2025 Inductees
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Carolyn Oubre Maggio, RPh ('63)
Carolyn was a trailblazer in Louisiana pharmacy. As a pharmacy student, she received
the 鈥淢ost Outstanding Freshman鈥� Award in 1960 and 鈥淥utstanding Senior Woman鈥� Award
for 1962-1963. She also served as president of Kappa Epsilon. Carolyn made history
as the first woman named Louisiana Pharmacist of the Year (1989) by the Louisiana
Pharmacist Association (LPA). Throughout her career, she held key leadership roles
at the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, shaping and implementing programs
like Medicaid, Prospective Drug Utilization Review (ProDUR), and Louisiana Children鈥檚
Health Insurance (LaCHIP). She leaves a legacy defined by visionary leadership, tireless
service to the citizens of Louisiana, and a deep loyalty to her colleagues and the
profession of pharmacy. Her influence continues to shape pharmacy practice in our
state and beyond.
Marty R. McKay, RPh ('74)
Marty has been a cornerstone of Louisiana pharmacy for over 50 years. From serving
patients at Pearson Drugs in Lecompte, LA, to shaping policy on the Louisiana Board
of Pharmacy, Marty鈥檚 impact is profound. Honored with awards like Louisiana Pharmacist
of the Year (1997), the Bowl of Hygeia (2016), and the Board of Pharmacy鈥檚 Distinguished
Service Award, he exemplifies the spirit of service that defines the profession. Marty
is a generous contributor to the College of Pharmacy鈥檚 Dufilho Society鈥攈elping to
support student achievements and innovation in the College's pursuit of excellence.
Peggy Van, RPh ('73)
Peggy is well-known in Louisiana pharmacy, with decades of service across community,
hospital, and relief settings. A passionate advocate for women in pharmacy, she is
a founding member of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Women in Pharmacy
鈥淲all of Women.鈥� Her involvement in organized pharmacy through the years is remarkable.
She has held multiple leadership roles with the Louisiana Pharmacists Association
(LPA) (president twice) and the Fifth District Pharmacy Association. Peggy鈥檚 many
honors鈥攊ncluding LPA鈥檚 Pharmacist of the Year, Merck Outstanding Leadership Award,
and the ULM College of Pharmacy鈥檚 Meritorious Achievement Award鈥攔eflect her lifelong
dedication to patient care and professional excellence.
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