College of Pharmacy

Keith Olsen, PharmD, looks back fondly on his career

Dr. Olsen, former dean and a longtime faculty member in the UNMC College of Pharmacy, officially retired from UNMC.

Apr 21, 2026

Keith Olsen, PharmD

Annual faculty awards: Joseph Vetro, PhD

Dr. Vetro is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Apr 13, 2026

Joseph Vetro, PhD

Latest U.S. News rankings place UNMC among the best

The UNMC College of Medicine moved up to Tier 1 in primary care training, and an array of UNMC programs ranked highly.

Apr 8, 2026

UNMC sign in front of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, with the 42nd Street skywalk and Wittson Hall behind.

Dr. Shaffer named pharmacy’s senior associate dean

Chris Shaffer, PharmD, PhD, has long served as a leader within the UNMC College of Pharmacy.

Mar 17, 2026

Chris Shaffer, PharmD, PhD

Impact in Education: Nathan Sutera, PharmD

Dr. Sutera is a clinical assistant professor and pharmacy coordinator in psychiatry with the UNMC College of Pharmacy.

Feb 27, 2026

Nathan Sutera, PharmD

New health education building opens doors at Kearney

The Health Science Education Center II in Kearney held a first-look event on Jan. 21.

Jan 23, 2026

The Health Science Education Center II, part of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex, held a 'first-look' event on Jan. 21.

Pharmacy, nursing students in Kearney join for vaccine clinics

The effort this fall marked the first interprofessional immunization clinics as UNMC expands on the Kearney campus.

Jan 7, 2026

UNMC health sciences students at Kearney teamed up to offer the first interprofessional student-run immunization clinics on the Kearney campus. From left are nursing students Kyra Kruse, Jenna Jakubowski, Vanessa Cardiel and Cody Swinarski, along with pharmacy students Kiernan Bierman and Brianna Plaster.

Jessica Downes, PharmD, named pharmacy practice vice chair

Dr. Downes, a clinical associate professor within the department, has been on faculty at UNMC for nearly a dozen years.

Dec 11, 2025

Jessica Downes, PharmD

Dr. Sunagawa receives college’s Distinguished Teaching Award

Pharmacy students recognized Shawna Sunagawa, PharmD, for her enthusiasm and care for learners.

Nov 21, 2025

Shawnalyn Sunagawa, PharmD

Don Klepser, PhD, named dean of College of Pharmacy

Dr. Klepser wants to ‘see our college leading the way in transforming health – not just in Nebraska but across the globe.’

Nov 19, 2025

Donald Klepser, PhD