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

15Oct
7:00 PM | Online A post-doctoral fellowship in oncology Medical Affairs for PharmD, PhD, and post-doctoral candidates. Join the inaugural cohort!
16Oct
7:30 AM | Marriott Owings Mills Metro Center The MSHP Fall Seminar and Residency Showcase will take place on Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at a brand new location, the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Center!
19Oct
12:00 PM | Online Discover how our Master of Science and Graduate Certificate programs in Palliative Care can help you advance your career. Join an information session to learn more and get your questions answered.
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News

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
October 7, 2026
PCORI Leader Highlights Path from Patient-Centered Research to Better Health Care
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