Leadership Messages
September 2025 Message from the Dean
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The new academic year is underway, and there’s so much happening at the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences!
Calling all Pharmacy Rockets—alumni, faculty, students, and friends of the College! Do you remember The Pillbox? For years, it was the College’s signature Homecoming tailgate—an event full of fun, food, and Rocket pride. After a few years away, the college’s Alumni Affiliate is thrilled to announce that The Pillbox is back!
Join us on Main Campus in front of Wolfe Hall/Bowman-Oddy immediately after the Homecoming parade and before the football game on Saturday, September 27th. We’ll have pizza, chips, drinks, and plenty of great company. Whether you attend every year or haven’t been back in a while, this is your chance to reconnect with your Pharmacy family. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP using the link below, so we have enough food.
We’re also excited to welcome a new faculty member this fall—Dr. Johnny Wise. Dr. Wise earned his PhD in Toxicology from Purdue University and most recently served as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville. We are thrilled to have him join our college community.
And finally, we just welcomed our newest class of students to campus. Orientation week was a big success, and our White Coat Ceremony was a moving and memorable event. It’s always a joy to meet and support the next generation of pharmacy professionals.
I hope to see YOU at The Pillbox!
Pam Heaton, Dean