocation May 10.
Biking a mile in a graduate student’s shoes

Mark Canet (left) is a graduate student currently making his way through the Pharmacology and Toxicology doctoral degree program at the UA College of Pharmacy.

C-Path, COP to host visit from Chinese State Food and Drug Administration

On Monday, Feb.4, the Critical Path Institute (C-Path), a leading nonprofit organization in the acceleration of medical product approvals, and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy are hosting an international visit by representatives of the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration
UA center exceeds new medication therapy management quality expectations

The Medication Management Center (MMC) at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy posts strong ratings relative to new quality standards recently announced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Poison centers save Arizona residents $45.5 million every year

A recent nationwide report finds that the 57 poison centers in the United States save citizens more than $1.8 billion annually in medical costs. Examination of additional data collected in Arizona shows that the state’s two centers save residents of the Grand Canyon State nearly $45.5 million every year.
''Tis the season to be poisoned' display at the Arizona Health Sciences Library

Holiday safety tips and precautions featured in free display, open to the public.

Class of 2013 presents senior projects

Class of 2013 PharmD students, including Evan Hood (left), presented the results of their year-plus-long senior research projects May 7.
Awards luncheon honors seniors, faculty

Class of 2013 PharmD students, including Jessica DiLeo (left), and College of Pharmacy faculty members were recognized for outstanding performance at an awards luncheon May 8 at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center.
Raises slated to begin July 1

A new performance-based salary increase for all administrators, faculty, appointed professionals and classified staff will go into effect July 1.
A morning to savor, a day to relish

Nearly 100 new doctor of pharmacy recipients, including Kimberly Tran (left), shared the Centennial Hall stage with 14 new PhDs at the College of Pharmacy Convocation May 10.

COP in the News: Feb. 11, 2013

COP In the News keeps you up to date on mentions of the college in the news media.
COP in the News: Jan. 10, 2013

Cop In the News keeps you up to date on mentions of the college in the news media.
COP In the News: Dec. 4, 2012

This column features a list of stories about COP that have appeared in the media recently.
COP In the News: Nov. 16, 2012

This column features a list of stories about COP that have appeared in the media recently.

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