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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UMKC Celebrates Construction Milestone in Transformative Healthcare Project

17 Sep 2025 | Major step forward in the university’s largest capital project Read full story UMKC Celebrates Construction Milestone in Transformative Healthcare Project

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Three UMKC faculty members named Curators’ Distinguished Professors

16 Sep 2025 | Jannette Berkley-Patton, Timothy Cox and Gerald Wyckoff receive the highest academic rank awarded by the UM System Curators Read full story Three UMKC faculty members named Curators’ Distinguished Professors

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UMKC Releases 2025 Spring Dean’s List

7 Jul 2025 | More than 1,900 students recognized Read full story UMKC Releases 2025 Spring Dean’s List