Brigham appointed associate director of marketing, communications and outreach

By Samantha Nebelecky

Published December 2, 2024

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katelynn (Katie) Brigham as the associate director of marketing, communications and outreach, effective November 11.

Print
“We are thrilled to welcome Katie to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. With her extensive background in higher education communications and her leadership in developing strategic marketing initiatives, she will play a key role in advancing our mission and elevating the profile of our school. ”
Gary Pollack, PhD, Dean and Professor,
UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Katie Brigham.

Brigham brings over a decade of comprehensive experience in higher education communications to SPPS. She most recently served as an associate director of communications in UB’s College of Arts Sciences (CAS), and previously served as an assistant director of communication at CAS from 2019-2023. In these roles, Brigham was responsible for developing and implementing communication plans and marketing strategies in alignment with unit leadership and UB’s strategic goals.

"I am excited to join the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and contribute to its long-standing tradition of excellence in education, research and community impact,” says Brigham. “I look forward to sharing the stories of our dedicated faculty, innovative research, and the remarkable achievements of our students and alumni as we continue to enhance the school’s reputation locally, nationally and globally."

As the associate director of marketing, communications and outreach at SPPS, Brigham will provide strategic direction and leadership for all school-wide communication and marketing initiatives. Her extensive marketing, digital content management and social media management skills will further enhance the regional, statewide, and national presence of our school.

"We are thrilled to welcome Katie to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences," says Gary Pollack, PhD, Dean, SPPS. “With her extensive background in higher education communications and her leadership in developing strategic marketing initiatives, she will play a key role in advancing our mission and elevating the profile of our school. I look forward to the positive impact she will make in this new position.”

For over 135 years, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has continually been a leader in the education of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, renowned for innovation in clinical practice and research. The school is accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education and is the No. 1 ranked school of pharmacy in New York State and No. 19 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.