School of Pharmacy

Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards

Frederick A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professorships

Frederick A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professors are recognized for their excellence and innovation in teaching and research.

• ALICE M CLARK - Vice Chancellor Emerita, Frederick A P Barnard Distinguished Professor Emerita of Pharmacognosy and Reseach Professor Emerita (1998)

Award for Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education

• John S Williamson - Professor Emeritus of Medical Chemistry & Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of Research Development and Associate Director of Projects (2008)

Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award

• Kristine L Willett - Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2022)
• Michael A Repka - Director of the PII Center for Pharmaceutical Technology Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2020)
• Marc Slattery - Professor of Pharmacognosy, Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of NIUST (2018)
• ALICE M CLARK - Vice Chancellor Emerita, Frederick A P Barnard Distinguished Professor Emerita of Pharmacognosy and Reseach Professor Emerita (2017)
• Ikhlas A Khan - Director, the National Center for Natural Products Research; Distinguished Professor;Research Professor of Pharmacognosy; Program Director for Federal Drug Administration Program; and Research Professor and Coordinator for Natural Products (2016)
• Mahmoud A Elsohly - Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and Professor of Pharmaceutics (2013)
• Larry A Walker - Director Emeritus, National Center for Natural Products Research; Research Professor Emeritus, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Professor Emeritus, Pharmacology; and Associate Director Emeritus for Basic Research (2009)

The Distinguished Professor Award

The Award acknowledges outstanding faculty by conferring the honorific title of Distinguished Professor. Appointment as a Distinguished Professor is reserved for only the very best faculty members in recognition of sustained excellence.

• Michael A Repka - Director of the PII Center for Pharmaceutical Technology Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2019)
• Ikhlas A Khan - Director, the National Center for Natural Products Research; Distinguished Professor;Research Professor of Pharmacognosy; Program Director for Federal Drug Administration Program; and Research Professor and Coordinator for Natural Products (2018)

Excellence in Advising Award - Office of the Provost

To recognize outstanding academic advising by a faculty member and to demonstrate the University of Mississippi's commitment to excellent advising.

• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2011)

Staff Council Award - EEO1

• Noel E Wilkin - Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2011)

Staff Council Award - EEO2

• Premalatha Balachandran - Principal Scientist (2015)

Staff Council Award - EEO4

• CASEY STAUBER - STAFF ASSISTANT (2013)
• Sheree G Jones - ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY II (2011)

Staff Council Award - EEO5

• Penni Bolton - Laboratory Animal Care Supervisor (2022)
• BETHANY PETERSON - SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (2002)

Faculty Achievement Award

The Faculty Achievement Award is given annually to recognize unusual effort in the classroom, involvement with students, and active scholarship.

• Kristine L Willett - Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2017)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2016)
• STEPHEN JOHN CUTLER - CHAIR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES AND PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOGNOSY; RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND DIRECTOR OF COBRE (2013)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2010)
• DEBORAH LYNN MINOR - CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHARMACY PRACTICE (2003)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2002)
• MITCHELL A AVERY - Professor Emeritus of Medicinal Chemistry (1998)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (1997)
• RONALD F BORNE - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (1996)
• MARY JEANNE KALLMAN - ADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1990)
• ALICE M CLARK - Vice Chancellor Emerita, Frederick A P Barnard Distinguished Professor Emerita of Pharmacognosy and Reseach Professor Emerita (1989)

Frist Service Award

• Marvin C Wilson - Associate Dean Emeritus of Academic and Student Affairs, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2013)
• JOHN P JUERGENS - Research Associate Professor in Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Coordinator of Student Professional Development and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2007)

Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring

Criteria: impact on graduate students, excellence in supervision of student research or professional practice, excellence in graduate classroom instruction, and other contributions to improved instruction, including influence on the graduate curriculum.

• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2014)

College of Liberal Arts - Cora Lee Graham Outstanding Teaching of Freshmen

In 1984, Cora Lee Graham of Union City, Tennessee, established an endowment and directed that the proceeds from her gift be used to help retain your better professors who teach the freshman classes in the College of Liberal Arts.

• Jon F Parcher - Research Professor of National Center for Natural Product Research (1987)

Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award

The Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year for the University is selected from nominations submitted by students, alumni and faculty.

• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2022)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2017)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (2004)
• RONALD F BORNE - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (1972)

SEC Faculty Achievement Awards Program UM Nominee

The SEC Faculty Achievement Awards program recognizes extraordinary faculty accomplishments at SEC universities. This award honors those with outstanding records in both teaching and scholarship who serve as role models for junior faculty and students.

• Kristine L Willett - Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023)

SOP Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Preceptor of the Year Award

Preceptors who demonstrate high standards of professionalism receive this award. Preceptors are chosen by the members of the Doctor of Pharmacy graduating class.

• Khalid Mokhtar - Clinical Instructor (2023)
• Christopher G McLaurin - Clinical Instructor in Pharmacy Practice (2022)
• Daniel M Riche - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018)
• Richard L Ogletree - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2017)
• Laurie Warrington Fleming - Director Professional Experience Programs and Experiential Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (2016)
• James J Pitcock - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2015)
• Richard L Ogletree - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2013)

School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Class Teacher of the Year

Presented to those with full-time Pharmacy Practice Department appointments or are facilitators who are directly involved with instruction in the PY3 problem based learning program.

• Laurie Warrington Fleming - Director Professional Experience Programs and Experiential Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (2011)
• Justin Joseph Sherman - Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2010)

School of Pharmacy Distinguished Teaching Scholar

The Distinguished Teaching Scholars Program recognizes excellence in teaching and dedication to student achievement. Recipients of the awards serve a three-year term and receive an annual stipend.

• David A Colby - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Online Graduate Programs for BioMolecular Sciences (2022)
• Meagen Marie Rosenthal - Interim Director of William Magee Institute; Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2022)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2022)
• David A Colby - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Online Graduate Programs for BioMolecular Sciences (2021)
• Meagen Marie Rosenthal - Interim Director of William Magee Institute; Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2021)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2021)
• Kim Griffin Adcock - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2019)
• Robert John Doerksen - Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2019)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2019)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2019)
• Kim Griffin Adcock - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2018)
• Kim Griffin Adcock - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2017)
• Robert John Doerksen - Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2017)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2017)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2016)
• Daniel M Riche - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2016)
• Kristine L Willett - Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2016)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2015)
• Daniel M Riche - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2015)
• Kristine L Willett - Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2015)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2014)
• Daniel M Riche - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2014)
• Kristine L Willett - Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2014)

School of Pharmacy, Faculty Instructional Innovations Award

• Amanda Caroline Capino - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
• Sally Renea Earl - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
• James J Pitcock - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2022)
• Kayla Renay Hielscher - Assistant Dean-Jackson/Vice Chair and Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2021)
• Marta Noa Valcarcel Ares - Instructional Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Instructional Coordinator for BioMolecular Sciences (2020)
• Katie Elizabeth Barber - Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2019)
• Jamie Leigh Wagner - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2018)
• Kristine L Willett - Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2017)
• Donna Sue West Strum - Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Executive Director of the Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor of Pharmacy Administration, and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2016)
• James J Pitcock - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2015)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2014)
• MATTHEW WARREN STRUM - CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHARMACY PRACTICE (2013)
• Robert John Doerksen - Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012)
• Daniel M Riche - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2011)
• Thomas K Harrell - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2008)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2007)
• Alicia S Bouldin - Associate Dean of Outcome Assessment & Learning Advancement, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2004)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2001)
• BRIAN L CRABTREE - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Practice (2000)

School of Pharmacy Faculty Research Award

• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2007)
• John S Williamson - Professor Emeritus of Medical Chemistry & Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of Research Development and Associate Director of Projects (2006)
• Daneel Ferreira - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacognosy and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2005)
• MITCHELL A AVERY - Professor Emeritus of Medicinal Chemistry (2004)
• Larry A Walker - Director Emeritus, National Center for Natural Products Research; Research Professor Emeritus, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Professor Emeritus, Pharmacology; and Associate Director Emeritus for Basic Research (2003)
• Ikhlas A Khan - Director, the National Center for Natural Products Research; Distinguished Professor;Research Professor of Pharmacognosy; Program Director for Federal Drug Administration Program; and Research Professor and Coordinator for Natural Products (2002)
• MARK T HAMANN - PROFESSOR OF PHARMACOGNOSY, CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY; AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (2001)
• DANIEL K SCHLENK - INTERIM COORDINATOR, ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY DIVISION OF RIPS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHARMACOLOGY AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR RIPS (2000)
• Mahmoud A Elsohly - Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and Professor of Pharmaceutics (1999)
• MITCHELL A AVERY - Professor Emeritus of Medicinal Chemistry (1997)
• William H Benson - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (1996)
• James D McChesney - Adjunct Professor (1995)
• CHARLES D HUFFORD - Associate Dean Emeritus of Research and Graduate Programs, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacognosy, and Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1994)
• ALICE M CLARK - Vice Chancellor Emerita, Frederick A P Barnard Distinguished Professor Emerita of Pharmacognosy and Reseach Professor Emerita (1993)

School of Pharmacy, Thelma Cerniglia Distinguished Teaching Scholar

The Distinguished Teaching Scholars Program at the School of Pharmacy honors and awards faculty who have made outstanding contributions in teaching and demonstrated extraordinary dedication to student welfare and achievement.

• Sally Renea Earl - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
• Kayla Renay Hielscher - Assistant Dean-Jackson/Vice Chair and Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2023)
• Marta Noa Valcarcel Ares - Instructional Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Instructional Coordinator for BioMolecular Sciences (2023)
• BRIAN L CRABTREE - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Practice (2013)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2013)
• BRIAN L CRABTREE - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Practice (2012)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2012)
• BRIAN L CRABTREE - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Practice (2011)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2011)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2010)
• Alicia S Bouldin - Associate Dean of Outcome Assessment & Learning Advancement, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2009)
• Alicia S Bouldin - Associate Dean of Outcome Assessment & Learning Advancement, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2009)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2008)
• Alicia S Bouldin - Associate Dean of Outcome Assessment & Learning Advancement, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2008)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2007)
• Alicia S Bouldin - Associate Dean of Outcome Assessment & Learning Advancement, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2007)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2006)
• Alicia S Bouldin - Associate Dean of Outcome Assessment & Learning Advancement, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2006)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2005)
• Alicia S Bouldin - Associate Dean of Outcome Assessment & Learning Advancement, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2005)

School of Pharmacy, Clinical Sciences Teaching Award

• Amanda Caroline Capino - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2022)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2021)
• Katie Elizabeth Barber - Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2019)
• Katie Elizabeth Barber - Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2018)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2017)
• Richard L Ogletree - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2016)
• Laurie Warrington Fleming - Director Professional Experience Programs and Experiential Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (2015)
• Richard L Ogletree - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2014)
• Laurie Warrington Fleming - Director Professional Experience Programs and Experiential Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (2013)
• Laurie Warrington Fleming - Director Professional Experience Programs and Experiential Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (2012)
• Laurie Warrington Fleming - Director Professional Experience Programs and Experiential Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (2011)
• Justin Joseph Sherman - Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2010)
• Daniel M Riche - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2009)
• George Phillip Ayers - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2008)
• George Phillip Ayers - Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2007)
• Richard L Ogletree - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2006)
• Richard L Ogletree - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2005)
• Richard L Ogletree - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2004)
• Sharon Ruthane Dickey - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2003)
• BRUCE R PARKS - Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2002)
• CAROL R NEELY - CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR IN CLINICAL PHARMACY PRACTICE (2001)
• Kristie M Gholson - Clinical Instructor (2000)
• Sharon Ruthane Dickey - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (1999)
• RICHARD G FISCHER - Professor Emeritus of CPP and Coordinator of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services (1998)
• Donna H Bingham - Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice (1997)
• BRUCE R PARKS - Professor of Pharmacy Practice (1996)
• BRUCE R PARKS - Professor of Pharmacy Practice (1995)

School of Pharmacy, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. Faculty Research Award

• Amar Gopal Chittiboyina - Principal Scientist and Associate Director of the National Center for Natural Products Research (2023)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2022)
• Joshua S Sharp - Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Research Associate Professor in Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Acting Associate Dean for Research (2021)
• Michael A Repka - Director of the PII Center for Pharmaceutical Technology Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2020)
• Kristine L Willett - Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2019)
• Marc Slattery - Professor of Pharmacognosy, Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of NIUST (2018)
• Sathyanarayana Narasimha Murthy - PROFESSOR OF PHARMACEUTICS AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (2017)
• Ikhlas A Khan - Director, the National Center for Natural Products Research; Distinguished Professor;Research Professor of Pharmacognosy; Program Director for Federal Drug Administration Program; and Research Professor and Coordinator for Natural Products (2016)
• BABU LAL TEKWANI - PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST AND PROFESSOR OF PHARMACOLOGY (2015)
• STEPHEN JOHN CUTLER - CHAIR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES AND PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOGNOSY; RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND DIRECTOR OF COBRE (2014)
• Dale G Nagle - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacognosy and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2013)
• Jordan K Zjawiony - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacognosy and Research Professor in Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012)
• Mahmoud A Elsohly - Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and Professor of Pharmaceutics (2011)
• Marc Slattery - Professor of Pharmacognosy, Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of NIUST (2010)
• Samir Anis Ross - Research Professor in the National Center for Natural Products Research and Professor of Pharmacognosy (2009)
• Ikhlas A Khan - Director, the National Center for Natural Products Research; Distinguished Professor;Research Professor of Pharmacognosy; Program Director for Federal Drug Administration Program; and Research Professor and Coordinator for Natural Products (2008)

School of Pharmacy, Dean's Advisory Committee Distinguished Teaching Scholar

The Distinguished Teaching Scholars Program at the School of Pharmacy honors and awards faculty who have made outstanding contributions in teaching and demonstrated extraordinary dedication to student welfare and achievement.

• David A Colby - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Online Graduate Programs for BioMolecular Sciences (2020)
• Meagen Marie Rosenthal - Interim Director of William Magee Institute; Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2020)
• Gary D Theilman - Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2020)
• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2013)
• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2012)
• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2011)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2010)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2009)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2008)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2007)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2006)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2005)

School of Pharmacy Faculty Service Award

• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023)
• Gay Marie Barnard - Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Acting Associate Dean for Graduate Programs (2022)
• Jordan Marie Ballou - Clinical Associate Professor (2021)
• Lauren Smythe Bloodworth - Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Science (2020)
• Kayla Renay Hielscher - Assistant Dean-Jackson/Vice Chair and Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2019)
• David A Colby - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Online Graduate Programs for BioMolecular Sciences (2018)
• Laurie Warrington Fleming - Director Professional Experience Programs and Experiential Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (2017)
• Robert John Doerksen - Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2016)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2015)
• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2014)
• Kristine L Willett - Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2014)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2013)
• Michael L Warren - CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHARMACY PRACTICE (2012)
• Robert John Doerksen - Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2011)
• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2010)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2009)
• RACHEL ROBINSON - Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita of Pharmacy Practice (2008)
• BRIAN L CRABTREE - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Practice (2007)
• BONNIE A AVERY - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHARMACEUTICS AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (2006)
• Thomas K Harrell - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2005)
• Leigh Ann Ross - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Practice and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2004)
• Noel E Wilkin - Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2003)
• John P Bentley - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Marketing and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2001)
• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2000)
• Christy M Wyandt - Emeritus Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (1999)
• John S Williamson - Professor Emeritus of Medical Chemistry & Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of Research Development and Associate Director of Projects (1998)
• WILBUR MARVIN DAVIS - Instructor Emeritus of Pharmacology (1997)
• Robert D Sindelar - Adjunct Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Adjunct Research Professor of Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1996)
• MICKEY C SMITH - FAP Barnard Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Administration, Research Professor Emeritus of RIPS and Director Emeritus of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and (1995)

School of Pharmacy, Galen Order Distinguished Teaching Scholar

The Distinguished Teaching Scholars Program at the School of Pharmacy honors and awards faculty who have made outstanding contributions in teaching and demonstrated extraordinary dedication to student welfare and achievement.

• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2013)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2012)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2011)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2010)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2009)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2008)

School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences Teacher of the Year

• STEPHEN JOHN CUTLER - CHAIR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES AND PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOGNOSY; RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND DIRECTOR OF COBRE (2012)
• Laurie Warrington Fleming - Director Professional Experience Programs and Experiential Affairs and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy (2012)
• Soumyajit Majumdar - Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2011)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2011)
• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2010)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2010)
• STEPHEN JOHN CUTLER - CHAIR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES AND PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOGNOSY; RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND DIRECTOR OF COBRE (2009)
• STEPHEN JOHN CUTLER - CHAIR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES AND PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOGNOSY; RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND DIRECTOR OF COBRE (2008)
• Noel E Wilkin - Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2007)
• Noel E Wilkin - Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2006)
• Steven P Stodghill - Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics (2005)
• Noel E Wilkin - Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2004)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (2003)
• RACHEL ROBINSON - Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita of Pharmacy Practice (2002)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (2001)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (2000)
• Robert D Sindelar - Adjunct Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Adjunct Research Professor of Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1999)
• RONALD F BORNE - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (1998)
• RONALD F BORNE - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (1997)
• AHMED H HIKAL - Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics and Research Associate Professor, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1997)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (1996)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (1995)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (1994)
• RONALD F BORNE - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (1993)
• Marvin C Wilson - Associate Dean Emeritus of Academic and Student Affairs, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1990)
• RONALD F BORNE - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (1989)
• AHMED H HIKAL - Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics and Research Associate Professor, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1988)
• Robert D Sindelar - Adjunct Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Adjunct Research Professor of Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1986)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (1985)
• RONALD F BORNE - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (1983)
• RONALD F BORNE - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (1982)
• IRVING W WATERS - Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Res Prof Emer in RIPS (1980)
• Marvin C Wilson - Associate Dean Emeritus of Academic and Student Affairs, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1979)
• MICKEY C SMITH - FAP Barnard Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Administration, Research Professor Emeritus of RIPS and Director Emeritus of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and (1977)

School of Pharmacy New Investigator Research Award

Presented to a new investigator who is within six years of her/his first academic appointment, and who has achieved exemplary levels of research and scholarly productivity during the preceding three academic years at the University of Mississippi.

• Vitor Pomin - Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023)
• David Cole Stevens - Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2022)
• Sujith Ramachandran - Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Assistant Director of the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (2021)
• Jason Paris - Research Associate Professor of Pharmacology (2020)
• Nicole Marie Ashpole - Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Academic Affairs for Biomolecular Sciences (2019)
• Joshua S Sharp - Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Research Associate Professor in Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Acting Associate Dean for Research (2018)
• Meagen Marie Rosenthal - Interim Director of William Magee Institute; Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Associate Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2017)
• Katie Elizabeth Barber - Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2016)
• Tracy A Brooks - Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences (2014)
• DAVID B MURRAY - ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHARMACOLOGY (2013)
• RAHUL KHANNA - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (2012)
• Soumyajit Majumdar - Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2011)
• Sathyanarayana Narasimha Murthy - PROFESSOR OF PHARMACEUTICS AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (2010)

Pharmaceutical Sciences PY1 Teacher of the Year

The Pharmaceutical Sciences PY1 Teacher of the Year award is voted on by the PY1 class. Eligible faculty are those with full-time appointments in the School of Pharmacy who are involved with the instruction of students in the B.S.P.S. degree program.

• James Alfred Stewart - Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Research Associate Professor in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023)
• James Alfred Stewart - Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Research Associate Professor in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2022)
• James Alfred Stewart - Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Research Associate Professor in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2021)
• James Alfred Stewart - Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Research Associate Professor in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2020)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2019)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2018)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2017)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2016)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2015)
• Soumyajit Majumdar - Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2014)
• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2013)
• Soumyajit Majumdar - Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012)
• John M Rimoldi - Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Environmental Toxicology in Biomolecular Sciences, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of Research and Graduate Affairs in Biomolecular (2011)
• David J McCaffrey - Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Administration (2010)

Pharmaceutical Sciences PY2 Teacher of the Year

The Pharmaceutical Sciences PY2 Teacher of the Year award is voted on by the PY2 class. Eligible faculty are those with full-time appointments in the School of Pharmacy who are involved with the instruction of students in the B.S.P.S. degree program.

• Marta Noa Valcarcel Ares - Instructional Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Instructional Coordinator for BioMolecular Sciences (2023)
• Marta Noa Valcarcel Ares - Instructional Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Instructional Coordinator for BioMolecular Sciences (2022)
• Marta Noa Valcarcel Ares - Instructional Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Instructional Coordinator for BioMolecular Sciences (2021)
• Marta Noa Valcarcel Ares - Instructional Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Instructional Coordinator for BioMolecular Sciences (2020)
• Marta Noa Valcarcel Ares - Instructional Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Instructional Coordinator for BioMolecular Sciences (2019)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018)
• Tracy A Brooks - Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences (2017)
• Tracy A Brooks - Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences (2016)
• Tracy A Brooks - Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences (2015)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2014)
• Tracy A Brooks - Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Sciences (2013)
• STEPHEN JOHN CUTLER - CHAIR OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES AND PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOGNOSY; RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND DIRECTOR OF COBRE (2012)
• Erin Renee Holmes - Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2011)
• Christopher R McCurdy - Adjunct Professor of BioMolecular Sciences (2010)