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Proven Everywhere
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.
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.
Clara Marshall, PCP 1876 Went on to Lecture Future Pharmacy LeadersDecember 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.
- 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.
Christina Hopkins Psy'14 Returns to Alma Mater as Adjunct ProfessorAugust 17, 2020
University of the Sciences equipped Christina Hopkins Psy'14 with all the tools necessary to move on and be successful in graduate school; now she hopes to do the same for current and future USciences students.
USciences Community Responds to COVID-19August 01, 2020
Learn how USciences graduates, students, and faculty are impacting the worlds of healthcare and science in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read their stories of care, compassion, and ingenuity during these unprecedented times.
Medical Humanities Program Opens Doors for Jenna Kwiecinski MedHum'20, BMS'20July 07, 2020
A pre-med student studying Biomedical Sciences, Jenna Kwiecinski MedHum'20, BMS'20 picked up a second major, Medical Humanities, to indulge her interests and expand her perspective.
Pre-Health Alumni Speak to Students about Life after USciencesJune 10, 2020
Alumni of USciences' Pre-Health Program shared their experiences with current students during a virtual alumni event on May 8, 2020, giving advice about applying to graduate school, the transition into their graduate programs, and the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
USciences' DPT Clinical Experience Helps Alumnus Discover his SpecialtyJune 02, 2020
When Anthony Martin DPT'19, began applying to physical therapy programs, he focused on a selection of schools in Philadelphia and New York City. Originally from the west coast, he and his wife were hoping to experience life in the northeast.
Physics Alumnus' Passion Led Him to Work in JapanJune 01, 2020
Christopher Petoukhoff's C'11, Phys'11, PhD, passion for science and engineering has given him many opportunities, including a position as a postdoctoral researcher in materials science and engineering at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology.
USciences PharmD Graduate Carries on 130-Year-Old LegacyMay 21, 2020
Eric Miekley PharmD'20 graduates from University of the Sciences' Philadelphia College of Pharmacy this spring, but his connection to the college goes back much longer than those of his classmates.
Michael Fox PharmD'20 Found Career During Clinical ExperienceMay 20, 2020
When deciding on a college, Michael Fox PharmD'20 knew he wanted to pursue a degree in pharmacy after seeing his dad, a pharmaceutical sales representative, working with healthcare providers.
Sahas Chandragiri BMS'20 Found Proven Pathway to Medical School at USciencesMay 19, 2020
Sahas Chandragiri BMS'20 comes from a family of doctors. Chandragiri will be attending Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, NJ this fall following in his family's footsteps.