Pharmacy News and Events

$500,000 Gift Supports Students at Wegmans School of Pharmacy A Wegmans School of Pharmacy patch on a white coat.

09/16/2021 - In a continuation of her generous support of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College, nationally renowned pharmacist and entrepreneur Lucy P. Malmberg has given $500,000 to support student scholarships and educational technology.

U.S. News and World Report Calls Fisher a “Best College” Seal: U.S. News & Wolrd Report Best Colleges National Universities 2022

09/13/2021 - For 11 consecutive years, St. John Fisher College has earned a place on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” feature.

Largest Class in History Begins at Wegmans School of Pharmacy Dean Christine Birnie puts a white coat on a first-year pharmacy student.

09/08/2021 - Last week, more than 110 members of the Class of 2025 - the largest class in the history of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy - were officially welcomed into the pharmacy profession.

Fisher Programs Among RBJ Readers’ Favorites Students interact in a classroom.

08/04/2021 - St. John Fisher College’s undergraduate and graduate programs were selected as the top “reader favorites” in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2021 Reader Rankings Awards.

Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Program Celebrates 2021 Participants Participants of the 2021 Teaching and Learning Curriculum Certificate Program.

08/02/2021 - The Wegmans School of Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Curriculum Certificate Program is a yearly program for post-graduate pharmacy residents that educates on the principles of learning theory and how to apply when educating students, patients, and other health care professionals.

Three New Residents Join Wegmans School of Pharmacy Dr. Chieh (Jen) Chen, Dr. Tenzin Legdup, Dr. Jennifer Rafferty

07/26/2021 - This summer, three new residents will begin in the Wegmans School of Pharmacy’s year-long pharmacy residency program, gaining real-world experience in a vast array of clinical settings as consulting members of health care teams.

Pharmacy Professor Contributes to Study on Effectiveness of Wastewater Surveillance on College Campuses Todd Camenisch

05/18/2021 - Wastewater monitoring is a promising tool for COVID-19 surveillance, according to a new paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Public Health. Researchers from the University of Rochester co-led this study, which synthesizes initial wastewater surveillance efforts at 25 colleges and universities from across the country, including St. John Fisher College.

White Coat Ceremony Ushers Class of 2024 into Pharmacy Profession Members of the Class of 2024 pose in their white coats.

05/12/2021 - The Wegmans School of Pharmacy at St. John Fisher College officially welcomed its on-campus first-year students into the pharmacy profession during the annual White Coat Ceremony, held on Monday, May 10.

Biology, Education, Pharmacy Faculty Recognized for Research, Teaching Excellence Dr. Nathan (left) with a member of the pharmacy Class of 2021.

05/09/2021 - This Commencement season, three members of the St. John Fisher College faculty were named recipients of the College’s most prestigious scholarship and teaching honors.

Wegmans School of Pharmacy Celebrates Class of 2021 Graduates of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy anticipate the start of their Commencement ceremony.

05/07/2021 - The Wegmans School of Pharmacy honored more than 90 baccalaureate and doctoral graduates during a Commencement ceremony held on Friday, May 7. In addition to receiving their diploma, the graduates of the Pharm.D. degree received their doctoral hoods.

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