University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Dean Michel Awarded $2.1 Million NIH Grant to Investigate Hydrogen Sulfide Signaling and Gene Regulation

Research aims to uncover how hydrogen sulfide modifies zinc finger proteins, potentially revealing a new mechanism for regulating gene expression. Learn More Dean Michel Awarded $2.1 Million NIH Grant to Investigate Hydrogen Sulfide Signaling and Gene Regulation

Chanel Whittaker Receives USM Elkins Professorship to Develop Equity-Centered Leadership Program

University System of Maryland professorship will support development of a new leadership program to prepare future health professionals to advance health equity. Learn More Chanel Whittaker Receives USM Elkins Professorship to Develop Equity-Centered Leadership Program

Fengtian Xue Appointed Chair of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

The medicinal chemistry researcher and associate dean for research will lead the department beginning Oct. 15, succeeding Hongbing Wang, who served as interim chair for three years. Learn More Fengtian Xue Appointed Chair of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Become a Medication Expert with a PharmD Degree

Our top-ranked Doctor of Pharmacy program prepares students to become the medication expert on the health care team. Build your career with a PharmD degree. Learn More Become a Medication Expert with a PharmD Degree

Advance Your Career with a Graduate Degree

Explore the educational offerings in our PhD, MS, and graduate certificate programs. Learn More Advance Your Career with a Graduate Degree

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4th

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, founded in 1841, was the fourth school of pharmacy established in United States.

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20th

U.S. News & World Report ranks the School of Pharmacy 20th among more than 140 schools of pharmacy in the country.

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$38.5M

The School received more than $38.5 million in grants and contracts from government, industry, private, and foundation sources during the 2022 fiscal year.

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850

There are more than 850 PharmD, PhD, and MS students enrolled at the School of Pharmacy.

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School Events

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11:00 AM | Online Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the MS and graduate certificate in Regulatory Science, what you'll study, and how these programs can support your career.
21Oct
12:00 PM | Online Explore Your Future in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Join Our Virtual Info Session
21Oct
3:30 PM | Online What can you actually do with a PharmD? Explore the many career paths in pharmacy, hear real stories from faculty and alumni, and discover where a career in pharmacy could take you
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News

October 19, 2026
Mandee Booth Receives 2026 Jeffrey E. Ensor Emerging Leader Award
October 15, 2026
Balassone Lecture Features Pharmacy Education Leader and School of Pharmacy Alumna Wanda Maldonado Dávila
October 12, 2026
Fengtian Xue Appointed Chair of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
October 9, 2026
Physician Shares Lessons from Thousands of Patients Treated with Medical Cannabis
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