Proven Everywhere

Julie Nguyen BC'21 Prepared for Success in Medical School, Cancer Research
May 26, 2021
A standout student and researcher who will soon author her first scholarly article, Julie Nguyen BC'21 plans to attend medical school following graduation to continue cancer research. Nguyen earned the distinction of valedictorian and addressed the Class of 2021 at the Bicentennial Commencement Ceremony on May 26, 2021.
At USciences, Conor Glass PHTX'21 Found Passion and Community
May 26, 2021
While Conor Glass PHTX'21 graduated from USciences with the Bicentennial Class in 2021, he is prepared to return to campus in short order to continue his education in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Downs Dedicates His Career to Educating About Substance Use Disorder
May 19, 2021
A well-respected professor of clinical pharmacy with more than 48 years at University of the Sciences, George E. Downs PharmD'72 has dedicated his career to educating student pharmacists about the prevention of substance abuse and the role of a pharmacist in helping those with substance use disorders (SUD).
Alumni Spotlight: Brianna Ligotski DPT'18
May 17, 2021
A physical therapist, Dr. Ligotski works at Kaiser Permanente outpatient medical center in Stockton, CA, and recently earned specialty board certification in neurological physical therapy.
Veteran Defends Dissertation on 30-Year Anniversary of Service in Persian Gulf War
May 06, 2021
After joining and serving in the Marines at 19, Matt Bahr PhD (Pharmaceutics) found his way into a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing as a plant engineer at GlaxoSmithKline.
USciences Noted as #1 for Return On Investment
April 19, 2021
USciences was recently noted for being number one for return on investment among private colleges in Pennsylvania by MSN Money and Stacker.
OT Alumna Pursues Passions in Geriatric, Non-Traditional Care
April 19, 2021
When looking to pursue her degree in Occupational Therapy (OT), USciences caught the attention of alumna Christine Repp, OTR/L, HS'00, MOT'00.
Nishaminy Kasbekar P'93 PharmD'95 Named Chief Pharmacy Officer at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
March 29, 2021
Kasbekar was named Chief Pharmacy Officer at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and hopes to work to advance the role pharmacists can have in patient care.
Alumnus Owned Pharmacy Distributed COVID Vaccine to Community
February 15, 2021
Mayank Amin PharmD'09 was featured in two stories from The Philadelphia Inquirer about his pharmacy, Skippack Pharmacy, distributing a delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine to their community.
Alumnae Find Support System for 'Mompreneurs'
February 03, 2021
Carrie Pagliano MPT'99, founder of Carrie Pagliano Physical Therapy in Arlington, Va., and Lauren (Smith) Sok MPT'00, founder of Functionize Health & Physical Therapy in Decatur, Ga., have always had each other to lean on. They wanted fellow "mompreneurs" to have that same support system.
Alumna Broadcasts Black, Female Experience on Black Women Pharmacists, The Podcast
December 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.
Warner, Inventor of the Sugar Coated Pill, Revolutionized Drug Delivery
December 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 Education
December 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 Forward
December 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 Psychiatrist
December 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 PCP
December 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 Industry
December 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 Medicine
December 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.
Clara Marshall, PCP 1876 Went on to Lecture Future Pharmacy Leaders
December 14, 2020
Although Susan Hayhurst was the first woman to graduate from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1883, the first on record as attending classes was Clara Marshall, during the 1875-1876 school year.