Donna Strum

Donna Strum serves as Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Executive Director of the Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences at The University of Mississippi. She holds dual roles as Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her career includes leadership roles at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences before returning to her alma mater in 2008.

Education:

• B.S. Pharmaceutical Science, University of Mississippi (1995)
• M.S. Pharmaceutical Science, University of Mississippi (1997)
• Ph.D. Pharmacy Administration, University of Mississippi (1999)

Research Focus: Dr. Strum specializes in medication adherence, pharmacy education innovation, and health outcomes. Her work emphasizes improving quality in pharmacy care through tools like the EPIQ program, which trains pharmacists in quality measurement and improvement. She also advocates for equitable medication access and community pharmacy practices.

Awards:

• 2015 Duncan Neuhauser Award (Academy for Healthcare Improvement)
• 2016 Faculty Instructional Innovations Award (School of Pharmacy)

Administration & Leadership: As Dean, she oversees academic and operational matters including budgeting, student retention, and faculty affairs. Her tenure includes restructuring graduate curricula and fostering inclusivity, earning the university’s Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness award. She leads the Research Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, advancing translational research in pharmaceutical sciences.