College of Pharmacy, University of Utah

Where can a pharmacy degree take you? The answer may surprise you.

Join us for Alumni Lightning Talks: Industry Edition, where four accomplished University of Utah College of Pharmacy alumni will share how their PharmD and PhD degrees led to careers in clinical development & drug development, scientific publishing, medical affairs, regulatory strategy, and the pharmaceutical industry.

In just 60 jam-packed minutes, you'll hear candid stories, career advice and progressions, and lessons learned from leaders at Lipocine, GSK, Sanofi, and the Annals of Pharmacotherapy.

Whether you're a curious student exploring what the future may hold, an alumnus considering your next big career move, or simply wanting to learn more about the many opportunities within pharmacy, this virtual event is for you! We'll be starting the clock on...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
5:00–6:00 PM (MT).

This event will be held virtually via Zoom.
Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/college-of-pharmacy-alumni-lightning-talks-aug-2026

Help Us Recognize and Celebrate a Remarkable Alum!

Our alumni are improving patient care, advancing research, leading organizations, and strengthening communities every day. Help us shine a spotlight on their achievements by nominating an outstanding University of Utah College of Pharmacy graduate for a 2026 Alumni Award.

If you know someone deserving, we'd love to hear from you! Self-nominations are encouraged, because everyone deserves their flowers, INCLUDING YOU!

Submit your nomination today: https://pharmacy.utah.edu/alumni/awards
Nominations close soon! ⏰

We’ve been busy! 🏃

The last few months have been packed with milestones, celebrations, and opportunities to connect with our College of Pharmacy community. Recently, the college...

- Raised money for student organizations at the long anticipated restart of the College of Pharmacy Gala.
- Had P3 students participate in a Mock Congressional Testimony during their Health Policy course.
- Honored the Class of 2026 at the Awards Banquet.
- Celebrated the newest graduates at Convocation inside beautiful Kingsbury Hall.
- Celebrated former Dean Randall Peterson’s Legacy of Leadership, including the naming of a newly renovated L. S. Skaggs Sr. Hall classroom. Room 216 is now The Peterson Lecture Hall, in honor of Dr. Peterson’s near-decade of service as dean.
- Hit the Old Mill Golf Course for another great College of Pharmacy Golf Tournament.

And that’s just a snapshot!

Thank you to everyone who helped make these events possible, and who continue to support our students and college. We can’t wait to share even more with you as the year continues!

If you haven't had the chance to sign-up yet for the 2026 University of Utah College of Pharmacy Career Fair, there's still a few days left in order to receive the early-bird discounted rate across the day's sessions.

October 7th will be here before you know it, and you won't want to miss this opportunity for employers, residency programs, and pharmacy organizations to connect directly with pharmacy students.

Please visit https://pharmacy.utah.edu/uspa-pharmacy-career-fair for additional event and registration information.

Organized and Sponsored by the Utah Student Pharmacists Alliance (USPA).

An impressive class deserved the perfect day, and we got it in spades. 🎓

The University of Utah College of Pharmacy Class of 2026 leaves behind a remarkable legacy:

• More than 60 graduates across our PharmD, PhD, and master's programs
• The first graduating class of our new M.S. in Pharmacology & Toxicology program
• Founders of the College of Pharmacy Ambassadors Program, helping recruit and support new PharmD Students
• 77% match rate for PGY-1 residencies and an 85% match rate for PGY-2 residencies, with graduates continuing their training through residency programs in 13 states and 10 specialties
• Researchers, mentors, and leaders whose work has been presented nationally and internationally

Congratulations to the College of Pharmacy Class of 2026! We can't wait to see what's next.

Wake up, wake up, IT'S GRADUATION DAY! 🎓

Here's some bonus information for those attending Kingsbury Hall for the in-person ceremony starting at 12:30pm MT (Tickets Required), and those looking for other avenues to celebrate and support our students on this momentous day:

Parking Availability:
NW Parking Garage (Lot 38) or Naval Science Lot (Lot 34): Short distance walk from the venue
Merrill Engineering Parking Lot (Lot 39): Complimentary shuttle can be taken to the venue.

After Graduation Reception:
Will be held right outside the Kingsbury Hall convocation venue, on Presidents' Circle lawn (Start Time - Immediately following the ceremony, around 2:15pm). There will be light refreshments, a photo booth, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate with and congratulate the Class of 2026!

Livestream the Ceremony:
If you can't join us in-person but would like to view the ceremony virtually, please visit our livestream link! http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/ykve1

We'd like to extend a congratulatory message to current P3 student, Katie Gilmore, for being elected as Speaker of the House for the National Executive Committee of the APhA-ASP - American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists! 🎉

"We are very excited for Katie to step into this new role and represent our college’s chapter at the highest level. She will be an excellent Speaker, with ambition to connect with the ASP student body across the nation and familiarize students with the policy process to minimize the barrier to getting involved." - Dr. Grace LaFleur, PharmD, Assistant Professor (Clinical), University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacotherapy

Included are photos from Katie's campaign speech, sworn in proceedings, and other campaign activities and activations during APhA's Annual Meeting & Exposition, March 27-30, 2026, in Los Angeles CA.