Rudy Chang has been named the recipient of the 2026 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award, the highest honor for graduate students at Chapman University. The Doti Awards recognize distinguished academic achievement, scholarly or creative activity, and service, and are granted to one graduating master’s and one graduating doctoral student. Rudy joined Chapman University as
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,
Jerika Lam, Pharm.D., in collaboration with fellow CUSP faculty Enrique Seoane-Vazquez, Ph.D., has received a grant from Gilead Sciences in the amount of $195,430 for her research proposal “Evaluating the effectiveness of implementing lenacapavir as PrEP in underserved populations at a Federally Qualified Health Center.” Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs are highly effective to prevent individuals
Hosted by the National Association for Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), RxImpact 2026 invited CEOs, VPs of pharmacy, practicing pharmacists, and students to participate in congressional hearings to shape the future of the field. CUSP Pharm.D. student Ranae Whitaker attended this year’s RXImpact, where her academic experience and voice made an impact on the future of
A new study by Chapman University School of Pharmacy reveals how pharmacy schools across the United States approach the transition from classroom to practice settings (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)) differently, and findings reveal significant gaps in student preparedness. Published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (Navigating the Transition to APPEs: A Survey of
The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS) has awarded Rachita Sumbria, Ph.D., BPS Paper of the Year Award based on the publication, “Hepatic LRP-1 plays an important role in amyloidosis in Alzheimer’s disease mice: Potential role in chronic heavy alcohol feeding.” The paper was published in Neurobiology of Disease journal, which has an impact
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Jeff Goad was awarded the 2026-2027 Faculty Sabbatical and Development Award. Dr. Neeloufar Fakourfar was awarded the OCSHP Pharmacist of the Year Award at the OCSHP Banquet. The OCSHP Pharmacist of the Year Award is the organization’s highest individual honor, recognizing one exceptional pharmacist who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the
The 6th Annual Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference (PCPSC) gathered healthcare professionals, patient safety officers, pharmacists, and academic leaders on February 26–27, 2026, at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California. Co-hosted by Chapman University School of Pharmacy and the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP), in collaboration with the California Association of
Walgreens has awarded two annual scholarships to Chapman University Doctor of Pharmacy students, each worth $2,500, showing their ongoing commitment to support the next generation of pharmacy professionals. The Walgreens Multilingual Scholarship is awarded to a student who is fluent in one or more languages in addition to English and is actively involved in promoting
Chapman University is proud to recognize Assistant Professor Neelou Fakourfar, Pharm.D., as the recipient of the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OCSHP) Pharmacist of the Year Award. In addition, rising pharmacist and student leader Rachel Nguyen has been awarded the distinguished Bob Stein Scholarship. The OCSHP Pharmacist of the Year Award is the organization’s
Comprehensive pharmacy training involves educating students about the wide spectrum of career paths they can pursue upon graduation. For those drawn to academia, pharmacists teach, conduct research, and shape the minds of future healthcare practitioners. Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) offers a specialized Teaching Skills Certificate Program that transforms interest into expertise for Doctor
After nearly 35 years of service in academia, Mary Gutierrez will retire in December 2025, concluding a career marked by expertise and a commitment to advancing pharmacy. A nationally recognized authority in psychiatric pharmacy, Gutierrez has long been board-certified by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties and has contributed to the evolving practices of mental health
Students Engage in National Pharmacy Policy at RXImpact