All Articles: University Leadership

Dr. Georg presenting the 2026 Hanzlik Lecture

The University of Kansas College of Pharmacy hosts the lecture in memory of distinguished medicinal chemist Robert P. Hanzlik.

A collage of the four students in question

Our well-travelled students are headed to a variety of impactful meetings this year.

Amy Pittenger

Her term of service will be February 2026 through August 2027.

MedChem Special Merit Award Winners' Collage

Drs. Georg, Haskell-Luevano, Ferguson, Ambrose, and Harki were honored.

Karunya Kandimalla

Dr. Karunya Kandimalla has been selected as the new associate dean of graduate education for the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Changquan Calvin Sun

Honor bestowed on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications that are scientifically or socially distinguished.

Rahfat Hussain Headshot

Hussain will start Aug. 1 and brings tremendous knowledge and experience.

Dr. Laura Palombi Medium Shot

 In this role, Palombi will provide vision, oversight and management of the professional program.

Joseph Shultz Headshot

Shultz joins the college with tremendous experience, both at the University of Minnesota and in higher education.