University Of Southern Nevada

Dr. Larry Fannin was appointed dean of the University of Southern Nevada’s South Jordan, Utah campus and professor of pharmacy practice in spring 2006, bringing with him three decades academic experience, both as an educator and administrator.

Prior to joining the University of Southern Nevada, Dr. Fannin served as associate dean of academic and student affairs and professor of pharmacy practice at the Hampton University, School of Pharmacy in Hampton, Va. While there, Dr. Fannin played an instrumental role in the planning, development and implementation of the university’s School of Pharmacy, the 81st college/school of pharmacy to be established in the United States. He also provided oversight of the School of Pharmacy’s academic program development and faculty and student recruitment activities. Dr. Fannin’s academic experience also includes various administrative and faculty positions over a 20-year period at Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Tallahassee.

In addition to his roles in academia, Dr. Fannin has continued to practice pharmacy, serving most recently as staff pharmacist at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Hampton, Va. Earlier, Dr. Fannin was staff pharmacist at Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center and director of pharmacy services at Southwest Community Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Over the years, Dr. Fannin has offered his pharmacy practice expertise as a consultant to various organizations across the country.

Dr. Fannin’s professional affiliations include the American Pharmaceutical Association, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, National Pharmaceutical Association, Association of Black Hospital Pharmacists, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Rho Chi National Honor Society for Pharmacy, and various state and local pharmacy associations.

Since relocating to Utah, Dr. Fannin has become actively involved in the Utah Medical Education Council’s Pharmacy Workforce Committee, Utah Pharmacy Association and Utah Society of Health-System Pharmacists, all of which are working to solve the critical shortage of licensed pharmacists in the state.