Eshelman School of Pharmacy

We prepare leaders and innovators to solve the most pressing healthcare challenges in North Carolina and around the world.

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Support excellence and innovation at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

Inspired by purpose and driven by dedication, our faculty, students and graduates are advancing pharmacy practice, pushing research boundaries, redefining education and inspiring others through compassion and service.

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Prepare leaders and innovators

Support scholarships to help top students achieve their dreams, and educate future leaders who can navigate the science and business of drug discovery.

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Address rural healthcare challenges

From rural health initiatives to community partnerships, we are expanding access, improving outcomes and ensuring patients receive the support they need.

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Harness the power of AI

Unlock the power of new technology to improve student training and help scientists advance life-saving medicines and therapies.

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Catalyst for innovation

As the inaugural Maureen Daly Blouin Distinguished Scholar in Open Science Drug Discovery, Alison Axtman, PhD, leads pioneering work to develop treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and ALS.

A tradition of excellence. A leader in innovation.

As the nation’s top-ranked pharmacy school, we are proudly public, collaborative to the core and keep the patient at the center of everything we do.

Research shows…

From discovery to delivery, our impact spans the entire drug development cycle.

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No. 1

pharmacy school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

No. 1

external research funding among U.S. Pharmacy Schools

8,900+

alumni across 25 countries, 50 states and all 100 NC counties

Support the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Donor support fuels innovation, expands opportunities for students, attracts and retains leading faculty, and brings healthcare to those in need.

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Pharmacy Greatest Needs Fund

Provides support for the Dean’s priority initiatives to advance pharmacy education, research and practice.

Pharmacy Scholarships & Awards Fund

Provides support for pharmacy student scholarships and awards.

Pharmacy-Building Fund

Provides support for the cutting-edge facilities and collaborative spaces essential for training the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Pharmacy Student Activities Fund

Provides support for resources like professional development, leadership training and community engagement that transform classroom learning into real-world impact for our students.

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Have questions or want to explore how your giving can make the greatest impact? We welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about what inspires you. Reach out to start a conversation about your philanthropic goals and how you can support our mission.

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Ty Cole

Chief Development Officer and President of the Foundation

wtycole@unc.edu

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Regina Craven

Director of Development

Western NC, Triad, Triangle and the Southeast

cravenra@unc.edu

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Javonte Lipsey

Director of Development

Eastern NC, the Triangle and the Northeast

jlipsey@unc.edu

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Ryan McDaniel

Director of Alumni Engagement

rmcd@unc.edu

“The investment in our faculty, who inspire students, advance discovery and change lives through their work ensures that Carolina Pharmacy remains a place where innovation and excellence thrive.”

Kim Brouwer, PharmD, PhD

Interim Dean, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy; William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor

“Your generosity creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond [the classroom] — into clinics, hospitals, communities and families who will be touched by the care we provide."

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Tevin Williams ’28

PharmD Candidate

“I am deeply indebted to the Structural Genomics Consortium and the many donors whose generous support has empowered my lab to pursue innovative new directions and remain ambitious in our efforts to develop novel therapeutics for diseases that impact the brain.”

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Alison Axtman, PhD

Assistant Professor; Maureen Daly Blouin Distinguished Scholar in Open Science Drug Discovery