For CUSP student Mariana Velarde-Alvarez, the path to pharmacy has always been about people. Born and raised locally in San Diego, Mariana began her pharmacy journey through Chapman University’s APEx program, then matriculated into the Pharm.D. program. “From a young age, I felt drawn to pharmacy because of its focus on medication management and the
On May 13, 2026, Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) held its annual Research Day, a celebration of scientific inquiry and professional growth that brought together master’s and PhD students in the Pharmaceutical Sciences programs, PharmD students, research fellows, faculty, and distinguished guests from across the health sciences. The morning opened with remarks from Dr.
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Neeloufar Fakourfar was recognized through a CSHP Spotlight this month with an article highlighting her pharmacy journey. Dr. Amy Kang was invited as a guest speaker on the Duke University Antimicrobial Stewardship Outreach Network podcast to discuss her recent publication: “Assessment of Antimicrobial Transition Errors From Hospitals to Skilled Nursing Facilities.”
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
Participating in academic pharmacy conferences provides Pharm.D. students with impactful opportunities to explore research, network with professionals, and build their careers while completing coursework and rotations. Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) prepares our students for these opportunities through practice presentations, faculty mentorship, and conference funding. Building Community Through Pharmacy Conferences For CUSP student Harvey
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
What Do You Study in a Master’s in Regulatory Affairs? Every day, individuals rely on a constellation of treatments, therapies and medical devices that have improved lives immeasurably. But those innovations aren’t just effective. They’re also safe, thanks to strict regulations imposed by government regulators both in the U.S. and in other countries. A master’s
CUSP’s chapter of the National Rho Chi Society was selected for three awards at the 2026 Rho Chi Virtual Annual Meeting, held Saturday, March 21. Led by President Nathan Nguyen and the Executive Board, CUSP’s chapter received the Spring 2026 Project Proposal Award for their proposal “Combating Vaccine Hesitancy One Needle at a Time.” Proposals
Chapman University School of Pharmacy has climbed to 74th in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, marking a six-spot improvement from the previous cycle and a remarkable rise from 99th in 2023. Our Pharm.D. graduates achieved a 93.7% first-time pass rate on the 2025 North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), outperforming both the
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Emmanuelle Schwartzman received the A. Wayne Pittman Outstanding Service Award from the National Rho Chi Society at the Annual Meeting on March 21, 2026. This is one of the highest awards given by the Society with Dr. Schwartzman being the 2nd recipient of the award. The award recognizes individuals who have