The end of another school year brings with it much joy and celebration as students, faculty and staff are recognized for their hard work throughout the year. Join us in acknowledging each of these outstanding student pharmacists, faculty and staff members for their dedication and achievement.
Pharm.D. Class of 2024
Presented at the College of Pharmacy P4 Awards Luncheon, April 30, 2024
APhA-ASP Senior Recognition Certificate
Presented to Anna R. Cooke, who participated and made the greatest contribution to the USC APhA-ASP chapter, which provided a more fulfilling, productive, and enjoyable learning experience for members. Sponsored by American Pharmacists Association.
Community Service Award
Presented to Daniel L. Rose, who made significant contributions through community service activities as a pharmacy student.
Deans Award
Presented to Daniel S. Schreiber and CharLeigh J. Steverson, who demonstrated excellence in pharmacy practice.
Excellence in Clinical Communication Award
Presented to Madeline A. Lysogorski, who demonstrated superior verbal and written communication skills.
Integrative Medicine Award
Presented to Ryan A. Gourdine, who demonstrated promise in improving patient care through integrative medicine.
Interprofessional Award
Presented to Sydney M. Nicholls, who participated in and made significant contributions to interprofessional initiatives.
Merck Manual Award for Academic Excellence
Presented to Elizabeth L. Kernodle, Brice A. Laney, and Amy R. Miller, for outstanding scholastic achievement in pharmacy studies. Sponsored by Merck & Co., Inc.
Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award
Presented to Lane O. Brown, Lucy A. Evans, Emily W. Harvey, Chloe E. McGee, and Yasmeen Sabree, who demonstrated outstanding scholastic qualities and received the highest GPA.
Outstanding Student Leadership Award
Presented to Nikki Chen, who demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities throughout their time at the College of Pharmacy. Sponsored by Phi Lambda Sigma.
Professionalism Award
Presented to Mojibola A. Awe and Anna R. Cooke, who demonstrated exemplary professional behavior, integrity, compassion and respect while representing the College of Pharmacy.
VIATRIS™ Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Presented to Morgan D. Carhart, who demonstrated high professional motivation with proficiency in drug information services. Sponsored by VIATRIS™.
U.S. Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award
Presented to Thuy Kieu, who demonstrated commitment to public health and the pharmacy profession. Sponsored by the United States Public Health Service.
Student Ambassador of the Year
CharLeigh Steverson
Student Ambassador Awards
Nikki Chen and CharLeigh J. Steverson, Platinum Level
Carlton Edwards and Courtney Feagin, Gold Level
Mojibola A. Awe, Bronze Level
Graduate Students
Selected for recognition by the College of Pharmacy Honors and Awards Committee
Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year
Zachary Stryker
James Plaxco Jr. Scholarship Award
Abagail Cirincione
Charles Yandell Award
Abby Davies
Daniel Li-Chang Wang Scholarship Award
Xiangxiang Jiang
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Macie Goodman. Sponsored by the USC Graduate School.
Outstanding Community Engagement Award
Sarah Davis. Sponsored by the USC Graduate School.
Pharm.D. Students
Presented at the College of Pharmacy P3 Spring Banquet, April 19, 2024
Student Organization Service Award
Presented to the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) at USC for the exceptional voluntary contributions that student members of this organization made within the community.
Kappa Epsilon Service Award
Presented to Leah Moreau, Class of 2025, who demonstrated exemplary service within a variety of community outreach activities. Sponsored by the USC KE Chapter.
Phi Lambda Sigma "JAM UP" Award
Presented to Allison Thorman, Class of 2025, who exemplified what it means to lead regardless of leadership titles. Sponsored by the USC PLS Chapter.
Theresa Smith Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Student of the Year Award
Presented to Emely Adame-Ramirez, Class of 2027, who achieved the highest GPA in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry.
Faculty, Staff and Mentors
Presented at the College of Pharmacy P3 Spring Banquet, April 19, 2024
Teacher of the Year (P1)
Presented to Douglas Pittman, who excelled in teaching, established rapport with the students and modeled professional characteristics as chosen by this year’s P1 class.
Teacher of the Year (P2)
Presented to Brie Dunn, who excelled in teaching, established rapport with the students and modeled professional characteristics as chosen by this year’s P2 class.
Teacher of the Year (P3)
Presented to Jennifer Clements, who excelled in teaching, established rapport with the students and modeled professional characteristics as chosen by this year’s P3 class.
Ms. Diane Wise Award
Presented to Angela Whitlock for their dedication and actions that exceed expectations to allow for student success, as identified by the student body.
Outstanding Mentor Award
Presented to Nicole Bookstaver, ‘09, Prisma Health, and Ismaeel Yunusa, USC College of Pharmacy, who served as role models and advisors, contributing significantly to the professional development of students outside of the classroom environment through mentoring activities.
Presented at the Faculty & Staff Awards Celebration, May 8, 2024
Distinguished Service Award
Presented to Cori Fairchild and Julie Sease for extraordinary efforts to advance the education, mentoring and career development of our students, or other service contributions that enhance the reputation and overall mission of the college.
Emerging Researcher Award
Presented to Juan Francisco Leon for significant and outstanding contributions to the research mission of the college as a junior faculty member.
Established Researcher Award
Presented to Eugenia Broude for demonstrating excellence in their field of expertise while making an outstanding contribution to the research mission of the college.
Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Innovation Award
Presented to Reagan Barfield and Brandon Bookstaver for engagement in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation above and beyond their faculty or staff job description.
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2024 Preceptor Awards
All awards are sponsored by the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy unless otherwise denoted.