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The School of Pharmacy has developed and maintained reciprocal global experience/exchange programs with two Japanese Universities. This fall’s School of Pharmacy global exchange program with visiting Japanese pharmacy student, Renon, from Hoshi University in Tokyo, Japan, offered Pacific students a meaningful look into global pharmacy practice, pharmacy education, healthcare system, cultural differences, and the value of international collaboration.

On Monday, November 3, °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ School of Pharmacy hosted its third Career & Experiential Fair series since 2022, welcoming 26 organizations to Wingspan Event & Conference Center in Hillsboro for a full day of networking, professional development, and career exploration. Students from both PharmD pathways (3-year and 5-year) participated in the event.

The School of Pharmacy continues its efforts to create new opportunities for our students across diverse practice settings. One of these initiatives focuses on the continued growth and diversification of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) rotations.

The °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ pharmacy professor has been honored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for his publication surrounding his research on natural compounds that could help the treatment of high blood pressure.

On Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ School of Pharmacy be hosting our annual in-person Career & Experiential Fair at the Wingspan Conference and Events Center in Hillsboro, Oregon.

°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ School of Pharmacy is very excited to welcome our newest faculty member to our team!

Both Drs. Michael Espiritu and Jessica Merlo were awarded promotions on July 1, 2025.

This summer, our inaugural cohort of five-year pathway PharmD students successfully completed their first Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs).

May is always a busy and exciting time at the School of Pharmacy, and this year was no exception. As the summer season began, our campus was buzzing with activity—from board exam prep, exit focus groups, and the research showcase to graduation festivities and everything in between.

Across the street from the School of Pharmacy—just beyond the Max Light Rail tracks—sits the Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Lab. Though summer brings a quieter campus, the lab is anything but slow. Every year, our pharmaceutical sciences faculty and lab research staff provide enriching summer research experiences to undergraduate students through the ASPET SURF program, as well as to PharmD and Master’s students.

On May 19, 2025 the School of Pharmacy welcomed their new Assistant Professor, Dr. D. Chad Johnson.

As we do every year, the School of Pharmacy proudly hosted our Recognition and Awards Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our graduating PharmD and MS students.