Union University College of Pharmacy

06/15/2026

Congrats to Dr. Jeremy Walley (Class of 2015) and his team on this exciting achievement!

🌟 Let’s celebrate excellence in pharmacy training and leadership! 🌟
We’re proud to recognize Jeremy Wally, PharmD, BCPS, Residency Program Director for the Cookeville Regional Medical Center PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Residency Program, as the 2026 Health-System Residency Program of the Year recipient!

Dr. Wally and the residency team have demonstrated outstanding dedication to training future pharmacy leaders and advancing patient care. Join us in honoring their achievements at the TPA Annual Awards Banquet during the Summer Meeting, July 9-11 in Florence, AL.

👏 Be part of the celebration—register today: https://bit.ly/4kkGpqG

06/12/2026

These pharmacy graduates are already hard at work providing excellent care for patients in their communities. We are so proud of you!

Stay tuned for more graduate updates next Friday!

06/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Andrew Castleman, who was recently promoted to Associate Professor within the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department. We can always count on Dr. Castleman to lead the charge in finding creative ways to support student learning through technology!

06/05/2026

We’re excited to celebrate our newest pharmacy graduates as they begin their journey!

Starting a career in pharmacy is an exciting milestone, and we’re proud to support them as they transition from the classroom to real-world patient care.

Join us in congratulating them and follow along every Friday this month as we share the next steps of the Class of 2026!

06/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Bethany Murphy on her recent promotion to full Professor within the Department of Pharmacy Practice! She is a blessing to our students, her patients, and the greater Jackson community!

06/01/2026

The College of Pharmacy is excited to welcome Dr. Jenna Summerlin as our Assistant Dean for Student Services! Dr. Summerlin is a Class of 2020 graduate from our program and comes to us with a wealth of experience. She completed post-graduate residencies at Methodist University Hospital (PGY-1) and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (PGY-2). Following residency, she began her career in academia at the University of Texas at Austin as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice where she served in pediatric internal medicine at Dell Children's Medical Center. We are blessed to have her and excited for all that is to come!

05/31/2026

We're closer than ever! Just 18 more donors are needed to unlock a $10,000 matched scholarship opportunity for future pharmacists. Let's finish strong together! Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/4bcr26bn

05/31/2026

Today we are celebrating the birthday of an incredible leader, mentor, and true rockstar- Dean Jones! Your dedication, vision, and heart for students inspire us daily, and the impact you make on our program does not go unnoticed. Thank you for leading with excellence, encouraging those around you, and always pushing us to be our best. We are so grateful for all you do and hope your day is as amazing as you are. Happy Birthday, Dean Jones!!

05/29/2026

“Giving back is my way of expressing gratitude to everyone at Union University College of Pharmacy for the time, dedication , and knowledge the faculty, staff, and preceptors invested in me throughout my education. It is also my way of helping ensure that future students have the same meaningful and rewarding experience that shaped my personal and professional growth.”

Dr. Jennie Lawton, Class of 2020

The COP thanks Dr. Lawton for her desire to ensure future students get a chance to have her Union experience! May is winding down. Be 1 of 100 ForeverU donors today: https://tinyurl.com/4bcr26bn

05/28/2026

Be one of the final supporters investing in future pharmacists. Every gift- no matter the size- helps us cross that finish line. Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/4bcr26bn