College of Pharmacy News Archive

Five consecutive presidents of the Texas Pharmacy Association share a common connection: they're all alumni of the UT Austin College of Pharmacy. Their stories reflect a legacy of leadership shaped by mentorship, service and a shared commitment to advancing the pharmacy profession across Texas.

The Pharm.D. Class of 2030 is bringing curiosity, compassion and big ambitions to UT Austin College of Pharmacy. From future clinicians, researchers and advocates to marathon runners, coffee shop explorers and even a pet snake owner, meet a few of the students behind the white coats and discover where they hope pharmacy will take them.

UT Austin College of Pharmacy Ph.D. student Ayobami Aiyeolemi is exploring how stigma impacts individuals living with sickle cell disease and developing new ways to measure its effects on health outcomes. His research was recently highlighted by the PhRMA Foundation as part of its Researcher Spotlight series.

Clinical faculty often balance patient care, teaching, scholarship and service, all while navigating the demands of academia. The Texas Two-Step: Practicing With Purpose Seminar equips faculty with practical tools, meaningful connections and strategies to thrive in both academic and practice settings.

Texas Pharmacy Assistant Professor Ilias Georgakopoulos-Soares, Ph.D., has received a Texas Global Faculty Travel Planning Grant to establish a new research partnership with scientists in Chile. The collaboration will explore genomics, RNA splicing and gene regulation, creating new opportunities for international research and discovery. Read more via Texas Global.

The College of Pharmacy treated its hardworking staff to a movie at AFS cinema during last week's Staff Appreciation Celebration. See who received the 2026 College of Pharmacy Staff Excellence and Merit Awards.

A team from The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is once again a finalist in NCPA's 2026 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition. Texas Pharmacy's team will present its business plan during a live competition at October's NCPA Annual Convention in Kansas City.

Every donor has a unique reason for giving back. For members of the Leadership Circle, that reason is rooted in a shared belief in the power of supporting students, advancing research and strengthening the future of Texas Pharmacy. We asked a few Leadership Circle members to share what inspires their generosity and why they choose to make an impact at the College of Pharmacy. Here's what they had to say.

Innovative Discovery, Community Building and Student Research Hatched Right Here at UT Pharmacy.

Robert O. (Bill) Williams III, Ph.D. has been recognized for his exceptional dedication to faculty mentoring at the College of Pharmacy. His hands-on approach to faculty guidance has had a significant positive effect on students, faculty and the college community.