Luke O'Connell

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What Happens in Pharmacy Clinical Rotations?

April 22, 2026 by | School of Pharmacy

What Happens in Pharmacy School Clinical Rotations? The classes you take as a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) student will expose you to every aspect of the profession. Clinical rotations are where you’ll put those lessons to work.  From once-a-week rotations in your first year to full-time rotation in your later studies, these hands-on opportunities build

Pharmacist of the Year Award Honors Hill Besinque, Highest Honor by California Society of Health-System Pharmacists

September 25, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

Kathleen Hill Besinque, Chapman University School of Pharmacy Professor, has been awarded the 2025 Pharmacist of the Year Award by the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists. This award honors one professional per year in California and is the highest honor given by CSHP. Before joining Chapman University, Hill Besinque had already mentored thousands of pharmacists

Student Pharmacists Take Advocacy to D.C.

September 18, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

This summer, three student pharmacists shaped the future of healthcare in the nation’s capital as part of the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI). Hosted by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), CUSP students Elena Wu (Vice President of Patient Care), Harvey Duong (OCPhA/CPhA Liaison), and Tien Dinh (APhA-ASP Regional Delegate) attended this year’s SLI, where their ideas,

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

AI Researcher of the Year Award Honors Sherry Wang

June 23, 2025 by | School of Pharmacy

Chapman University School of Pharmacy congratulates Sherry Wang, Ph.D., for being named the winner of the Women in AI’s AI Researcher of the Year Award (North America). This honor was presented on June 6 at the 2025 Women in AI Summit & Awards in Canada, which hosted hundreds of visionary minds who are responsible for

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