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Events and Awards

Alumni Awards are a way of recognizing our extraordinary graduates who are making an impact on the field of pharmacy. Given every year at the annual Alumni Reunion (or Alumni Day), they serve as a reminder of the life-changing nature of the career.

Upcoming Alumni Events Heading link

May 2 2024

UIC Spring Commencement | College of Pharmacy

Thursday, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
UIC Dorin Forum
May 4 2024

UIC Pharmacy Rockford Campus celebrates 10 years of graduates

Saturday, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Partners' Pavilion
Aug 22 2024

White Coat Ceremony | Class of 2028

Thursday, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Chicago (Rm. 134) | Rockford (Auditorium) | Online (YouTube)

Types of Alumni Awards Heading link

The following awards are presented each year to our distinguished alumni:
  • Rising Star Award

    Recognizes young alumni who have already distinguished themselves in their professional achievements and have earned their first pharmacy degree within the last 10 years from the UIC College of Pharmacy.

  • Jesse Stewart Service Award

    This award, named in honor of a former faculty member, recognizes a person who has been generous in their service to the profession, the community and/or the College. The honoree does not need to be an alumnus of the College but the winner must be present to receive the award. Open to alumni, faculty and friends of the College.

  • Alumnus of the Year

    One of the highest honors given to a College alumnus by the College of Pharmacy, the award recognizes distinguished careers in pharmacy, service to the profession, and loyalty to the College. Recipient must have a distinguished career (administrator, author, business, educator, practice, research, etc.) and be a leader/innovator in the profession contributed to the profession.

Visit The Reunion Website

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