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Alumni News
USciences Alumni, Students Receive COVID-19 VaccineJanuary 15, 2021
USciences alumni, students working on the front lines in healthcare institutions were among some of the first to be vaccinated for COVID-19. For many, the vaccine is a sign of hope for the future and a symbol of the importance of science and healthcare.
Alumna Broadcasts Black, Female Experience on Black Women Pharmacists, The PodcastDecember 22, 2020
In an effort to provide an outlet to support Black Women pharmacists and highlight their success in the field, Ijeoma Ekeocha PharmD'09, Clinical Pharmacy Manager for Specialty Pharmacy Services at a large academic institution in New York City, created a podcast in 2020, Black Women Pharmacists, with no previous experience.
Students Learn First Hand About Substance Use Disorder in Virtual Panel DiscussionDecember 21, 2020
About 40 students and faculty attended a virtual panel discussion which featured two recent USciences graduates sharing their stories of dealing with and overcoming substance use disorder.
Warner, Inventor of the Sugar Coated Pill, Revolutionized Drug DeliveryDecember 14, 2020
Warner's major contribution to the profession, and a game-changer in the administration of drugs ever since it debuted in 1857.
Hayhurst Led a Life of Service Across Pharmacy, Medicine and EducationDecember 14, 2020
Susan Hayhurst was PCP's first female graduate, but that distinction she earned in 1883 was just one in a long, remarkable life of professional service across pharmacy, medicine, and education.
A $50 scholarship enabled Pauline Tabachnick to Continue her Education, So She Paid it ForwardDecember 14, 2020
Pauline Tabachnick's persistence and determination allowed her to graduate high school in a completely new country, and then attend Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, all only a few years after arriving at 15 years old.
Lynette Hammond McNeal Endured Segregation and Racism to Advance her Career as an Adolescent PsychiatristDecember 14, 2020
Serving in the United States Army in 1949 as a black woman was a fraught position to say the least. But before Lynnette Hammond McNeal became a chemist, physician, and leading adolescent psychiatrist, she did just that.
Practitioner, Researcher and Educator: Remington was 'Teacher of Teachers'December 14, 2020
Now synonymous with achievement in pharmacy, the Remington Honor Medal is bestowed each year by the APhA on an outstanding figure in the field--practitioners, researchers, educators. Joseph P. Remington was all three.
From Immigrant to Distinguished Pharmacist, Griffith Made his Mark on PCPDecember 14, 2020
When Ivor Griffith first arrived in the United States, he was still a teenager, and could scarcely have imagined the impact he would make on the discipline.
Wellcome and Burroughs Laid the Groundwork for the Modern Pharmaceutical IndustryDecember 14, 2020
In founding their namesake firm in 1880, Henry Wellcome and Silas Burroughs were not just laying the groundwork for one company, but rather the pharmaceutical industry as we know it today.
Minton Made his Mark in Pharmacy, History, and MedicineDecember 14, 2020
An early African-American graduate of PCP, Henry McKee Minton was not only a pioneering figure in pharmacy, he also had major roles in Philadelphia history, medicine, and Greek life.
- Ruth Emma Miller's Research Advanced Immunology Research
December 14, 2020
Miller was born in Philadelphia, and attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy for her bachelors and masters' degrees.
- Louis J Lupo Named to Board of Trustees
December 11, 2020
USciences Board of Trustees has appointed a new board member, Louis J. Lupo P'76, PharmD'01, Board Chair James J. Rivard P'81, MBA announced Friday.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Grant To Fund USciences' Hepatitis C EffortDecember 04, 2020
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has awarded a USciences student and faculty member a grant to develop a community pharmacy-driven program to impact individuals with Hepatitis C.
USciences Online Graduate Helps Make Immediate Changes in Patient's LivesDecember 03, 2020
Originally looking at many program options, Emely Pucheu HADM'20 ultimately chose USciences Online's Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration.
Alumna Chooses to Continue Her Education with USciences OnlineNovember 12, 2020
When looking to continue her education, alumna Gwenevere Creque MT’78, HIGC’20 discovered that USciences Online offered just what she was looking for.
Pharmacy Alumni Installed in PA Pharmacists Association LeadershipNovember 06, 2020
The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) recently installed alumni Thomas Franko, PharmD'11, BCACP as the 2020-2021 President-Elect, and Michelle Murphy, MS, PharmD'08, as the 2020-2021 MCO/Industry/Government Director.
2020 Alumni Association Annual Award CeremonyOctober 23, 2020
USciences marked an unconventional, virtual Reunion event with the annual The Alumni Association Award Ceremony on Saturday, October 10, to recognize the achievements of four outstanding alumni.
Pharmacy Faculty and Alumni Honored by Pennsylvania Pharmacists AssociationOctober 15, 2020
The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association recently presented awards to Richard Ost P'82; Daniel Ventricelli, PharmD, MPH; and Elizabeth Harris, PharmD, at a Virtual Annual Conference held on October 2, 2020.
Alumni Share First Job Advice With StudentsOctober 14, 2020
The Young Professionals Organization (YPO) hosted two virtual Pharmacy Career panels This summer focused on networking and leveraging the most from residencies.