UK College of Pharmacy Phi Lambda Sigma

✨ Member Spotlight ✨
Meet Sophia, a Lexington native with a passion for advancing patient care. With strong interests in oncology, neurology, and cardiology, she’s already making her mark, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead.

We are proud to recognize our PLS alumni who continue to lead and serve within the profession of pharmacy!
Each of these individuals has exemplified the values of Phi Lambda Sigma through their dedication to leadership, service, and professional excellence. We are grateful for the foundation they built within our chapter and the example they continue to set in their respective practice settings.

Alumni Recognition: Dr. Shelby Tungate Lopez, PharmD (Class of 2020)
From Resident Advocate of the Year at UNCMC to publishing in Diabetes Care and serving as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner at UNC, Dr. Tungate Lopez continues to make a meaningful impact in pharmacy. We are proud to recognize his leadership, scholarship, and dedication to advancing the profession.

One chapter. Two sites. Endless impact. 💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us for PLS PAC Service Day!

We had the pleasure of welcoming our new members and officers through initiation! 🎉 Congratulations to Nicole Keenan for being our Faculty Initiate and to Hallie Maxwell for being recognized as the Chapter Member of the Year! 🌟 Excited for everything ahead with this amazing group!

🚨 It’s official…applications for new members are OPEN! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to join the Chi Chapter of PLS! Apply now before the deadline on 3/23 at 11:59 PM. ⏳

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the PLS Leadership Banquet! We are especially grateful to our guest speaker, Robert Perez, for sharing his story.

Congratulations to Ramey Hensley on receiving the Leadership Award and to Dr. Kyle Bryan for being named Alumni of the Year. These are both well-deserved honors!

Here’s to celebrating leadership, service, and the future of pharmacy!

Calling all PLS members! 📣 We’re looking for student-written pieces for this semester’s issue of The Leader! 📰✨ Share your leadership journey or highlight the incredible leadership of a fellow PLS member or UKCOP faculty member. Submit your 150-250 word piece to Hallie at [email protected]. Let’s celebrate the amazing leaders in our community! 💚

Join us on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Gatton Student Center for our annual Leadership Banquet! 🌟 This year, we are thrilled to welcome Mr. Rob Perez, creator and owner of DV8 Kitchen, as our special guest speaker. Don’t miss this inspiring evening of connection, growth, and celebration of leadership. See you there!

‼️ATTN: PLS IS HOSTING A FACULTY SILENT AUCTION‼️Check out all the cool opportunities we have! Bidding will close at 11:59 PM on January 24, 2025. Use the link in our bio to bid before it’s too late!

PLS is now accepting nominations for our annual Leadership Award. This individual is someone that has demonstrated acts of leadership within the profession and community. Please use the link in our bio to nominate a student that you believe deserves this award and recognition! Nominations are due by Friday, November 29th at midnight. Thank you!