The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

The ASHP Practitioner Recognition Program celebrates pharmacists who have excelled in pharmacy practice and distinguished themselves through service and meaningful contributions to ASHP.

We are delighted to celebrate the 2026 ASHP Fellows, who were honored on Tuesday, June 16 at Pharmacy Futures 2026 in St. Louis. Among this year's distinguished group are two proud Texas Pharmacy alumni: Dr. Lance C. Ray (Pharm.D. '06) and Dr. Emmanuel N. Enwere (Pharm.D. '12).

Congratulations to all of the 2026 ASHP Fellows on this outstanding and well-earned achievement! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3V6PauT

☀️ Hello, summer!

Campus may be a little quieter, but we're already looking forward to the energy you'll bring back to the Forty Acres. Until then, we hope your summer is filled with sunshine, rest and a little adventure. 🤘🧡

Leadership in science creates opportunities that extend far beyond the lab.

We're proud to share that Karen M. Vasquez, Professor and Division Head of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Jaime N. Delgado Endowed Chair, has helped lead the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS) in joining Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology as an affiliate member.

As president of EMGS, Dr. Vasquez has played an important role in this milestone, strengthening opportunities for scientific collaboration and advocacy across the biomedical research community.

Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society Joins FASEB as an Affiliate Member FASEB welcomes EMGS as an Affiliate Member, strengthening collaboration and advocacy across the scientific community.

Congratulations to Dr. Bill Williams on being named the recipient of the 2026–27 Faculty Mentoring Award! 🎉

As Division Head and Professor of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Dr. Williams has made a lasting impact through his dedication to mentoring faculty, fostering collaboration and helping colleagues thrive throughout their careers. His commitment to supporting others strengthens not only our college, but the future of pharmacy education and research.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition and read more about Dr. Williams' outstanding contributions below.

Williams Honored with 2026–27 Faculty Mentoring Award Robert O. (Bill) Williams III, Ph.D. has been recognized for his exceptional dedication to faculty mentoring at the College of Pharmacy. His hands-on approach to faculty guidance has had a significant positive effect on students, faculty and the college community.

If you're attending TPA 2026 in The Woodlands, we invite you to join fellow Texas Pharmacy alumni and friends for a warm and welcoming Texas Pharmacy 'Phamily' Meetup. It's a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates, meet new connections across the profession and stay engaged with the latest updates from the Forty Acres.

📅 Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30 p.m.
📍Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
🏢 Address: 1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380

Register here: https://bit.ly/4e1VFsp

✨ We're off to an incredible start with our 6th Annual White Coat Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, friends and supporters, we're already over 90% of the way to our goal in just over one week!

Each gift helps welcome the Class of 2030 at this year's White Coat Ceremony by ensuring students receive their first white coat at no cost to them—a meaningful tradition that marks the beginning of their journey into the pharmacy profession. There's still time to join in and help us finish strong 🤘

College of Pharmacy White Coat Campaign Make a lasting impact for the Class of 2030!

🧡 Every gift has a story.

Several distinguished alumni of The University of Texas at Austin are choosing to give back to the College of Pharmacy in meaningful ways—honoring mentors, celebrating family legacies and creating opportunities for future generations of Longhorn pharmacists.

From scholarships and professorships to entrepreneurial programs and student support funds, their generosity is helping shape the future of Texas Pharmacy.

We're deeply grateful for these alumni and supporters whose investments in our students, faculty and programs will create a lasting impact for years to come.

Read their stories.

Making an Impact Distinguished alumni of The University of Texas at Austin have shown their support through funds dedicated to the areas of the college that are most important to them. Here are a few of those many funds and the generous alumni and supporters behind them.

Who inspires you? Nominations are now open for the 2026 UT Austin College of Pharmacy Alumni Association Awards, recognizing alumni and friends whose leadership, service and impact continue to strengthen Texas Pharmacy and the profession.

Award categories include:
🏆 William J. Sheffield Outstanding Alumnus Award
⭐ Legend of Pharmacy Award
🌟 Distinguished Young Alumnus Award

Know someone whose work deserves recognition? Help us celebrate the pharmacists, leaders and changemakers making a difference in their communities and beyond.

Submit a nomination by July 6: https://bit.ly/42VWHAE

We hope to see you Tuesday at Gone to Texas Pharmacy – Dallas/Fort Worth Edition 🤘🎉

Join us for an evening celebrating our incoming DFW–area students as they prepare to begin their journey at The Forty Acres. Connect with admitted students, current students, alumni and preceptors while building community across the Texas Pharmacy network.

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕡 6 p.m.
📍 Troy's at Texas Live!
🏢 1650 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX 76011

Let us know you're coming: https://bit.ly/42vMTwj

We're to celebrate Alexcia Carr, Pharm.D., a standout graduate student in the Division of Health Outcomes, who has been selected as a Summer 2026 Graduate Archer Fellow through The Archer Center.

This summer, Alexcia will head to Washington, D.C. for an internship with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America), as part of a cohort of UT System changemakers working across health policy, research, government and public service.

Alexcia's work reflects a deep commitment to improving health outcomes and medication access for underserved populations, building on her leadership in student organizations and her research in pharmacist well-being, telehealth and care for people experiencing homelessness. We can't wait to see the impact she'll make this summer and beyond.

Get to know our Summer 2026 Graduate Archer Fellows! This exceptional cohort of changemakers represents twelve academic and health institutions within The University of Texas System. This summer, they will pursue internships across a range of fields, including health policy, scientific research, conservation, education, social services, and government oversight. We know they’ll accomplish great things in our nation’s capital.

Meet the cohort: archercenter.org/summer2026.html