College of Pharmacy Dean

Donald G. Klepser, PhD, MBA, serves as the interim Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy. 

Dr. Klepser is a nationally recognized expert in point-of-care diagnostics, health care policy, and community pharmacy research. He also serves as a professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.

Since joining UNMC in 2005, Dr. Klepser has held several leadership roles, including senior associate dean for Academic Affairs and vice chair of Pharmacy Practice and Science. His academic journey includes a PhD in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa, an MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management from the University of Minnesota, and a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Klepser’s research focuses on expanding the role of pharmacists in the evolving health care landscape. His work in point-of-care testing, disease management services in community pharmacies, rural pharmacy access, and managed care benefit design has been widely published and presented at national and international forums. He has served as principal investigator or co-investigator on numerous grants and contracts totaling millions in research funding.

A dedicated educator, Dr. Klepser has coordinated the required Pharmacy Practice Management course and has developed electives in Managed Care Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Research. His mentorship extends into the fourth year of pharmacy education, where he has guided over 100 students through hands-on research experiences.

Dr. Klepser is a recipient of the UNMC Distinguished Scientist Award and the Michigan Pharmacists Association Executive Board Medal. Beyond academia, he is an active volunteer and co-owner of a local brewery, reflecting his commitment to both professional excellence and community engagement