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Students in Little Rock who received research fellowships pose for a photo. Nearly 150 students received scholarships and awards this year. Image by Evan Lewis

College of Pharmacy Recognizes 148 Students with Scholarships, Awards

Sept. 30, 2025 | Nearly 150 students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Pharmacy received awards and scholarships at separate ceremonies held Sept. 19 in Little Rock and Sept. 22 in Fayetteville. Each year, the college recognizes students for their hard work and donors for their contributions and commitment to the college.

“Every year, thanks to the generosity of our donors in the College of Pharmacy, we have the privilege of awarding scholarships and honors to our students,” said Brendan Frett, Ph.D., assistant professor and chair of the College of Pharmacy Awards Committee. “This tradition continues to grow as we expand the number of scholarships and awards offered each year, creating new opportunities that strengthen our impact and support within the pharmacy community. Students, today we celebrate each of you for your outstanding achievements.”

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.

“Today we come together to celebrate achievement, generosity and potential,” said Dean Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D., as she congratulated the 148 students being honored and thanked the college’s donors, faculty and staff. “As we honor excellence this afternoon, may we also celebrate the shared spirit that makes the UAMS College of Pharmacy a place where talent is nurtured, curiosity is encouraged and generosity thrives.”

This year’s awards totaled more than $600,000 in support, Stowe said. Funds were split between $175,000 for state-funded scholarships, $170,000 from college donors, $165,000 from the Arkansas Board of Pharmacy and $95,000 from the College of Pharmacy and faculty members.

“These numbers tell an extraordinary story,” Stowe said. “People believe in the promise of our students and the impact pharmacists have on the health of Arkansans and their communities.”

Hayden Hyman, Pharm.D., Class of 2025, received the USA Drug Employees Endowed Scholarship last year and spoke to the students about the lasting impact that scholarships have.

“Of course, the financial support was an incredible help — it eased the weight of tuition and allowed me to put more time and energy into my education,” Hyman said. “For me, it went beyond that. It reminded me that there are people and organizations who truly believe in supporting students, and who see value in investing in the future of pharmacy. That message of encouragement has stayed with me.”

In addition to student recognition, each year during the awards ceremony a faculty member is recognized with the Wolfe Faculty Excellence Award. This year the honor went to Amanda Stolarz, Pharm.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences.

Scholarship Recipients

• Drs. Brandon and Kaley Achor Advancement in Community Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship — Avery Glover
• April Abston Williams Memorial Endowed Scholarship — Kaitlyn Stratton
• Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists Endowed Scholarship — Maddie Butera
• Arkansas Pharmacy Foundation Charles M. West Award — Colby Cormell
• Arkansas Pharmacy Foundation Endowed Scholarship — Maraam Zonfuly
• J.C. Baker and Family Endowed Scholarship in Pharmacy — Bobby Frazzini
• Joey Baker Endowed Scholarship — Jared Hickson
• Charles K. Born Endowed Scholarship — Jordae Hunter
• Buice Drug Endowed Scholarship — Katherine McGinness
• Clark Family Endowed Scholarship — Ahmed Elashwah
• Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship — Amy Tran
• Class of 1981 Endowed Scholarship — Sophie Wilborn
• Class of 2003 Doug Eoff Memorial Endowed Scholarship — Taylor Bandala
• Class of 2004 Professionalism Endowed Scholarship — Anden Chaney
• Class of 2013 Endowed Scholarship — Marissa Bones
• Class of 2020 Practice Resilience Award — Pilar Simmons
• Class of 2021 Serving the Community Award — Rachel Barnhardt
• Collier Family UAMS Northwest College of Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship — Anden Chaney
• The Eddie Dunn Joy of Pharmacy Award — Maggie Watlington
• Emmanuel Endowed Scholarship — Kathryn Givens
• Karrol and Vicki Fowlkes Excellence in Community Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship — Alexis Ford
• The Lauren and Bobby Glaze Award — Kerigan Bradshaw
• Stephanie Goodart O’Neal Scholarship — Lauren Dayer
• The Groves Family Endowed Scholarship — Natalie Smith
• Dr. Don Kenneth Hall Class of 1962 Endowed Scholarship — De’Shabrion Williams
• Dr. Jan and Cpt. Terry Hastings/Dr. Bill and Mrs. Betty Loe Endowed Scholarship — Kalie Lacy
• Lester E. Hosto Endowed Scholarship — Louise Moore
• Kappa Psi Endowed Scholarship — Halle Morgan
• Wilma Knoll Endowed Geriatric Scholarship — Aimsley Moran
• Leonard Kremers Endowed Scholarship — Aubree Seibert-Jeffrey
• Larkin Family Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship — Brianna Hice, Addyson Schwartz, Kailee West
• Robert N. and Robert H. Manley Endowed Scholarship — Alyssa Nolan
• Jack McCormack Endowed Scholarship — Avery Dearworth
• L.D. Milne Endowed Scholarship — Sarah Aviles and Evan Griesse
• Patricia A. Murphy Grace Award — Erica Jones
• The Pilar Murphy Award — Londyn Edwards
• The Anne Pace, Pharm.D., & Scott Pace, Pharm.D., J.D., Advocacy in Pharmacy Endowed Scholarship — Hayden Wood
• Rhea Family Freshman Incentive Endowed Scholarship — Gianna Taylor
• Rho Chi Endowed Scholarship — Blair Benbow
• Mark S. Riley, Pharm.D., Endowed Scholarship — Allie Parsons
• Neil and Clara Spain Endowed Scholarship — Arda Hacioglu
• Larry and Peggy Stanley Excellence in Pharmacy Practice Endowed Scholarship — Bang-Giao Nguyen
• John Swaim Endowed Scholarship — Hayden Wood
• Lloyd R. Thompson Endowed Scholarship — Isabelle Packard and Roshan Patel
• Dr. Richard G. Underwood Student Award — Grace Fuell
• Walgreens Multilingual Award — Ebenezer Gyan
• Walgreens Pharmacy Champion Award Scholarship — Jack Mwamba
• Walmart-Sam’s Club Student Leadership Endowed Scholarship — Kaytland Estes
• Charles M. West Leadership Excellence Award — Ashley Chinnery
• Honorable George Wimberly Endowed Scholarship — Kirsten Jones
• USA Drug Employees Endowed Scholarship — Colby Cormell

Arkansas Board of Pharmacy Rural Pharmacy Practice Student Loan/Scholarship

Clayton Ashcraft, Emily Bollier, Kerigan Bradshaw, Avery Burton, Hannah Halmes, Shira Hendrix, Aspen Huseman, Trevor Jones, Abbi Kidd, Kylee Lyons, Garrett Matlock, Emily Wagner, Emma Wooldridge

College of Pharmacy Awards

Scarlett Averett, Bronwyne Bain, Blair Benbow, Jacqueline Booker, Jaci Buxton, Jordan Cormier, Koesha Davis, Micah Duncan, Connor Gray, Emily Griffin, Grace Harris, Katie Haynes, Angelia Heflin, Loveleen Kaur, Alex Langston, Blessing Larison-Chiadikobi, McKenzie Lem, Nate Lemke, Jefferson Malone, Kori Mangan, Mackenzie McGuire, Evelyn McHaney, Madison McKoin, Jonah Nester, Kathy Nguyen, Nga Nguyen, Thao Nguyen, Lorna Outcalt, Baylor Owen, Brilee Petty, Alex Phongsavanh, Allison Rabun, Raina Rush, Lizzie Sandlin, Isaac Scott, Rachel Siebenmorgen, Ally Setser, William Steele, Clare Stephens, Abbigale Sullins, Mason Thessing, Kory Thongkam, Kirsten Tilley, Khai Truong, Josiah Weimer

College of Pharmacy P1 Scholarships

Harrison Baker, Brandon Beaver, Adem Behi, Cameron Bryant, Macy Cloud, Wyatt Coffman, Connor Corley, Nathan Dawly, Conlyn Doss, Grace Edwards, Paige Fithen, Abby Foree, Kennedy Foster, Dallas Fuller, Isaac Huckaby, Alyssa Kailey, Ashton Klepko, Matthew Larson, Zion Loyd, Heather Mason, Nevaeah Oloughlin, Jaime Perez Garcia, Hieu Pham, Bryce Piper-Eason, Meredith Reidhar, Lindy Reynolds, Alaina Rogers, Hayden Ross, Catherine Sterling, Ethan Turner, Gillian Waters, Madison Weydert, Brent Wilson

Student Research Fellowships

Taylor Bandala, Rokiatou Conde, Ireland Davidson, Ahmed Elashwah, Grace Fuell, Ma’kyah Goodlow, Gavin Hargrove, Angelia Heflin, Lorelei Kellhofer, Mary Lasiter, Nate Lemke, Kori Mangan, Jack Mwamba, Baylor Owen, Allie Parsons, Raina Rush, Jamecia Shorter, Abbigale Sullins