From the Dean's Desk

Greetings everyone! As an alumna of the College of Pharmacy, I am so pleased to have this opportunity to serve as your interim dean. I am looking forward to sharing with you all the wonderful news happening with our students, staff, and faculty to our alumni, donors and friends. I welcome the opportunity to hear your ideas and input as my door is always open to you as we work together to advance the growth of this wonderful college. It is indeed a great time to be a Gamecock Pharmacist!

Julie M. Sease | Interim Dean, College of Pharmacy

Experiential team recognized by AACP

For their dedication to overcoming the challenges of the past year, our UofSC Experiential Programs team received the Award for Excellence in Experiential Education from AACP.

Support students through the White Coat Fund

It’s not too late to support the College of Pharmacy White Coat Fund! Your gift will help purchase coats for the incoming class, which will be presented at the White Coat ceremony on August 20.

Sease named interim dean of College of Pharmacy

Alumna Julie Sease ('03) is taking on her next challenge as interim dean for the UofSC College of Pharmacy and is looking forward to seeing what exciting things lay ahead.

Q&A with pharmacy alumnus Ken Couch

Ken Couch ('69) turned a drug clerk job into a career at a $2.4B company delivering technology to pharmacies across the U.S. Follow his journey from part-time to president in our latest Q&A.

"UofSC pharmacy students, instructors hold Juneteenth vaccine education event" | WIS News 10 featuring Associate Professor Julie Ann Justo
Pharmacy students Alycia Springs (Track and Field) and Carly Schnieder (Beach Volleyball) make the Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll
UofSC alumni receive awards at SCPhA Annual Meeting:

Donna Avant ('85) - 2021 Pharmacist of the Year;
J. Tommy Johnson ('99) - Bowl of Hygiea Award;
Ranarda Jones ('03) - Excellence in Innovation Award;
Alyssa Norwood ('93) - Ken Couch Distinguished Mentor Award
UofSC alumna Taylor Meyers ('15) chosen as Speaker-Elect for 2021-22 SCPhA Board of Directors
Know a future Gamecock Pharmacist? Now accepting applications for Fall 2022 admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Here's how to apply.

Events & Opportunities

UofSC TAKES OVER CLT 📢

We've teamed up with the Darla Moore School of Business, College of Engineering and Computing, College of HRSM, School of Law, and College of Nursing to host a joint alumni happy hour at Suffolk Punch in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 8.

We're inviting all College of Pharmacy alumni - both young and young-at-heart - to join us!

If you're in Charlotte or the surrounding area, make sure we have your updated address. More details will be coming soon.

We hope to see you there. Go Gamecocks!

Let's Stay in Touch

New address? Name change? Complete this form to share your updated contact information with us. Tell us about your career moves, news, and accomplishments so that we can celebrate with you!

Questions? Email alumni@cop.sc.edu

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July 2021 | Issue 019

An Adventure in Pharmacy 🥽 Through the Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series, high school students spent a week at the University of South Carolina learning what it takes to become a pharmacist. Read more...