The award is presented annually to early-career pharmacists who have demonstrated leadership, professional involvement and service to their communities.
The award will provide more than $1 million in funding over five years to train future biomedical scientists.
The award recognizes McCurdy's decades of sustained and influential contributions to medicinal chemistry research.
McCurdy is only the third current faculty member in the UF College of Pharmacy to earn this title.
Christopher McCurdy's promotion makes him the third faculty member in the college to earn the title of distinguished professor.
Nine UF pharmacy students traveled to Spain on a short study abroad trip.
The event gathered international alumni of the college for a weekend of networking and education.
The weeklong camp introduces rising seniors to pharmacy’s diverse professional pathways.
The UF College of Pharmacy honored outstanding faculty and staff during its award ceremony on June 17 in the HPNP Auditorium.
The deadline to apply to the Young Alumni Council is July 15, 2026.
