American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - AACP

03/05/2026

"Teaching is one of the most relational parts of academic life — you invest in people and often don’t see the full impact until much later," says Dr. Denise Rhoney, Ronald and Nancy McFarlane Distinguished Professor at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, upon the announcement of her 2026 Distinguished Teaching Scholar Award from AACP.

"This award feels less like an endpoint and more like affirmation that the work of continuously trying to improve how we help learners think, grow, and become professionals truly matters.”

🥳🏅 Congratulations to Dr. Rhoney, Dr. Aleda M.H. Chen (UAMS College of Pharmacy) and Dr. Jenny A. Van Amburgh (Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences) for being named 2026 Distinguished Teaching Scholars; and to all recipients of our top awards for 2026!

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National recognition honors commitment to developing clinical reasoning and competency-based education.

03/04/2026

🏆📢 Announcing: Today, AACP has announced the recipients for its top awards for 2026, recognizing outstanding individual and institutional contributions made to pharmacy education, research, community service and more.

Congratulations to:

🏅 Dr. Jeffrey J. Cain (UK College of Pharmacy) for the Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award;

🏅 Dr. Sonak D. Pastakia (Purdue College of Pharmacy) for the Paul R. Dawson Award for Excellence in Patient Care Research;

🏅 Dr. Jill M. Kolesar (University of Iowa College of Pharmacy) for the Volwiler Research Achievement Award;

🏅 Dr. Gayle A. Brazeau (Marshall University School of Pharmacy) for the Distinguished Service Award;

🏅Dr. Johnnie L. Early II (FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences) for the Lifetime Achievement Award;

🏅 Authors of "Examining the Alignment of Pharmacists’ Daily Tasks, Employer-Advertised Skills, and the Entrustable Professional Activities" for the Rufus A. Lyman Award;

🏅 Authors of "NAPLEX Practice Analysis and Determining the Knowledge and Skills Expected of an Entry-Level Pharmacist" for the Rufus A. Lyman Award Honorable Mention;

🏅 (University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy) for the Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award; and

🏅 Aleda M.H. Chen (UAMS College of Pharmacy), Denise H. Roney (UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy) and Dr. Jenny A. Van Amburgh (Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences) for the 2026 Distinguished Teaching Scholar Award.

For more on each award, and to see all authors of the Lyman Award-receiving paper, see the link in our comments below.

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03/03/2026

03/02/2026

"Receiving it was completely unexpected and hard to put into words," said Seepersaud, one of 21 student pharmacists selected for the 2025 CVS Health/AACP Community Pharmacy Award.

"It has helped me in ways beyond what I can fully express by providing both financial relief and a deep sense of reassurance."

🥳 Congratulations, Kharissa! Funded by the CVS Health Foundation, the award recognizes outstanding students who are committed to improving health outcomes and well-being of individual patients in communities across the U.S. We're excited to see their impact in years to come!

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Kharissa Seepersaud, a Pharm.D. candidate in the St. John's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has been named a recipient of the 2025 CVS Health/ American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - AACP Award for Student Pharmacists — honoring her leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to advancing patient care in underserved communities.

Her journey is a powerful example of service, determination, and the impact of a education. Join us in congratulating Kharissa on her well-deserved achievements in the comments!

🔗 Read her full story: https://bit.ly/4qWMVHm

03/02/2026

"NIH funding empowers our scientists to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions for patients," said Dr. Kathy Giacomini, dean, UCSF School of Pharmacy.

"At the UCSF School of Pharmacy, we are proud to be saving lives with science, and we will continue to speak up for science as a public good that drives discovery, improves health, and benefits society."

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03/01/2026

⚡🗨️ The best way to connect with is AACP Connect!

ICYMI: We've recently upgraded AACP Connect's home page to help members better keep track of the discussions pertinent to their work.

Browse upcoming events, filter your news feed by AACP community, quickly access discussions you're involved in and more, directly from the home page.

And with the same functionality you're used to for discussions, it's now easier than ever to join the conversation, access resources and plug into the latest news from your specific communities.

🔗 To explore, log in: https://ow.ly/qB8v50Yl8k4

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02/26/2026

🏅📚 Earlier this month, AJPE leadership honored the editorial legacy of Dr. Gayle Brazeau, editor-in-chief from 2014-2025, recounting the operational improvements, editorial integrity and invaluable mentorship she provided in her 21 years with the Journal.

"In a 2024 Journal piece, Dr. Brazeau observed that 'Leaving a position of power at any level of ‘titled’ leadership is never easy,'" wrote the authors.

"Indeed, her departure from our team will certainly not be easy."

📺 For expanded coverage honoring Dr. Brazeau's editorial legacy, see this LinkedIn article from AJPE: https://ow.ly/Pq2x50YmwBg

✍️ For the full commentary from AJPE leadership, see the link below. 👇

02/25/2026

🤔🏫 Thinking about pharmacy school? Our Virtual Fair (April 14-15) has featured workshops on writing your personal essay, potential careers in pharmacy you may not have considered, and more!

🧑‍💻 Join the next Virtual Fair this April to connect with schools, talk to real faculty and administrators about their experiences, and explore whether pharmacy is right for you!

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Still figuring out if pharmacy is right for you? Last year, students joined our live workshops to explore career paths, gain admissions tips, and hear real stories from the field.

This year, we’re bringing back even more workshops designed to help you:
✨ Understand the profession
✨ Explore different pharmacy careers
✨ Feel confident about your next step

Whether you’re just starting to explore or narrowing your options, this is for you.

📅 April 14–15, 2026
💻 Free • Virtual
🎓 Workshops, student resources & employers

👉 Register now: https://pharmacyforme.org/event/aacp-spring-virtual-pharmacy-school-fair

02/23/2026

💬 "[AACP] is a concentrated way of understanding and learning about innovation in education, and having a role in guiding the direction we are taking in ."

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☕ From our last Coffee Chat, with AACP EVP & CEO Lee Vermeulen:

Q: "There's so many pharmacy organizations out there. Why should I be involved with AACP as well?"

A: “AACP is unique. It is the only association that represents all of pharmacy education. I think it is really important for every member of our faculty across all 141 schools and colleges of pharmacy, as well as the professional staff who keep our colleges and schools running, to be engaged in AACP. It is a concentrated way of understanding and learning about innovation in education and having a role in guiding the direction we are taking in education.

[AACP] allows you to have a voice as we have conversations with ACPE around accreditation standards and with NABP regarding how our graduates and pharmacy programs become licensed. When you come to an AACP meeting and take part in our activities, everyone around you shares that interest in pharmacy .”

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🙋 AACP Members: Have your own questions or feedback for AACP leadership?

Join AACP President Dr. Robin Zavod (Midwestern University), tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 24) at 1:00 p.m. ET, for an informal online coffee chat and discuss AACP's programs, leadership opportunities, advocacy efforts, research support and more. Open dialogue encouraged!

🔗: https://ow.ly/Btr750Yi6nG

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02/23/2026

🫀 Pharmacists not only "take care of the medications, but [take] care of the person," says Dr. Craig Cox, AACP past president.

"…from their diet to exercise to sleep to stress, because all of those collectively [improve] one's cardiovascular health."

02/20/2026

🌴💬 This past week saw the end of , the 2026 AACP Interim Meeting in Puerto Rico, focused on "Conversations that Matter."

Against the backdrop of San Juan's rich culture and vibrant energy, deans, faculty, department chairs, researchers, and administrators from across the country gathered in San Juan to connect over the most pressing issues facing , from research and funding, to professional identity and beyond.

📚👇 Read our latest LinkedIn article for a few highlights, including from attendees themselves.

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This week saw the end of the 2026 AACP Interim Meeting in Puerto Rico, focused on "Conversations That Matter." Against the backdrop of San Juan's rich culture and vibrant energy, deans, faculty, department chairs, researchers, and administrators from across the country gathered in San Juan to connec

02/19/2026