We value our alumni’s time, talent and success and offer many outlets for you to share them with us. Check out the ways below to find the right fit for you. The opportunities are endless so we hope you will find a way to engage with us soon.

Be an Alumni Ambassador

Are you looking for ways to get involved at the UGA College of Pharmacy and stay connected to your alma mater? Become an Alumni Ambassador and help support our students, college, and profession through various opportunities:

  • Share your expertise and present professional development topics and career skills to pharmacy students
  • Recommend future pharmacists and connect us with prospective students
  • Share your knowledge of pharmacy careers and the UGA pharmacy program to middle school, high school, and college students in your community
  • Write congratulatory notes to incoming students welcoming them to the PharmDawg family
  • Share your “story” and submit news and professional accomplishments
  • Help plan and host future college events
  • Become a preceptor
  • Identify residency opportunities

For more information contact Kim Hamby, Director of Alumni Relations.


Homecoming fansNominate a PharmDawg

Know an alumnus(a) that deserves recognition?  Nominate them for a College of Pharmacy or University of Georgia award.  Nominations are open now for the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus, Distinguished Service and Outstanding New Alumni Awards.  Visit the links below to learn more about the criteria for these awards and submit your nominations for 2023.

Nominations must be received by October 29, 2023.

2023 Distinguished Alumnus and Distinguished Service Awards

2023 Outstanding New Alumni Award

Past Alumni Award Recipients


ColiseumBe a preceptor

Preceptors play a vital role in the education and training of PharmD students. If you’re interested in becoming a preceptor contact Lindsey Welch, PharmD, APPE Director.


Alumna Dean Kelly Smith Be a guest lecturer

Every Tuesday the College hosts Student Organization Hour where we welcome alumni and friends to come back and share their story. If you’re interested in visiting with our students and providing career guidance contact Kim Hamby, Director of Alumni Relations.


ArchBe a board member

Want to volunteer and join the College’s Alumni Board? Contact Kim Hamby, Director of Alumni Relations.


TailgaitingServe as a Class Reunion leader

Would you like to help get your classmates together to reminisce about your days in pharmacy school? If so please consider volunteering to be a reunion leader. For more information contact Kim Hamby, Director of Alumni Relations.


Student working in labRecruit future pharmacy students

Do you know any prospective students or pharmacy technicians interested in pursuing a professional pharmacy degree? Would you be willing to present to middle, high school or college students about careers in pharmacy and the pharmacy program at UGA? If so, contact Danielle Vitale, Ph.D., Director of Recruitment and Career Development at daniv@uga.edu.


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