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2019 State of the University Address

In the TTUHSC State of the University Address, TTUHSC Interim President Lori Rice-Spearman focused on this unmatched growth and how it has enhanced the patient, educational and research environment at TTUHSC.

Flu Shots Can Help Make the Season More Enjoyable for Everyone

In addition to decreasing the amount of influenza virus in circulation, the flu shot can decrease the severity of symptoms should a vaccinated person still contract the virus.

Tedd L. Mitchell Announces Sole Focus as Chancellor, Closes Tenure as TTUHSC President

Dr. Mitchell has served in a dual appointment as chancellor of the Texas Tech University System and president of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for the past year. He will transition to a full-time role as chancellor, effective Nov. 1.

Student Organizations Recognized at State, National Meetings

The first weekend in August was one of achievement for student organizations representing the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2023 at Annual White Coat Ceremonies

The TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy welcomed the 157-member Class of 2023 with white coat ceremonies at the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Abilene and Amarillo campuses.

Abilene’s Kelsey Finds the Force is With Her in Orlando

In April, Michelle Kelsey, an IT support specialist on the TTUHSC campus in Abilene, took her running to a new level when she participated in her first runDisney event in Orlando, Florida.

Pharmacy Students Find Residency Matches

TTUHSC pharmacy students interested in completing a residency after they graduate in May found out in March and April where they would spend the next stage of their training during the Pharmacy Residency Match Day.

2019 Graduates Honored

School of Pharmacy Recognizes Faculty, Staff

The School of Pharmacy on May 10 conducted its annual Celebration of Achievement to recognize faculty and staff who helped make the 2018-2019 school year a special one.

Pharmacy Honors Class of 2019 at Graduation Events

The TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy celebrated the Class of 2019 on May 18 with its annual awards breakfast and graduation ceremony at the Amarillo Civic Center.

TPPC Concludes Spring Medication Cleanout® Cycle

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC), hosted by the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, recently conducted its 2019 Spring Medication Cleanout® cycle with collections in Amarillo, Abilene and Lubbock.

TTUHSC to Expand Graduate Program to Abilene

In February, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approved TTUHSC’s application to expand the School of Pharmacy’s Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences to the Abilene campus.

Values At Work

In 2018, TTUHSC began its journey to create a sustainable values-based culture.

Public Health Spans the Health Care Spectrum

In a 1920 article he penned for Modern Medicine, noted American bacteriologist and public health expert Charles-Edward A. Winslow described public health as "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals."

Poison Center Sets Spring Medication Cleanout Dates

The Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC) announced dates for its annual three-stop spring Medication Cleanout cycle. The biannual collection will get underway March 23 at the TTUHSC Amarillo campus, with additional Medication Cleanout collections scheduled for April 13 in Abilene and April 27 in Lubbock.

Abilene Pharmacy Student to Attend Anti-Doping Conference

Though they are most visible working behind the nearest drug store counter, pharmacists have many other unique and lesser-known clinical opportunities. It’s one of those less traveled career paths that most interests third-year TTUHSC-Abilene pharmacy student Athena Brindle.

Pharmacy Faculty Granted Tenure, Promotions

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents approved the promotion and tenure of six School of Pharmacy faculty members Feb. 21.

Pharmacy Students Become Advocates in Austin

Fifty students representing all four School of Pharmacy classes and campuses travelled to Austin Feb. 26 for Pharmacy Day at the Texas Capitol to advocate for more accessible health care for Texas residents and to champion advances in the pharmacy profession.

Values at Work

Abilene faculty and staff presented with commemorative coins representing one of the five values of TTUHSC.

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