Tanner Lowe’s path to his PharmD degree was not a direct one. Even his mother will tell you that.
“Tanner took the long way to get his degree,” admits Jen Lowe. “To watch him graduate with a doctorate was a big deal.
We asked several of our graduating Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student leaders from the Class of 2026 to reflect on their time at the College and offer their advice for future UIC student…
Seventy student pharmacists received awards at the Annual Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Awards (CSSLA). The CSSLA, created in 1973, was designed to recognize student leaders who maintain high academic achievement.
In 1970, as a post-doctoral fellow in California, Maung Tin-Wa was being recruited by pharmaceutical science laboratories in the UK, Norway, France, and Germany. He turned them all down to come to UIC. “My Ph.D. advisor, Norman Farnsworth [1930-2011], was an expert in pharmacognosy, the discovery of new medicines from plants and other natural sources. He…
In 2023, Chancellor Miranda began hosting a new lecture series called Spark Talks, which regularly features presentations from faculty and research across all the colleges at UIC. Faculty speakers present three-minute “lightning” talks…
The Rho Chi Student Spotlight series was created to show the great value in our student pharmacist community through students’ individual lived experiences and achievements. We hope you enjoy learning more about these…
This year, UIC Pharmacy and the University of Malta celebrated their 10-year partnership that led to the successful launch of Malta’s Doctorate in Pharmacy program, and has enriched pharmacy education and clinical practice at both schools.
The U.S. government has long invested in scientific research and development—often, with significant impact to society. From innovating staples of contemporary life, such as the Internet and GPS, to delivering healthcare advancements like…
Congratulations to all the 2025 graduates, the first class to graduate from the newly named Herbert M. and Carol H. Retzky College of Pharmacy! And a special congratulations to our Class of 1975…
We asked several of our graduating Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student leaders from the Class of 2025 to reflect on their time at UIC and offer their advice for future student pharmacists. Check…
