College of Pharmacy

Meet the trailblazers in UNMC’s Kearney PharmD program

As UNMC expands its health science education programs in Kearney, nine students make up the first PharmD class there.

Jun 24, 2026

UNMC pharmacy students in Kearney and Omaha participate in a blend of in-person and virtual instruction designed to ensure a consistent educational experience across campuses.

‘I can be myself in a small town’

A future pharmacist studying at UNMC in Kearney aims to bring meaningful connections to small town Nebraska,

Jun 18, 2026

UNMC pharmacy student Carter Schultz stands in the middle of the street in his hometown of Doniphan, Nebraska.

Dr. Hopkins’ molecule moves closer to clinic

New startup raises $6.5 million to market a new therapeutic based on UNMC research.

Jun 9, 2026

Corey Hopkins, PhD

Counseling-pharmacy collaboration fosters new level of training

New, challenging patient scenarios in skills labs for the UNMC College of Pharmacy took students beyond the prescription.

May 5, 2026

Kristen Cook, PharmD

Regents approve center for developmental exposure research

UNMC’s Aditya Bade, PhD, will lead the planned Research Center for Developmental Toxicology and Pharmacology.

Apr 27, 2026

Aditya Bade, PhD

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