College of Pharmacy

2026 News

KPIC celebrates 15 years of fostering growth in community pharmacy and entrepreneurship

The Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy has evolved over 15 years from a visionary gift by Bill and Lou Kennedy into a dynamic engine for pharmacy entrepreneurship, practice innovation and hands-on training.

USC College of Pharmacy Earns ACPE Accreditation with Commendation

The USC College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Education has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Finding Balance through Harmony

For John Kouame, balancing pharmacy school with a cappella singing was not always easy--but it was essential. The rising third-year student pharmacist says his time with Cockapella has made all the difference in his college experience.

From Sardinia to the South: New Professor Brings Addiction Research to College of Pharmacy

Valeria Lallai has traveled far to pursue her love of science. From a small village in Sardinia to California, and now to Columbia, she joins the USC College of Pharmacy as an assistant professor in the Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences.

PEEP Awards Honor Exceptional Pharmacy Preceptors Statewide

The Palmetto Experiential Education Partnership congratulates the newest recipients of the 2026 PEEP Preceptor of the Year Awards.

USC College of Pharmacy celebrates Class of 2026 at Hooding Ceremony

Eighty graduates from the Class of 2026 stepped into their roles as pharmacists, carrying forward a charge to lead with judgment, embrace uncertainty and serve their communities with purpose.

Spring 2026 College of Pharmacy Awards

The end of another school year brings with it much joy and celebration as students, faculty and staff are recognized for their hard work throughout the year.

College of Pharmacy student competes in Boston Marathon

A first-year University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy student finished among the top 3 percent of runners at the Boston Marathon in April, completing the course with a time of 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Pharmacy professors win multiple awards from USC Office of the Provost

From immersive, practice-based learning in the classroom to nationally recognized research and a deep commitment to service, five faculty members have earned top honors from the USC Office of the Provost.

Lessons in Care, Culture and Connection

From early mornings in mobile clinics to meaningful connections that lasted far beyond the trip, one student's international rotation in Honduras offered hands-on experience in global health and patient care.

College of Pharmacy Honors Excellence with 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards

The USC College of Pharmacy is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards, recognizing graduates and friends whose leadership, service and dedication have made a lasting impact on the college and the profession of pharmacy.

College of Pharmacy highlights graduate student research

The College of Pharmacy celebrated its annual Graduate Research Showcase, where graduate students presented innovative research findings to faculty, peers, and guests.

College of Pharmacy marks Microplastics Awareness Week

The College of Pharmacy recently marked its first Microplastics Awareness Week, held March 23-27, to raise awareness about microplastics and the serious health and environmental concerns they pose.

USC College of Pharmacy Celebrates Milestone ASHP Match Day Results

The USC College of Pharmacy congratulates its graduating students on an outstanding showing in this year's American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Pharmacy Residency Match.

Student Pharmacists Bring Their Voice to SCPhA's Legislative Day

Student pharmacists from the University of South Carolina joined fellow advocates at the South Carolina Pharmacy Association's Day of Advocacy, lending their voices to efforts focused on protecting and advancing the future of pharmacy in the state.

USC Student Takes Pharmacy Advocacy to Capitol Hill

Second-year pharmacy student Max Swink attended RxImpact Day in the nation's capital in March, representing the University of South Carolina alongside students from institutions across the country.

Medical, pharmacy students celebrate Match Day as careers take shape

More than 220 University of South Carolina health sciences students reached a major milestone this month, learning where they will continue their training during national Match Day celebrations on March 18 and 20.

Finding new uses for old drugs

As longer lifespans mean that more people may have to deal with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, College of Pharmacy researchers are scouring reams of data to see whether existing medications might be put to new use.

Career Expo Connects Students with Profession's Possibilities

Student pharmacists participated in the college's eighth annual Career Expo, a virtual event designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the wide expanse of professional opportunity.

Class of 2025 Excels on NAPLEX

The USC College of Pharmacy is celebrating an exceptional milestone as the Class of 2025 posted one of the strongest performances on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination in the nation.

Navigating Dual Passions: Swimming through pharmacy school

With 5 a.m. practices and full days of classes, first-year student pharmacist Connor Fry is learning what it takes to balance the demands of pharmacy school with life as a Division I swimmer.

Pharmacy student balances two passions

Logan Acker never imagined her final year of pharmacy school would include performing at NFL games, but the fourth-year student is doing just that as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars' Roar cheerleading team.

Renowned Cancer Researchers Step into Retirement Together

After more than a decade of shaping cancer research at the USC College of Pharmacy, Eugenia Broude and Igor Roninson are closing the chapter on their academic careers -- together.

COP researchers honored for "Discovery of the Year"

The inaugural USC College of Pharmacy Discovery of the Year has been awarded to Joe Magagnoli, Tammy Cummings, and Scott Sutton of the Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences.

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