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UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy Alumni - We need you to be the face and voice of UIC in our new brand campaign. If you are interested, complete the “Casting Call” interest form at go.uic.edu/jointhebrand by Friday, March 13, 2026.

The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy has an open search for Head of the Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes, and Policy. This a great opportunity to lead one of the top departments of this kind, at a highly-ranked school of pharmacy, located in a worldclass city. For more information see go.uic.edu/PSOPJOB.

Thank you to Tomi Mamora, UIC PharmD 2011, for presenting her career journey in the Deans Career Seminar! Her attention to a growth mindset, and learning tips were inspirational.

Thank you to Hashim Zaibak, PharmD '99, for speaking in the Dean's Career Seminar today. Owner of Hayat Pharmacy, he is a true success story and inspiration to all of us.

I’m proud to serve on the 2025 Women Pharmacist Day Steering Committee! Join me in celebrating women in pharmacy and submit your nomination for the 2025 Women Pharmacist of the Year Awards: https://bit.ly/3UCHhfA. Deadline August 23, 2025.

We are excited to finally have the updated seal for the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy installed in the lobby at the Chicago campus!

Sofie the dog talking about how she loves her new UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy blanket! Photo courtesy of Chirag Rathod.

Today these fantastic UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy students were part of a panel at the NACDS Immersion Meeting in Chicago. Thank you to NACDS and Walgreens for inviting us.

Thank you to UIC Retzky P4 Student Pharmacist, My Duong Patterson, for giving me the best flu vaccine in my life.

Going with this as my new profile picture 😀 -- from the renaming celebration of the UIC Herbert M and Carol H Retzky College of Pharmacy. What a great party! Also, honored to be named the Herbert M and Carol H Retzky Dean!

Nominations for 2024 Women Pharmacist of the Day awards are closing on August 15th! Submit your nomination now to recognize women at the forefront of excellence in pharmacy. https://bit.ly/3VmVPRG.

Dr. Anthony Fauci visited UIC today! His call for public service was inspiring - as too is his example and extraordinary impact. Thank you Chancellor Miranda for kicking off "Chair Chats" with a public health hero.