The DKICP faculty, staff and other student colleagues are happy to welcome the Class of 2025. “It may not be easy to convey our enthusiasm through virtual gatherings, which is how many classes and organizational meeting have been held in the first weeks of this semester,” says Dean Carolyn Ma.

 In an effort to increase public awareness of rat lungworm and how to minimize risks of contracting it, a new publication edited by Dr. Susan Jarvi, DKICP professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, summarizes the latest scientific research and is being offered free to educators,

DKICP pharmacy students got valuable real-life experience when they, along with faculty and staff, played a key role in the mass COVID-19 vaccination efforts earlier this year throughout the state of Hawaiʻi.

Dr. Roy Goo, DKICP associate professor and Pharmacy Practice Department chair was featured on a TV program on drug overdose awareness, which aired throughout the state.

Despite the limitations presented during the pandemic, DKICP students are finding ways to continue carrying out part of the college vision to engage and give back to the island community and beyond.

Yan Yee Ho, a P4 student at DKICP, is one of 85 pharmacy students around the country who was chosen for the 2021 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Walmart Scholars program. She will receive a $600 scholarship to attend the Pharmacy Education 2021 event with her faculty mentor

This year five DKICP faculty were successful in the Promotion and Tenure process. “We value the contributions of these faculty members and recognize their dedication in helping to fulfill our mission of education, research and service,” says Dean Carolyn Ma.

State pharmacy associations have recently recognized two DKICP alumni with prestigious awards. Dr. Katie Bass, Class of 2014, was selected to receive the Bowl of Hygeia award from the California Pharmacists Association at their state conference in May. Fellow 2014 graduate Dr.

Several members of the DKICP faculty and staff were honored for their years of service, along with a special achievement, at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo end-of-year award ceremony.