UAMS College of Pharmacy Awards Scholarships to Record 181 Students
| The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy awarded nearly 200 scholarships to a school-record 181 students at a Sept. 20 ceremony. The college also announced the creation of three new scholarships.
Brendan Frett, Ph.D., said that the college awarded 197 scholarships this year.Evan Lewis
“This year is especially significant, as we celebrate recognizing over 180 students, which is a record for the College of Pharmacy,” said Brendan Frett, Ph.D., assistant professor and chair of the College of Pharmacy Awards Committee. “This remarkable milestone is a testament to the dedication of our students, the generosity of our donors, and our ever-growing impact within the pharmacy community.”
The annual ceremony, held at the UAMS Little Rock campus, recognizes pharmacy students for their hard work and allows some the chance to meet the donors supporting their education. Donor contributions through scholarships and awards help pharmacy students continue their education and provide financial assistance during their time in school. Students fulfill various criteria to be considered for scholarships, including submitting applications and letters of recommendation, writing essays and meeting in-person with the awards committee.
Sixteen of the 181 pharmacy students received multiple scholarships this year, Frett said. The record number of students receiving scholarships comes in part from awards made to Class of 2027 and 2028 students that they received before starting pharmacy school. The ceremony included scholarships decided on by the awards committee during the previous spring semester, as well as newly created scholarships. The college awarded 197 total scholarships this year.
“Today is a reminder of the incredible dedication and commitment each of you has shown, whether as students striving to become leaders in pharmacy, or as faculty, donors, family and friends who help make their dreams a reality,” said Dean Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D. “This ceremony is not just about individual success, but about the spirit of collaboration, generosity and excellence that defines our college.”
Stowe thanked donors in attendance and watching the event live via Zoom, calling their support “a cornerstone to our success,” and recognized faculty and mentors for their leadership.
Stowe announced three new scholarships this year: the Stephanie Goodart O’Neal Scholarship, the Patricia A. Murphy Grace Award and the Charles M. West Leadership Excellence Award.
Deanna Massey, Pharm.D., Class of 2024, spoke to those in attendance about how scholarships made a significant difference for her as a pharmacy student. Last year, she received the USA Drug Employees Endowed Scholarship.
Dean Stowe with Lauren Glaze, Pharm.D., who received this year’s Rho Chi Society Teacher of the Year Award.Evan Lewis
Massey emphasized the power of responding positively or negatively to a situation, and how that decision can shape the future, not only for them as students but throughout their careers.
“With the great opportunities that you’re given throughout your career, if you react to them negatively, it could potentially be detrimental to your future,” Massey said. “What will be your response to receiving the awards that you all receive today?”
Massey said that thanks to opportunities from her scholarship, she developed an interest in things she didn’t expect, including retail pharmacy, pharmacy policy and pharmacy ownership. She challenged the students to find ways to invest in themselves each day, and to respond to the opportunities that their scholarships and education will bring.
In addition to student recognition, each year a faculty member receives the Rho Chi Honor Society Teacher of the Year Award, voted on by all pharmacy students in the first three years of the program. This year the honor went to Lauren Glaze, Pharm.D., clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice. She joined UAMS in 2015 and is the clinical pharmacy manager for the UAMS South Regional Campus in Magnolia.
Scholarship Recipients
- Drs. Brandon and Kaley Achor Advancement in Community Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship — Madison Everett
- April Abston Williams Memorial Endowed Scholarship — Hayley Hedrick
- Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists Endowed Scholarship — Rilie Vote
- Arkansas Pharmacy Foundation Charles M. West Award — Alicia Kalinowsky
- Arkansas Pharmacy Foundation Endowed Scholarship — Jenae Powell
- J.C. Baker and Family Endowed Scholarship in Pharmacy — Claire Mosley and Morgan Ware
- Joey Baker Endowed Scholarship — Kylee Lyons
- Charles K. Born Endowed Scholarship — Jordan Turner
- Buice Drug Endowed Scholarship — Halle Morgan
- Clark Family Endowed Scholarship — Madison Layes and Emmanuela Lum
- Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship — Christy Bell, Shelby Davidson, Carlos Zizumbo Garcia, Somaya Ibrahim, Loveleen Kaur, Cody Kelley and Louise Moore
- Class of 1981 Endowed Scholarship — Kayla Allen, Morgan Brown, Evelyn McHaney and Kalie Lacy
- Class of 2003 Doug Eoff Memorial Endowed Scholarship — Blair Benbow
- Class of 2004 Endowed Scholarship — Olgaaurora Rodriguez
- Class of 2013 Endowed Scholarship — Aubree Seibert-Jeffrey
- Class of 2020 Practice Resilience Award — Monica Badillo
- Class of 2021 Serving the Community Award — Paloma Salazar
- Collier Family UAMS Northwest College of Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship — Blake Pschier
- CVS Health Foundation Pharmacy Scholarship — Khudija Aftab
- Emmanuel Endowed Scholarship — Hayden Wood
- Stephanie Goodart O’Neal Scholarship — Maddie Butera
- The Groves Family Endowed Scholarship — Megan Sander
- Karrol and Vicki Fowlkes Excellence in Community Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship — Kennedy Smith
- Dr. Don Kenneth Hall Class of 1962 Endowed Scholarship — Fawn Jackson
- Dr. Jan and Cpt. Terry Hastings/Dr. Bill and Mrs. Betty Loe Endowed Scholarship — Dylan Coats and Tia Tisdale
- Lester E. Hosto Endowed Scholarship — Avery Dearworth
- Lester E. Hosto/SNPhA Award — Sequintia Jones
- Kappa Psi Endowed Scholarship — Morgan Davis
- Wilma Knoll Endowed Geriatric Scholarship — Meredith Vaught
- Leonard Kremers Endowed Scholarship — Chelsea Flowers
- Larkin Family Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship — Sydney Du, Grace Fuell, Hannah Halmes, Jeremiah Smith and Kory Thongkam
- Robert N. and Robert H. Manley Endowed Scholarship — Marissa Bones, Ciarra Goines, Ma’Kyah Goodlow, Angelia Heflin, Tykiya Rankin and Addyson Schwartz
- Jack McCormack Endowed Scholarship — Jordan Myers
- Patricia A. Murphy Grace Award — Alexis Ford
- L.D. Milne Endowed Scholarship — Madison Tate
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy District 6 Scholarship — Kaitlyn Stratton
- National Pharmacists Association of Arkansas Endowed Scholarship — Esmerelda Almaras, Daniel Hall, Bang-Giao Nguyen
- Rhea Family Freshman Incentive Endowed Scholarship — Trevor Jones
- Rho Chi Endowed Scholarship — Addison Black
- Mark S. Riley, Pharm.D., Endowed Scholarship — Jared Hailey
- Neil and Clara Spain Endowed Scholarship — Sarah Aviles
- Larry and Peggy Stanley Excellence in Pharmacy Practice Endowed Scholarship — Jessica Allred
- John Swaim Endowed Scholarship — Alexander Heringer and Jordan Reed
- Lloyd R. Thompson Endowed Scholarship — Ash Chinnery, Evan Griesse and Jessica Shapard
- Dr. Richard G. Underwood Student Award — Kirsten Tilley
- USA Drug Employees Endowed Scholarship — Hayden Hyman
- Walgreens Multilingual Award — Thao Nguyen
- Walgreens Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Scholarship — Londyn Edwards
- Walmart-Sam’s Club Student Leadership Endowed Scholarship — Madison May
- Charles M. West Leadership Excellence Award — Pilar Simmons
- Honorable George Wimberly Endowed Scholarship — Katherine McGinness
Arkansas Board of Pharmacy Rural Pharmacy Practice Student Loan/Scholarship
Emily Bollier, Avery Hawkins, Hayley Hedrick, Fawn Jackson, Abbigail Kidd, Rachel McClellan, Neelie Minor, Jenae Powell, Morgan Wadkins, Kendall Wilson and Emma Woolridge
College of Pharmacy Awards
Scarlett Averett, Rachel Barnhardt, Emily Bollier, Kerigan Bradshaw, Morgan Brown, Allison Cain, Koesha Davis, Lauren Dayer, Bobby Frazzini, Avery Glover, Ebenezer Gyan, Anden Hammack, Avery Hawkins, Addison Hayes, Jordae Hunter, Aspen Huseman, Erica Jones, Macy Kottler, Jefferson Malone, Mackenzie McGuire, Evelyn McHaney, Louise Moore, Nga Nguyen, Roshan Patel, Braden Petersen, Alex Phongsavanh, Makenna Steele, Natalie Smith, Abbigale Sullins, Amy Tran, Morgan Wadkins, Mary Wagner, Josiah Weimer, Kendall Wilson and Emma Woolridge
College of Pharmacy P1 Scholarships
Zach Abler, Allyson Aguirre Herrera, Jordan Arrington, Bronwyne Bain, Nathan Beggs, Grace Booker, Kennedi Burns, Kia Bursey-Walker, Jaci Buxton, Blessing Larison Chiadikobi, Jordan Cormier, Regan Czarnecki, Lauren Dayer, Katie Dreiling, Micah Duncan, Lynn Duncan, Ahmed Elashwah, Kaytland Estes, Emmanuel Franceschini, Connor Gray, Emily Griffin, Gavin Hargrove, Grace Harris, Bennett Hasley, Katie Haynes, Jared Hickson, Nicole Hill, Korinne Hopek, Aniese Kattash, Lorelei Kellhofer, Caleb Lacy, McKenzie Lem, Nate Lemke, Haley McFalls, Saniya Mccoy, Jonah Nester, Nga Nguyen, Lorna Outcalt, Isabelle Packard, Brilee Petty, Madison Poole, Jasmin Preston, Mercedes Ramsey, Raina Rush, Jeremiah Sanchez, Lizzie Sandlin, Isaac Scott, Ashley Serfaty, Ally Setser, William Steele, Clare Stephens, Austin Teal, Khai Troung, Hunter Trussell, Michael Uecker and Sophia Wilborn
Student Research Fellowships
Morgan Brown, Maddie Butera, Amberly Clifton, Lynn Duncan, Londyn Edwards, Gavin Huestis, Somaya Ibrahim, Erica Jones, Emily Kanwischer, Mary Lasiter, Louise Moore, Aimsley Moran, Jack Mwamba, Tyler Nueske, Baylor Owen, Allie Parsons, Abby Shelnut, Abbigale Sullins and Gabriel Taylor