We Are the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

Mission

To improve the health and wellbeing of individuals in diverse and global communities by:

  • Educating the next generation of leaders, professionals, and innovators in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Generating new knowledge and innovative solutions to optimize health  and patient outcomes.

Vision

Better Science. Better Health. 

Our vision is to be a worldwide leader in improving the health of all people through innovative, inclusive and equitable pharmacy-related education, research, practice, and service.

Our Values

Integrity
Act with honesty, respect, and fairness.

Exploration
Endeavor to ask questions and seek answers.

Diversity
Acknowledge and embrace our differences.

Inclusion 
Listen, welcome and value all members of our community.

Adaptation
Continuously strive to anticipate changes and adjust.

Compassion 
Care for each other and our communities.

Determination 
Overcome adversity and Bear Down!

 

Our History

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Historic photo of pharmacy students in the early years of the College

As the first health sciences college at the University of Arizona, the College of Pharmacy has grown to become a premier school in the Southwest. 

 75 Years of Excellence

Senior Leadership

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Dean Schnellmann

Rick G. Schnellmann, PhD
Dean
Howard J. Schaeffer Endowed Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Nancy Alvarez

Nancy Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS 
Associate Dean, Academic and Professional Affairs - Phoenix

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Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy

Elizabeth Hall-Lipsy, JD, MPH 
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment

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Jeannie Lee

Jeannie Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, FASHP 
Associate Dean, Student Services

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Jason Karnes

Jason Karnes, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FAHA, FCCP
Interim Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science

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Xinxin Ding

Xinxin Ding, PhD 
Head, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology

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Nathan Cherrington

Nathan Cherrington, PhD 
Associate Dean, Research

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Stacy Lauver

Stacy Lauver, CPA 
Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration
 

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Christiana Lederman

Christiana Lederman 
Director of Development
 

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staff photo

Michelle Armstrong 
Communications Manager