Bill Larson
Dr. Bill Larson will be recognized with the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Alumni Service Award, which recognizes the service of a volunteer who has had a major impact on the University, its schools, colleges, departments, or faculty, or to the University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) or any of its constituent groups.
Bill's career legacy has been his work with children and adults with HIV in the Twin Cities metropolitan area to help them to be successful with their HIV medication through intensive adherence counseling, education, and follow- up. His knowledge, expertise and commitment have impacted numerous patient lives over a successful and impactful career spanning forty years. The College of Pharmacy relied on Bill's expertise and his willingness to impart his knowledge as a mentor and preceptor.
His dedication to supporting the University community extends to his work with the College of Pharmacy LGBTQIA+ Affinity group, as well as a board member for the University of MN Alumni Association Pride Affinity Group working to fulfill his "wish for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff and alumni at the College of Pharmacy is to feel more connected, and to feel more love and support from the University and all communities."
Nominated by the Pharmacy Alumni Society on behalf of the College of Pharmacy, this award is a deserved recognition of Bill's leadership and commitment to excellence. We are grateful that he is part of the college's community.