McWhorter School of Pharmacy Fully Reaccredited Ahead of Centennial Anniversary
Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy received the maximum eight-year reaccreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), meeting all 25 standards and earning praise for its simulation, interprofessional education and faculty excellence.
Bridging Borders: Samford Pharmacy Hosts International Scholars from Japan
Samford Pharmacy hosted six students from Meijo University in Japan as part of its international scholars program, combining academic learning with cultural exchange.
Faith, Service and Pharmacy in Action: A Mission to Roatán
During a recent medical mission trip to Roatán, Honduras, Samford pharmacy students helped operate five mobile clinics, providing care to nearly 1,000 patients. They assisted with triage, filled prescriptions, fitted eyeglasses and shared the hope of Christ through personal testimonies. The experience strengthened clinical skills and deepened spiritual growth, leaving a lasting impact on both the team and the communities they served.
Faith, Service and Excellence: Samford Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Spring Commencement
Samford University’s College of Health Sciences celebrated commencement May 1-3, awarding 527 degrees across its four schools. Megan Mileski, PhD, spoke at both ceremonies, reminding graduates their careers are callings rooted in faith and compassion. Honors included the Pittman Spirit Award and President’s Cup.
Samford Pharmacy Students Earn Top Honors at 2025 Student Research Colloquia
McWhorter School of Pharmacy students earned top recognition at Samford University’s fourth annual Student Research Colloquia. Held in the Davis Library, the event featured more than 160 students presenting research across disciplines.
Samford Students Collaborate Across Disciplines During Acute Care Simulation
The Acute Care Simulation, hosted by Samford’s Experiential Learning and Simulation Center, challenged students from across the College of Health Sciences to apply their clinical knowledge and work together as part of an integrated health care team.
Pitch Perfect: Sara Bond Balances Pharmacy School and Division I Softball
Sara Bond, a first-year Doctor of Pharmacy student at Samford, is thriving both academically and athletically as a Division I softball player. She's one of many pharmacy students proving it's possible to excel in the classroom and on campus.
Samford's Outstanding Student Leaders Honored with Service Awards
Samford University honored seven students as recipients of the 2025 leadership and service awards.
Interprofessional Practice in Action at Samford University’s Case Competition
Students from the College of Health Sciences and Divinity School competed in the Interprofessional Practice Case Competition to create a care plan for a simulated patient.
Samford Pharmacy Student Kennedy Shoemaker Named Alabama Schweitzer Fellow
Kennedy Shoemaker, a second-year student in Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, has been named to the 2025-26 class of Alabama Schweitzer Fellows. Over the next 15 months, she will work on community health projects, addressing critical health challenges while developing leadership skills.
McWhorter School of Pharmacy Celebrates Third-Year Students at Annual Pinning Ceremony
Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy hosted its annual professional pinning ceremony on Feb. 21, marking a pivotal transition for third-year Doctor of Pharmacy students into advanced clinical training. Retired professor Marshall Cates delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care, ethical responsibility and professional excellence.
Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy Dedicates RxBenefits Suite in College of Health Sciences
The school dedicated the new RxBenefits Suite on Jan. 29. Through its partnership with Samford, RxBenefits redesigned the suite for the Population Health Outcomes rotation, offering advanced training in pharmacy benefits management.
State of the School Address: A Celebration of Gratitude
On Friday, Jan. 17, Dean Michael Crouch hosted the annual State of the School address for Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Focusing on gratitude, the event highlighted the school’s milestones, achievements, and impact on the community.
Samford Adds Wallace State to Transfer Partnership
Samford University adds Wallace State as the third local community college opening pathways for transfer students.
From Puerto Rico to Homewood Pharmacy: Students Share Their Path to Samford
McWhorter School of Pharmacy is more than 1,600 miles from Puerto Rico, but despite the distance, 31 students from the island are currently working toward their Doctor of Pharmacy.
McWhorter School of Pharmacy's PGY2 Pediatrics Residency Receives Full Accreditation
McWhorter School of Pharmacy’s postgraduate year two (PGY2) pediatric residency received full, eight-year accreditation from the American Society for Health-System Pharmacists, or ASHP. The program is part of the state's only PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency.
Samford University Mourns the Death of Tea Sam Roe, Esteemed Alumnus and Long Serving Pharmacy Faculty Member
Tea Sam Roe, PhD, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. As one of Samford’s longest serving faculty members, he devoted an incredible 42 years to teaching and inspiring students at McWhorter School of Pharmacy, leaving an indelible mark on the institution.
Prayer Over Perfection: Meet Dave Cimbora, Samford's New Provost
Dave Cimbora, Samford’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs, possesses a PhD in clinical psychology, a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, and an engaging transparency that makes him the most wide-open of books.
