View Larger Image UAMS College of Pharmacy Dean Cindy Stowe and University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Interim Dean Craig Martin pose for a photo with Stowe's Hall of Distinguished Alumni award
University of Kentucky Interim Dean Craig Martin, Pharm.D., MBA (right) presented Stowe with her Hall of Distinguished Alumni plaque in April. Image by University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D., Inducted into Hall of Distinguished Alumni by Alma Mater

By Benjamin Waldrum

| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy Dean Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D., was recently inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni by her alma mater, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.

Stowe, who earned her bachelor’s and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Kentucky, said she was “deeply honored and humbled” by the recognition.

“My time at the University of Kentucky helped shape the foundation of my career and instilled in me a lifelong commitment to pharmacy education, patient care, leadership, and service to the profession,” Stowe said. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the impact of a community that believed in me, challenged me, and helped me grow both personally and professionally. I am forever grateful for this recognition.”

Stowe received the award at a ceremony in Lexington, Kentucky, on April 17. She thanked family members and friends as well as the mentors, colleagues, students, and trainees who have influenced and inspired her throughout her career.

Stowe is a nationally respected leader in pharmacy education, accreditation, and academic administration. Known for steady, student-centered leadership, she has guided colleges through accreditation, strategic planning, and curriculum innovation while strengthening faculty development and student outcomes. Her scholarship includes extensive contributions to pharmacy education research and national policy discussions.

Stowe’s influence extends across the profession through significant service with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), where she serves on the board of directors, helping shape standards for pharmacy education nationwide. She is also an active leader within the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and numerous professional organizations.

Stowe was named dean of the College of Pharmacy in 2019. She was a UAMS faculty member for nearly 20 years, was named a professor with tenure in 2009, and served as the college’s associate dean from 2005 to 2014. Before returning to UAMS, she was associate provost and dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky.