GATORx 2020-21

RANKINGS

Rise to No. 5

UF College of Pharmacy is ranked No. 5 in 2020 U.S. News rankings.
By Matt Splett

GIVING

Tuong-My Nguyen, ’19, and Jordan Olivia Smith showed their support for the UF College of Pharmacy on Gator Nation Giving Day.

UF College of Pharmacy donors Stand Up and Holler during Gator Nation Giving Day

In Alumni
The UF College of Pharmacy raised more than $180,000 during the second annual Gator Nation Giving Day.
Dr. Bob Crisafi created the Crisafi Challenge to provide pharmacy students with scholarships. He challenges other alumni to match his gift and double the impact.

1st Graduating Class of Crisafi Scholars

In Alumni
The first eight students awarded a Crisafi scholarship in 2016 graduated in May as members of the class of 2020.
UF Advancement employee Elizabeth Zipper, Director of Development & Alumni Affairs for the College of Pharmacy

Message from the Senior Director of Development & Alumni Affairs

In Alumni
The College of Pharmacy has seen another record-breaking year for donations.
College of Pharmacy exterior

Dean’s Circle

In Alumni
The Dean's Circle recognizes alumni and friends who support the college with an annual gift of $1,000 or more.

FROM THE DEAN

A Message from the Dean

Dean Johnson implores students, faculty, staff and alumni to step up and be intentional in advancing a legacy.

FACULTY NEWS

Lihui Yuan

Teacher of the Year: Dr. Lihui Yuan

In College Updates
Dr. Lihui Yuan is named the 2019-20 Teacher of the Year
ACCP - Parker Medal

ACCP Parker Medalist: Dean Julie Johnson

In College Updates
Dean Julie Johnson, Pharm.D. was named a 2019 ACCP Parker Medalist.
Nicholas Bodor headshot

Florida Inventors Hall of Fame to induct Dr. Nicholas Bodor

In College Updates
Bodor will be among eight inductees honored at the Seventh Annual Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Ceremony.
Michael Ujhelyi headshot

Dr. Michael Ujhelyi named associate dean for the Orlando campus

In College Updates
Early in Michael Ujhelyi’s academic career, he set his sight on becoming a dean.
Total research funding line graph

Research rankings on the rise

In College Updates
The UF College of Pharmacy moves up national rankings with record-setting year for research awards.
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Faculty honors

In College Updates
UF College of Pharmacy faculty received various awards and recognitions throughout 2019–2020.

ALUMNI NEWS

Two UF College of Pharmacy alumni ranked among the GATOR100

Our alumni are founding and leading some of the most successful businesses in the country.

ALUMNI NEWS

U.S. map of residency positions graduates have secured.

No. 1 again!

In Alumni
UF College of Pharmacy leads the nation in pharmacy residency matches for the fifth year in a row.
Dean Julie Johnson and former Dean Michael Schwartz, ’52, far right, celebrated with Grand Guard inductees (l to r) Eugene Petteway, Terry Gordon, Mireya Tomerlin and Paul Ackerman.

Class of 1969 Celebrates Grand Guard

In Alumni
Four members of the ’69 class enjoyed a celebratory weekend of Grand Guard events.
Alumni from the UF College of Pharmacy gather for the Annual 2019 Alumni BBQ in the HPNP courtyard.

Gator pharmacy alumni celebrate 33rd Annual Alumni BBQ and Homecoming win over Auburn

In Alumni
Homecoming 2019 proved to be an unforgettable weekend for many Gator fans.

PRECISION MEDICINE

Solving the puzzle of precision medicine

Solving the puzzle of better prescribing in the precision medicine era to overcoming adoption barriers.

STUDENT NEWS

Members of the Class of 2023 attend their orientation activities in Gainesville, FL.

Centennial class arrives at the UF College of Pharmacy

In College Updates
The class welcome in 2019 will graduate in 2023, the same year the college celebrates its 100-year anniversary.
Jordan Wallace, Pharm.D., ’20, pictured right, watched the virtual commencement ceremony with family and friends in Fort Myers Beach. She is pictured here with childhood friend Ruby Lemos Pessotti.

Class of 2020 celebrated at virtual commencement ceremony

In Alumni
It was a graduation ceremony unlike any other in the UF College of Pharmacy’s 97-year history.
White coats for Black Lives. As a show of solidarity faculty, staff and students take a knee fo 10 minutes.

White Coats for Black Lives

In College Updates
UF College of Pharmacy family stand together against racism and racial prejudices.
Girls learn about pharmacy practice at a career fair

Girls scouting out pharmacy

In College Updates
The Girls Scouting Out Pharmacy event inspired pharmacy career exploration.
Pharmacy students pose in Florida's capitol building

Pharmacy advocacy

In College Updates
UF students advocate for the pharmacy profession at legislative days in Tallahassee.
ASCPT presidential trainee awards 2020

Top 2 at ASCPT

In College Updates
UF College of Pharmacy trainees win top two ASCPT awards.
Student presents a scientific poster

56 UF posters at ASHP Midyear

In Research News
56 UF student posters were presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.
Spring graduation time. A black cap/motarboard with gold and white tassel hangs in front of a green chalkboard in classroom. Copyspace. No people. Education themes.

2019-20 Scholarships and Awards

In College Updates
Students in the UF College of Pharmacy received various awards and scholarships throughout 2019–2020.
National rankings

Annual Report & Statistics

In College Updates
Summary of UF College of Pharmacy's rankings and accomplishments during the 2019-2020 academic year.

IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam

Recognizing the late contributors to the college's mission.

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