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The University of Mississippi

Distinguished Alumni of the Year

The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy honored its Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
at the annual Alumni Weekend Awards Banquet. 


2023:  

Dr. Robert Marion, 1976  –  2023 Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Jimmie Valentine, 1966, 1968 – 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award 



2023: Early Career Alumni Award  

Dr. Mary-Haston Vest, 2013, 2016

Dean Donna Strum with Dr. Mary-Haston Vest


2022: Bob and Wilma Wilbanks, ’82/’81

Bob and Wilma Wilbanks Named 2022 Distinguished Alumni of the Year

Dean Donna Strum presents Bob and Wilma Wilbanks their alumni awards.April 9, 2022

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy honored Bob and Wilma Wilbanks for their outstanding careers and commitment to service during the school’s Alumni Weekend awards banquet on April 9.

Bob (BSPH 82) is the director of pharmacy at Bolivar Medical Center and Wilma (BSPH 81) is a pharmacist with Walgreens in the Cleveland, Mississippi, area.

Read more: “Bob and Wilma Wilbanks Named 2022 Distinguished Alumni of the Year”


2021: Blake Thompson, ’97/’02

2020: Larry Calvert, ’71


2019: Alice Clark, ’78

School of Pharmacy Honors Alice Clark as Alumna of the Year

Alice Clark present the Alumna of the Year award from Dean Allen.

April 18, 2018

OXFORD, Miss. – After a nearly 40-year career with the University of Mississippi, Vice Chancellor Emerita of University Relations Alice Clark is being honored as the 2019 School of Pharmacy alumna of the year.

“I’m so honored to be recognized in this way by the place I’ve called home for so many years,” Clark said. “Throughout my career, I’ve been very fortunate to be a part of many great teams and to work with many wonderful collaborators and colleagues, especially my late husband, Dr. Charles Hufford. I am grateful to be recognized in this way for our collective efforts.”

Read more: “School of Pharmacy Honors Alice Clark as Alumna of the Year”


2018: Percy Malone, ’65

Former Arkansas Senator Percy Malone Named UM Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year

April 18, 2018

OXFORD, Miss. – State senator, state representative, pharmacist and UM alum – of all Percy Malone’s (BSPH 65) titles, the one he is most proud of is advocate.

The former Arkansas state senator and 1965 pharmacy graduate is the School of Pharmacy’s 2018 Alumnus of the Year. He has spent his career fighting to represent the interests of those who may be otherwise overlooked – namely children, sick or incapacitated people and those living below the poverty line.

Read more: “Former Arkansas Senator Percy Malone Named UM Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year”

 


2017: Alan McKay, ’80

Alan McKay Named UM Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year

April 10, 2017

OXFORD, Miss. – Alan McKay, founding dean emeritus of the Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, has been named the 2017 University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.

 

 

 

Read more: “Alan McKay Named UM Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year”


2016: Todd Sandroni, ’92

Ole Miss School Of Pharmacy Names Todd Sandroni Distinguished Alum

April 9, 2016

OXFORD, Miss. – This weekend, the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi will name former Rebel football player Todd Sandroni their 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read more: “Ole Miss School Of Pharmacy Names Todd Sandroni Distinguished Alum”


2015: Jeffery Steevens, ’99

Ole Miss School of Pharmacy Honors Senior Scientist

April 14, 2015

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy honored its Distinguished Alumnus of the Year at the annual Alumni Weekend Awards Banquet and Reunion Dinner.

Jeffery Steevens, senior scientist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was recognized for his involvement in student service and professional achievement.

 

Read more: “Ole Miss School of Pharmacy Honors Senior Scientist”


2014: Syed Abidi, ’77

School Honors Syed Abidi with Distinguished Alumnus Award

alumniaward14April 6, 2014

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy honored its Distinguished Alumnus of the Year at the annual Alumni Weekend Awards Banquet and Reunion Dinner.

Jeffery Steevens, senior scientist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was recognized for his involvement in student service and professional achievement.

 

Read more: “School Honors Syed Abidi with Distinguished Alumnus Award”

 


 2013: Montez Carter ’98, Wendy McKinney, ’86 and John McKinney, ’86

Pharmacy School to Honor Three at Alumni Weekend

Distinguished Alumni 2013

(Left to right) 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Montez Carter, 2013 Distinguished Service Award Winners Wendy and John McKinney and Dean David D. Allen

March 21, 2013

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy will honor three alumni for their outstanding careers and commitment to service during the school’s Alumni Weekend awards banquet on Saturday (March 23).

The school’s 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Ackerman native D. Montez Carter, and Wendy I. McKinney and John A. McKinney of Moss Point will share the school’s 2013 Distinguished Service Award.

 

Read more: “Pharmacy School to Honor Three at Alumni Weekend”


2012: Bill Harlan, ’66, Kristie Gholson,’ 77 and Richard Jackson,’71

School of Pharmacy Honors Three with Distinguished Alumni Awards

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(Left to right) Dean David D. Allen, 2012 distinguished alumni Bill Harlan, Kristie Gholson and Richard Jackson

April 4, 2012

OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy alumni were honored for their outstanding careers and contributions to the school during Pharmacy Alumni Weekend (March 30-31).

Recipients of the school’s 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards are Kristie Gholson of Tupelo, William B. Harlan of Brandon and Richard Allen Jackson Sr. of Sarasota, Fla.

 

 

Read more: “School of Pharmacy Honors Three with Distinguished Alumni Awards”


 2011: David Hudson, ’93, Phil Ayers, ’96 and Bob Broadus, ’74

Alumni recognized with distinguished alumnus, service awards

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2011 Distinguished Alumnus David Hudson

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2011 Distinguished Alumnus Phil Ayers

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2011 Dean’s Service Award winner Bob Broadus

Fall 2011

Recipients of the School of Pharmacy’s 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award are Phil Ayers (BSPh 84, PharmD 96) of Ridgeland, chief of clinical pharmacy services with Baptist Health Systems in Jackson and a clinical associate professor at the pharmacy school, and David Hudson (BSPh 93) of Kosciusko, owner of Sullivan’s Discount Drugs in Kosciusko and co-owner of Howell and Heggie Drug Co. in Durant.

 

 

Read more: “Alumni recognized with distinguished alumnus, service awards,” (page 19)


 2010: Dewey D. Garner, ’64, Susan Cantrell, ’83 and Randy Calvert, ’80

Distinguished alumni recognized during pharmacy weekend

Distinguished Alumni 2010

(Left to right) Chancellor Daniel W. Jones, 2010 Distinguished Alumni Dewey D. Garner, Susan Cantrell and Randy Calvert and Dean Barbara G. Wells

Fall 2010

Three School of Pharmacy alumni were honored for their outstanding careers during Pharmacy Alumni Weekend March 26-28. Randy Calvert of Madison, Susan Cantrell of Bethesda, Md., and Dr. Dewey D. Garner of Oxford, received the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award during the weekend’s events.

 

 

 

 

Read more: “Distinguished alumni recognized during pharmacy weekend,” (page 3)


2009: George Burdock, ’73 David Gregory, ’84 and Clarence DuBose, ’75

Alumni recognized for hard work during Pharmacy Weekend 2009

Distinguished Alumni 2009

(Left to right) Dean Barbara G. Wells, 2009 Distinguished Alumni George Burdock, David Gregory and Clarence DuBose

Fall 2009

Four graduates of The University of Mississippi (UM) School of Pharmacy were honored by the school and their departments for their career accomplishments and professional service during Pharmacy Alumni Weekend, March 6-7, in Oxford. George Burdock of Orlando, Fla., 

 

 

 

 

Read more: “Alumni recognized for hard work during Pharmacy Weekend 2009,” (page 4)


2008: Sam Daniel, ’72, Burnis Breland, ’74 and Gene Hoover, ’85

Alumni honored for service to alma mater and communities

Distinguished Alumni 2008

(Left to right) 2008 Distinguished Alumni Sam Daniel, Burnis Breland, Dean Barbara G. Wells and 2008 Distinguished Alumnus Gene Hoover

Summer 2008

The University of Mississippi (UM) School of Pharmacy honored three graduates for their career accomplishments and professional service. Burnis Breland of Columbus, Ga., Sam Daniel of Orange Park, Fla., and Gene Hoover of Deerfield, Ill., were named 2008 Distinguished Alumni of the Year during Pharmacy Alumni Weekend activities on Feb. 9 in Oxford. Selection for the honor is based on professional achievements and service to the pharmacy school, including its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

 

 

Read more: “Alumni honored for service to alma mater and communities,” (page 5)


 2007: Harold Kornfuhrer, ’73, Henry Frazer, ’63 and Kerby Ladner, ’67

School of Pharmacy honors distinguished alumni

Distinguished Alumni 2007

(Left to right) 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Harold Kornfuhrer, Dean Barbara G. Wells, 2007 Distinguished Alumni Henry Frazer and Kerby Ladner

Summer 2007

Three graduates of The University of Mississippi (UM) School of Pharmacy were honored by the school for their career accomplishments and professional service. Henry Frazer of Montgomery, Ala., Harold Kornfuhrer of Tupelo, and Kerby Ladner of Oxford were named 2007 Distinguished Alumni of the Year during Pharmacy Alumni Weekend on March 3 in Oxford. Selection is based on professional accomplishments and service to the pharmacy school, including its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

 

 

Read more: “School of Pharmacy honors distinguished alumni,” (page 9)


2006: Carter G. Haines, ’76, Robert Lomenick, ’77 and John Robert Smith

Distinguished Alumni 2006

(Left to right) Dean Barbara G. Wells, 2006 Distinguished Alumni Carter G. Haines, Robert Lomenick and John Robert Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


2005: Patsy Ruth Keating, ’75, Robert H. Read III, ’61 and Mickey C. Smith, Ph.D., ’64


 2004: Dinah G. Jordan, ’89

Distinguished Alumni 2004

2004 Distinguished Alumnus Dinah G. Jordan (left) and Dean Barbara G. Wells

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


2003: Kenneth Roberts, Ph.D., ’75


2001: Thomas Hardin, Ph.D., ’76


2000: D.C. Huffman, Jr., Ph.D., ’71, Jimmy S. Jackson, ’67, Jimmy R. Mitchell, ’64 and Pedro J. Lecca, Ph.D., ’71


1999: Kenneth N. Barker, Ph.D., ’71 and Davis L. Temple, Jr., Ph.D., ’66


1998: Jimmy D. Ainsworth, ’67, Walter G. Chambliss, Jr., Ph.D., ’82 and Mary Hudson Ferguson, Ph.D., ’62


1997: Dinah G. Jordan, ’89 and Harold J. Kornfuhrer, ’73


1996: James A. Bennett, ’67


1995: Walter J. Pierron, Jr., ’54


1994: Clinton Johnson, Jr., ’58


1993: William E. Farlow, ’57


1992: Joseph B. McCaskill, ’65