Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Meet our Recruiters at Everett Community College
2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Everett Community College, Everett, WA
We’re headed to Everett Community College! Visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Let us know you’ll be there!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual Advising Session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiters at Green River College in Auburn
2026-02-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
We’re headed to Green River College! Visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Location: Student Affairs Building, Room 104
Let us know you’ll be there!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual advising session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiters at Highline College
2026-02-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Highline College, Des Moines, WA
We’re headed to Highline College! Stop by the NW STEP (Northwest Student Transfer Education Partnership) Winter Transfer Fair to visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Location: Building 3, Room 103
Sign up for an individual advising session or let us know if you’re planning to stop by the Transfer Fair!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual Advising Session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiters at Olympic College
2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Olympic College, Bremerton, WA
We’re headed to Olympic College! Visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Location: MESA Center, Building 8
Sign up for an advising session!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual advising session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiters at Cascadia College
2026-02-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Cascadia College, Bothell, WA
We’re headed to Cascadia College! Visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Location: CC1 Lobby
Let us know you’ll be there!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual advising session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiters at Edmonds College
2026-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Edmonds College, Lynnwood, WA
We’re headed to Edmonds College! Stop by the Winter 2026 Transfer Fair to meet our recruiters!
Location: Brier Hall Student Lounge First Floor
Let us know you’ll be there!

Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!
Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan!

WSU PharmD Preview Day
2026-02-09 10:00 - 14:00 | WSU Spokane, PBS Lobby, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Get an inside look at what it means to be a future Coug pharmacist at our PharmD Preview Day! Explore our beautiful campus on a guided tour and connect with our students and faculty who are eager to share their experiences with you. You’ll gain firsthand insight into the supportive, collaborative, and inspiring community that makes our program stand out. From academic excellence to student life, you’ll see why our college is so special.
Lunch and Coug spirit will be provided!
You must RSVP to attend!

Coug Day at the Capitol
2026-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
WSU students from all five campuses come together in Olympia for Coug Day at the Capitol to discuss upcoming bills that directly impact students and their lives. Students who are interested in participating can contact the HUB.

Student pharmacists will also be visiting the capitol in February to advocate for the pharmacy profession during Legislative Day.

ASHP CougaRx Nation Alumni & Friends Reception
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Luxor Hotel & Casino – Tower One Penthouse Suite, 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join the CougaRx Nation Alumni Community in Las Vegas for our reception during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with Cougar pharmacists, students, faculty, staff and friends.
Once you get to the Luxor Hotel – head to the Gold elevators and there will be someone there to help you find us (Floor 22, Room 213).

Meet our Recruiter at Olympic College
2025-12-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Olympic College, Bremerton, WA
We’re headed to Olympic College! Stop by the Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at Edmonds College
2025-12-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Edmonds College, Lynnwood, WA
We’re headed to Edmonds College! Stop by the In-State University Transfer Event to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: Brier Hall Student Lounge and Cafeteria
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at Tacoma Community College
2025-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
We’re headed to Tacoma Community College! Stop by the Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: Building 11
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Spokane CougaRx Nation Alumni & Friends Social
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Ruby River Hotel Conference Room, 700 North Division Street, Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Join the CougaRx Nation Alumni Community in Spokane for a special National Rural Health Day social!
Interim Dean Julie Akers will share updates on the college and we will be presenting the Alumni Achievement Award from the Washington State University Alumni Association to our very own Professor Josh Neumiller. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with Cougar pharmacists, students, faculty, staff and friends.
RSVP

National Rural Health Day Panel - Preparing for Change
2025-11-20 12:10 | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
In celebration of National Rural Health Day, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will host a seminar discussing the challenges facing rural health care and the role pharmacists play in access to care. Panelists will share their experiences of working in rural settings at critical access hospitals, ambulatory care, and telepharmacy networks as well as the legislative process to support these areas of need.

Cori Farrar, Director of Pharmacy at Newport Hospital & Health Services
James Hendrix-Ward, Pharmacy Operations Manager at NEW Health
Justin Peters, CFO at Newport Hospital & Health Services
Washington State Senator Marcus Riccelli
Desiree Sweeney, CEO of New Health

RSVP

Thank you to Albertsons for sponsoring this event.

Meet our Recruiter in Bellingham, Washington!
2025-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Whatcom Community College, 237 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
We’re headed to Whatcom Community College! Stop by the Whatcom Community College Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter in Mount Vernon, Washington!
2025-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Skagit Valley, 2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
We’re headed to Skagit Valley College! Stop by the Skagit Valley Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter in Vancouver, Washington!
2025-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
We’re headed to Clark College! Stop by the Clark College Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Doctor of Pharmacy Career Fair - Yakima
2025-11-06 11:00 - 13:00 | MultiCare Learning Center and Delta Dental Equity Hall Foyer, 3008 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, WA, 98901, United States
Career Fair introduces WSU pharmacy students to representatives from a variety of industries including biotechnology, health care institutions, and pharmacies. It is a great opportunity to:

Network with those in the field and learn about diverse career opportunities
Speak directly with hiring representatives
Connect with residency programs

Learn more about the Career Fair
Thank you to QFC for sponsoring this year’s Career Fair events in Yakima and Spokane.

Doctor of Pharmacy Career Fair - Spokane
2025-11-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Spokane Center for Clinical Research and Simulation (SCCRS), 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Career Fair introduces WSU pharmacy students to representatives from a variety of industries including biotechnology, health care institutions, and pharmacies. It is a great opportunity to:

Network with those in the field and learn about diverse career opportunities
Speak directly with hiring representatives
Connect with residency programs

Learn more about the Career Fair
Thank you to QFC for sponsoring this year’s Career Fair events in Spokane and Yakima.

Meet our Recruiter in Auburn, Washington!
2025-11-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
We’re headed to Green River Community College in Auburn, WA! Stop by the Green River Community College Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Wake Up With Research - Bridging Gaps in Pediatric Health: From Neurodevelopment to Immune Response
2025-11-05 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Join us for November’s Wake Up With Research seminar, featuring WSU researchers and collaborators from Seattle Children’s Research Institute presenting innovative approaches to pediatric health.
Learn more and register
Presentations include:
Connecting childhood obesity to asthma: Investigating the impact of leptin on airway epithelial cell differentiation and viral immune response

Erica Crespi, PhD, and Kourtnie Whitfield, PhD, WSU School of Biological Sciences
Jason Debley, MD, MPH, and Weston Powell, MD, PhD, Center for Respiratory Biology and Therapeutics

Disparities in neurodevelopmental follow-up of high-risk infants in rural communities

Eka, Burduli, PhD, Dept. of Community and Behavioral Health, WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Brent Collett, SCRI, Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development

Researchers at Washington State University are discovering new solutions to some of today’s most challenging health issues, including addiction, autism, cancer, chronic illness, rural health, neurological disease, sleep, and much more. WSU Spokane’s Wake Up With Research series gives you a chance to hear directly from experts and scientists as they share their discoveries that help untangle complex problems to enrich our health and quality of life.

Meet our Recruiter at HOSA's Fall Leadership Conference at WSU Spokane
2025-11-01 08:00 - 16:00 | WSU Spokane, 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Stop by the HOSA’s Fall Leadership Conference at WSU Spokane to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: WSU Spokane – Academic Center (SAC)
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

WSU PharmD Preview Day
2025-10-31 09:00 - 13:00 | WSU Spokane, PBS Lobby, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Get an inside look at what it means to be a future Coug pharmacist at our PharmD Preview Day! Explore our beautiful campus on a guided tour, sit in on a real PharmD class, and connect with our students and faculty who are eager to share their experiences with you. You’ll gain firsthand insight into the supportive, collaborative, and inspiring community that makes our program stand out. From academic excellence to student life, you’ll see why our college is so special. And since it’s October, don’t be surprised if a little Halloween spirit sneaks in—costumes optional!
Lunch and Coug spirit will be provided!
You must RSVP to attend!

Meet our Recruiter at Central Washington University
2025-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
We’re headed to Central Washington University! Stop by the CWU Fall Career, Internship, and Grad School Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: SURC Ballroom
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Pharmacy Tailgate
2025-10-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Wegner Hall parking lot, 1505 NE Stadium Way, Pullman, WA, 99164, United States
Celebrate with the pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and WSU Health Sciences community before cheering on the Cougs as they take on the University of Toledo. Go Cougs!
The first 50 attendees will also receive a free 2025 College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Tailgate t-shirt courtesy of QFC!

While our tailgate is free to attend, please RSVP through our Pharmacy Weekend registration portal. Learn more about Pharmacy Weekend
Game time is 12:30 p.m. according to the WSU Cougar Football Schedule.

Need tickets or a ride to the big game?
The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has reserved a ticket block! Purchase through this link for your chance to sit with students, alumni, and friends of the college.
There is also a football game day bus making roundtrips from Spokane to Pullman and from the Tri-Cities to Pullman.

Crimson Gala
2025-10-24 17:30 - 21:00 | Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino – Spokane Live Room, 14300 US-2, Airway Heights, WA, 99001, United States
An evening of fun and Coug spirit to celebrate and honor our amazing pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences community and the impact of all that you do.
There will be games, opportunities to meet current students and catch up with alums, a live auction, and the presentation of mentor, preceptor, alumni, and lifetime achievement awards. All students, alums, family and friends of the college are invited!
Learn More and Register

Career Seminar Series: Professional Pathways in Pediatric Pharmacy and the Need for Professional Leadership
2025-10-23 12:10 - 13:00 | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
Emily Benefield (’08) is the Director of Hospital Pharmacy Services at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Benefield’s journey began at Washington State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. During her PGY1 and PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residencies at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Dr. Benefield found her calling as a pediatric pharmacist. Upon completion of her post-graduate training, Dr. Benefield practiced at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in the Pediatric and Cardiac Intensive Care Units. She subsequently transitioned her practice to the Solid Organ Transplant services, caring for pediatric organ recipients throughout the continuum of care. During this time, Dr. Benefield served as the PGY1 Residency Site Coordinator and founded the PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy residency at Primary Children’s Hospital, demonstrating her commitment to developing the next generation of pediatric pharmacy leaders.

Dr. Benefield joined the leadership team at Seattle Children’s Hospital as the Pharmacy Clinical Programs Manager leading a team of highly qualified, decentralized pharmacists and impacting the care of pediatric patients on a larger scale. She was promoted to the Director role with oversight over the inpatient pharmacy operations, decentralized pharmacy services, and the investigational drug service. Dr. Benefield concurrently earned her Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Utah while serving the patients and team members at Seattle Children’s. Dr. Benefield is committed to creating opportunities for growth and development within pediatric pharmacy to continue to elevate the profession and support the advocacy for pediatric patients.

Please RSVP to receive a lunch compliments of this year’s sponsors!

Spokane Location: SPBS 101
Yakima Location: UCC527 (Hyatt)

Thank you to Albertsons and Walgreens for sponsoring the Career Seminar Series.

Meet our Recruiter at Edmonds College
2025-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Edmonds College, Lynnwood, WA
We’re headed to Edmonds College! Stop by the Washington Council for High School-College Relations (WCHSCR) Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: Brier Hall Student Lounge First Floor
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at UC Davis
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | UC Davis, Davis, CA
We’re headed to UC Davis! Stop by the Pre-Health Conference at UC Davis to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.

Registration is required to attend. The last day to register for the conference is Sunday, October 12.

Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at Highline College
2025-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Highline College, Des Moines, WA
We’re headed to Highline College! Stop by the Washington Council for High School-College Relations (WCHSCR) Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: Building 8, Mt. Townsend
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
