Texas A&M College of Pharmacy

06/23/2026

For the second year in a row, Fast Company has recognized Texas A&M University as home to a world-changing idea.

Texas A&M's commitment to service ensures that breakthroughs strengthen the health of communities in Texas, the nation and beyond, and our innovative regenerative heart patch is proof.

Developed by Dr. Ke Huang at Texas A&M College of Pharmacy, the regenerative heart patch is engineered to support healing directly at the site of injury to help the heart heal after a heart attack. The innovation earned Texas A&M national recognition as a 2026 Fast Company World Changing Ideas honoree.

🔗: https://tx.ag/WCI26

06/10/2026

Experts share the risks and how to safely use over-the-the counter pain relievers and when to seek professional guidance.

06/09/2026

Whether it’s a headache, back injury or chronic pain management, over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications have become a go-to remedy for many. In fact, nearly half of U.S. adults—about 46%—turn to these medications to manage their aches and pains.

Our faculty experts, Dr. Annette DeSantiago and Dr. Frank North, share the risks, how to safely use over-the-the counter pain relievers and when to seek professional guidance.

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Experts share the risks and how to safely use over-the-the counter pain relievers and when to seek professional guidance.

06/04/2026

Congratulations, Nick Harrel! Well deserved! 👏He was one of our founding preceptors here at the College of Pharmacy. For those that might not know, a preceptor is a licensed pharmacist who trains and mentors our students. We're so grateful to have a neighbor like Nick and Harrel's Pharmacy here in Kingsville! Thank you for all you've done and for allowing us to grow and succeed together.

06/02/2026

Join us for an upcoming Admissions Information Session at the Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy! 💊

Learn about admission requirements, the Pharm.D. program, campus tours, and one-on-one advising opportunities. Both virtual and in-person sessions available this summer.

📍 Kingsville & College Station
💻 Virtual Zoom sessions available
🔗 Register today! pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/visit.html -panel-2

05/22/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Judith Smith, B.S., Pharm.D., BCOP, CPHQ, FCCP, FISOPP, FHOPA, as Instructional Professor and Department Head of Pharmacy Practice.

Dr. Smith brings more than two decades of extensive experience in clinical practice, education, leadership, and research. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy education, patient care, and collaborative practice. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of leadership and academic roles. She joins us from UT Health where she served as Professor & Director of the Women’s Health Integrative Medicine Research Program at the McGovern Medical School.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Smith to this important leadership position. We look forward to the continued growth and success of the Department of Pharmacy Practice under her leadership.

05/21/2026

It was an honor to welcome our Provost, Dr. Alan Sams; Vice President for Research, Dr. Angela Wilson; and Interim Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Texas A&M Health, Dr. Indra Reddy, to the College of Pharmacy in Kingsville. Their visit provided a valuable opportunity to showcase our programs, research initiatives, and the incredible work being done by our faculty, staff, and students.

We appreciate their continued support and commitment to advancing innovation, collaboration, and excellence in pharmacy education and research. Looking forward to welcoming them to our College Station campus soon.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to our Class of 2026! 🎉🎓

The Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy officially has new graduates, and we are SO proud of every single one of them. Years of hard work, sacrifice, and passion for patient care have brought them here and today, they wear that hood and walk across that stage as pharmacists. 💊❤️

For the full album please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUapV

Tag a graduate you want to celebrate in the comments! 👇

05/15/2026

104 PharmD graduates and 3 PhD graduates will cross the stage during the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Commencement Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on May 16, in Rudder Auditorium.

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we reflect on the last two decades of which our College has prepared generations of pharmacists through a balanced commitment to education, research, service, and compassionate care. This weekend, as we celebrate our graduates, we also celebrate the fulfillment of Irma Lerma Rangel’s bold vision. Read more about our history here: https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/about/20yearanniversary.html