William J. Kinnard Jr., PhD, former dean and professor of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP), passed away in February 2023. He was known by the UMSOP community for overseeing significant change and expansion at the School during his 21-year tenure.
Kinnard received his Bachelor of Science in pharmacy and Master of Science in pharmacology from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his PhD in pharmacology at Purdue University. He served the School of Pharmacy as dean and professor from 1968 to 1989, as acting president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) from 1989 to 1990, and as acting assistant chancellor of the University System of Maryland from 1990 to 1991. He held various appointments with external organizations during his time at the School, including his service as vice chair of the Citizens Health Council, chair of the Board of Trustees of the United States Pharmacopeia Convention, and president and chair of the board of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. He was a founder of the Maryland Area Health Education Center system and an early proponent of interprofessional education.
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