The Script: Academic accomplishments recognized this spring

Janel Shoun-Smith | 11/13/2017

Academic accomplishments recognized this spring

Each year, just before graduation, the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences recognizes those students who have completed outstanding academic work during their college career. Join in the joy these graduates and their families felt this past spring by checking out photos from the May Commencement ceremony and the spring recognition ceremonies as well as the list below of the college’s most academically accomplished students.

See a photo album of the festivities from May 2017.

Read on to see the names of accomplished students:

College of Pharmacy

APhA-ASP Senior Recognition Certificate
Graduating member who has made the greatest contribution to each APhA-ASP chapter
Carrie O'Saile

Asklepios Key
Highest GPA of Kappa Psi Student
Katie Bunker

Phi Delta Chi Alterum Alterius Auxilio Eget
Phi Delta Chi member who has made most significant contribution to the chapter
Elizabeth Berryman

Phi Lambda Sigma Chapter Member of the Year
Outstanding PLS member based on their contributions to pharmacy leadership within their chapter
Connor Whitfield

Facts and Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communications
Student with high academic achievement who demonstrated superior verbal and written clinical communication skills
Carrie O'Saile

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Award
Student or resident who has exhibited interest and expertise related to natural medicines
Gift Nto

TEVA Pharmaceuticals Outstanding Student
In recognition of outstanding achievement in the study of pharmacy at Lipscomb University
Ben Moore

American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Student Certificate of Recognition
To recognize and encourage superior achievement in the pharmaco-historical study or activity by a student as judged by the instructor in charge
Jordan Todd

Royal Society of Chemistry
Outstanding Chemistry Graduate
Luke Bolen

The Merck Pharmacy Advocacy Award
Graduating student who is a strong advocate for patients and the profession
Lindsey Watson

The Merck Service Award
Student showing personality, initiative and superior attitude serving in the College of Pharmacy
Allie Dixon

Mylan Pharmaceutics Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Student in the top 25 percent of class academically, who demonstrated high personal motivation and who possesses a unique ability to communicate drug information
PL Prater

Eli-Lilly Achievement Award
Student who demonstrates excellence in primary care and chronic disease state management
Brenna Thompson

Pharmacists Mutual Leadership Award
Student who has shown tremendous leadership throughout their time in the College of Pharmacy
Connor Whitfield

The Roger L. Davis Christian Faith and Service Award
Graduating student that exemplifies Christian faith, servant leadership, professionalism and compassion
Garrett Carothers

Academic Excellence in:

Pharmacotherapy
Genna Holder
Management
Allie Dixon
Social and Administrative Sciences
PL Prater
Biomedical Sciences
Garrett Carothers
Pharmacology
Genna Holder
Biopharmaceutics
Rebecca Clark

Dean's Recognition for Academic Excellence (4.0 GPA)
Genna Holder, Rebecca Clark, Garrett Carothers

U.S. Public Health Service Award
Carrie O'Saile

Faculty of the Year Awards
Steve Phipps (P1)
Mike Fowler (P2)
Danielle Falconer (P3)
Zac Cox (P4)

IPPE Preceptor of the Year
Josh Garza

APPE Preceptor of the Year – External
Blair Miller

APPE Preceptor of the Year – Internal
Jonathon Pouliot

Nutrition and Kinesiology

Outstanding Dietetics Student Award
Given for academic achievement and professional promise to the dietetics profession
Sarah Jane Wagner

Kinesiology Department Outstanding Major Awards
Given to the outstanding health and physical education major in the department graduating this school year
Addison Jeffrey Groves
Given to the outstanding exercise science major in the department graduating this school year
Abbey Elisabeth McMurray

Nursing

The Excellence in Nursing Award
Awarded to students who have been academically strong, demonstrated clinical competence and maintained an attitude of commitment and leadership by example
Esther Chung, Jerica Claudio-Lebron

Spirit of Nursing Award
Recipients rose to the top of their clinical and classroom instructors’ list repeatedly for the way in which they delivered quality care
Wayne Newman

Lipscomb Student Nurses Association Award
The Lipscomb Student Nurses Association recognizes leadership through character, dedication and positive attitude
Inna Dron

The Catherine Rains Outstanding Achievement Award
Given to two students who had the dedication to excel through a journey complicated by many trials
Cameron Morris, Riley Ecrement

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