Pharmacy Alumni

College of Pharmacy

- Education Programs Overview
- Doctor of Pharmacy
  The PharmD degree gives you the scientific background and clinical skills you need to offer the best in patient-centered care.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD and MS
  Graduate students receive a rigorous academic education, while also conducting cutting edge research in the laboratory using state-of-the art equipment and facilities.
- Pharmacy Technician
  Our pharmacy technician program provides state certification for those practicing in Nebraska and prepares those wishing to obtain national certification.
- Pathway Programs
  Students can get a head start on their PharmD degree by participating in one of the Pathway Programs we offer.
- Student Experience Overview
- Student Organizations
  Students have opportunities to participate in college, campus and professional level organizations.
- Student Resources
  Class schedules and popular links for students currently enrolled.
- Student Spotlights
  Our PharmD students share their experiences while attending our college.
- Our Faculty Overview
- College Leadership
  The Deans and Chairs of our college.
- Pharmacy Practice and Science Faculty
  The faculty members of our Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty
  The faculty members of our Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- College Staff
  The support staff of our college.
- Office of Experiential Programs Overview
- Our Office
  The team supporting the Office of Experiential Programs.
- Preceptors
  The tools to help our Preceptors succeed.
- Preceptor Spotlights
  Our Preceptors share stories from the field.
- Research Overview
- Drug Discovery, Design & Delivery
  A major research focus in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is innovations in the area of delivery and/or targeting of drugs and genes.
- Clinical Pharmacology Research
  Our Clinical Pharmacologists research the effects of drugs on a population and develop new drug therapies to better focus on their target.
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice Research
  Research in the field of Clinical Pharmacy Practice focuses on the care a pharmacist provides.
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— College of Pharmacy — Student Experience — PharmD Student Spotlight

PharmD Student Spotlight

Meredith's Story

Meredith Ollerich PharmD candidate, class of 2026

A little about me:

I'm from Sioux Falls, South Dakota and attended UNL double majoring in chemistry and music composition. A fun fact about me is that I'm a nationally award-winning composer, and with my composition business I promote music education and teach young students how to compose!

Why did you choose UNMC College of Pharmacy?

My grandfather graduated from the College of Medicine in the 1960s and his brother and sister-in-law graduated from the College of Pharmacy in the 1970s.

I always saw them as the smartest health professionals I know, and by association, I always believed UNMC had the best education programs.

What has been your favorite experience while being a student here?

I really love how well our class works together. We are a small class of around 30 students, so we have really gotten to know each other well.

What advice would you give to a student considering attending the UNMC College of Pharmacy?

Just go for it! UNMC has a rigorous program, but you are not penalized for trying and getting things incorrect. Everything the professors throw at you is meant to benefit and help you be the best professional you can be.