Luke O'Connell

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Emmanuelle Schwartzman Receives Prestigious Rho Chi National Honor

April 6, 2026 by | School of Pharmacy

Emmanuelle Swartzman, Pharm.D., received the Wayne Pittman Outstanding Service Award from the National Rho Chi Society at its Annual Meeting on March 21, 2026. This prestigious distinction is one of the Society’s highest honors, with Schwartzman recognized as only the second recipient in its history. The A. Wayne Pittman Outstanding Service Award recognizes individuals who

Goad Expands Immunization Training in Ethiopia and Nigeria

September 9, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

In bridging continents and public health disciplines, Chapman University’s Jeff Goad, Pharm.D., and another pharmacy leader, John Gräbenstein, Ph.D., are redefining the role of pharmacists in global immunization efforts. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and Population Services International (PSI) partnered with Goad and Gräbenstein to bring a proven U.S.-based immunization training model to Addis Ababa,

On the CUSP: August 2025

September 8, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

Grants  Dr. Sherry Yun Wang received a $3,500 award from the Supporting Open Access Research and Scholarship (SOARS) program at Chapman University. Publications Dr. Jeff Goad and others published “An update on state-level authority on pharmacy immunization” in Drug Topics.  Dr. Keykavous Parang, Dr. Syeda Nazish Sohaib, Dr. Eman H.M. Mohammed, Dr. Muhammad Imran Sajid,

Alumni Email Access Update

September 4, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

Starting with the Class of 2025, Chapman University graduates will keep access to their university email accounts for three years after completing their final course. This change also applies retroactively: Class of 2023 access will end in 2026 Class of 2024 access will end in 2027 Pre-2023 graduates will lose access on October 31, 2025.

Ko Secures Grant to Advance Spanish-Language Pharmacy Services and Chronic Disease Care

September 2, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

Jennifer Ko, Pharm.D., has received a grant from BD, Direct Relief, and the National Association of Community Health Centers in the amount of $225,000 for her proposal “Meeting patients where they are: Addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) through Spanish language-concordant and mobile clinical pharmacy services.” This proposal was submitted on behalf of Family Health

Announcing 2025 Alumni Award Recipients

August 27, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

CUSP is pleased to recognize two outstanding alumni whose impact is felt through mentorship, professional leadership, and service to Chapman University and the broader pharmacy field. Following this year’s White Coat Ceremony, the Alumni Leadership Award was presented to John Andraos, Pharm.D., and the Alumni Distinguished Service Award was presented to Isaac Lee, Pharm.D. Andraos

On the CUSP: July 2025

August 5, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

Awards and Recognitions Dr. Rocke Demark will serve on the AACP Admissions Workshop Advisory Committee for 2025-26.  Grants Dr. Ajay Sharma was awarded a grant in the amount of $47,137 by Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to evaluate the ocular safety and trans corneal penetration of the test compound Tarsus NCE1.  Publications Amanda Brown, Dr. Laressa Bethishou,

Alumna Advances Innovation in Regulatory Affairs

July 29, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

Regulatory affairs is one of the most impactful careers in life sciences. Professionals intersect science, policy, and innovation to bring effective medical products to the market. For Priyanka Dheer, M.S., Chapman University School of Pharmacy offered a uniquely supportive environment to explore regulatory affairs during her time as a Master’s student. Courses like Ethics, Regulation,

CUSP Delivers Life-Saving Skills with Stop the Bleed

June 16, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

In life-threatening emergencies, every second matters, and our students know that mere moments can prevent fatalities. Each year, Chapman University School of Pharmacy students teach our neighbors throughout Southern California to have proactive responses and how to be active bystanders following traumatic events as part of the Stop the Bleed campaign. Stop the Bleed is

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