Chapman Pharmacy’s Rho Chi Chapter Wins 3 National Awards
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 Climbs National Rankings as Student Success Soars
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
Emmanuelle Schwartzman Receives Prestigious Rho Chi National Honor
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
On the CUSP: March 2026
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
Jerika Lam Receives Gilead INCLUSION Award for HIV Prevention
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
Students Engage in National Pharmacy Policy at RXImpact
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
Students Gain a Leg Up in Preparing for Competitive Pharmacy Fellowships
For aspiring pharmacists, the transition from pharmacy school to a full-time career in healthcare involves making important early-career decisions that can be difficult. Choosing between entering practice immediately, pursuing residency, or completing a fellowship often shapes the rest of a pharmacist’s career. For future pharmacists considering a fellowship, CUSP offers PHRM 792 and 793: Path
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Publishes CUSP Study on National Variability in Inconsistencies in APPE Preparation
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
Sumbria’s Alzheimer’s Research Earns BPS Paper of the Year Recognition
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
On the CUSP: February 2026
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