HALL OF DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
HONORING LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS UK College of Pharmacy Inducts Graduates in the Hall of Distinguished Alumni By Amber Bowling
In 2014, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy created the Hall of Distinguished Alumni to honor and recognize the remarkable accomplishments of our graduates who have left an indelible mark on health care, industry, and academia. This lifetime achievement award is presented each year to deserving UK College of Pharmacy alumni. The College has recognized graduate program (PhD) alumni with a lifetime achievement award since 2006. However, there was not a similar program for the College’s bachelor’s and doctor of pharmacy alumni. The Hall of Distinguished Alumni allows the College to recognize all College graduates. Previous recipients of the outstanding graduate program alumni award are now members of the Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
In the spring of 2016, three dynamic alumni were inducted into this esteemed group of graduates: Duane Kirking, PharmD, PhD; Gary Martin, PhD; and John Piecoro, MS, PharmD. This past March, a celebration was held to honor and recognize the impact that each of these recipients has had on the profession of pharmacy. We are grateful to all three of our newest members of the Hall of Distinguished Alumni for their many contributions and representation of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. §
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HALL OF DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI INDUCTEES 2016 Duane Kirking (PharmD, PhD) Gary Martin (PhD) John Piecoro (MS, PharmD) 2015 Bob Blouin (PharmD) Mary H. H. Ensom (PharmD) Robert P. Rapp (PharmD) Salomon A. Stavchansky (PhD) 2013 Russ Mumper (PhD) 2012 David Allen (PhD) 2011 Philip Mayer (PhD) 2010 Mark Gillespie (PhD) 2009 Joseph Fleishaker (PhD) 2007 Munir Hussain (PhD) 2006 Kim Brouwer (PhD)