News and Events

Explore Signature Pharmacy Events

Learn more about our signature events for new students, current students and alumni.

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Career Fair and Residency Showcase

Connect with employers, learn about industry trends, see what pharmacy residency programs are looking for and more.

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Pharmacy Camp

Learn what it's like to study pharmacy at UMKC and practice in a variety of pharmaceutical careers. Interact with current students, faculty and practicing pharmacists at this exciting, one-day event designed for prospective pharmacy students.

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Research Summit

Learn more about the Health Sciences Student Research Summit, which highlights all the student research happening at the Schools of Pharmacy, Biological and Chemical Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Health Studies, and Computing and Engineering.

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Alumni events

Looking to connect with other School of Pharmacy alumni and support the school? Get details on upcoming events for alumni.

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Upcoming Pharmacy Events

In addition to our signature events, the School of Pharmacy hosts and participates in a variety of other events for students, faculty and employers. Review our calendar to see what's coming up next.

Pharmacy events calendar

Pharmacy News

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St. Louis Native Finds Community and Purpose in Pharmacy at UMKC

11 Jul 2024 | Savannah Jenkins is seeking doctoral and master's degrees simultaneously Read full story St. Louis Native Finds Community and Purpose in Pharmacy at UMKC

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UMKC School of Pharmacy Receives National Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence Recognition

9 Jul 2024 | One of 17 schools in the nation to receive the inaugural award Read full story UMKC School of Pharmacy Receives National Community Pharmacy Center of Excellence Recognition

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UMKC Awards 2,600 Degrees at May 2024 Commencement

12 May 2024 | Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Leigh Anne Taylor Knight of the DeBruce Foundation were the keynote speakers Read full story UMKC Awards 2,600 Degrees at May 2024 Commencement