The Washington State University (WSU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPPS) has a reputation for developing outstanding scientists and leaders in research. The college continually strives to provide opportunities for students to engage with preeminent faculty and globally-recognized researchers, and gain national recognition in the process.

Yadira Xitlalli Pérez-Páramo is a graduate student in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program at WSU in Spokane. She recently received recognition from several international research organizations for excellence in collaborative research and scholarship.

Pérez-Páramo is from Morelia, Michocán, Mexico. She studied chemistry at the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo in her hometown, and completed her master’s … » More …

Meagan Schut is a student pharmacist in the class of 2019 based in Yakima, Washington. She recently had the experience of a lifetime on rotation in Peru.

In the final year of pharmacy school, students complete six pharmacy practice rotations called Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). APPE rotations are immersive and experience-based learning under the supervision of a pharmacy preceptor, and prepare the student for professional practice. A seventh rotation is optional, and some students apply for an international rotation. The WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers international options for rotations in Ecuador, Peru, Vietnam, and Whales.

The Peru rotation is a joint … » More …

Tory Knebel was selected as one of 20 student pharmacists nationally to receive a $2,500 Pharmacists Mutual Community Pharmacy Scholarship.

Knebel is a student pharmacist at Washington State University in Spokane, Washington.

Winners were announced online in March 2018, Knebel applied for the scholarship last fall. The scholarship program acknowledges students interested in serving in an independent or small chain, community pharmacy, or in an underserved geographic area.

“My professional goal is to own and operate an independent community pharmacy,” Knebel said.

WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has a longstanding reputation of developing outstanding health care professionals and leaders in pharmacy. This is … » More …

Shannon Kozlovich, a graduate student studying pharmaceutical sciences at Washington State University in Spokane, was one of two students selected for a Washington Campus Compact Presidents’ Civic Leadership Award as part of the statewide Students Serving Washington Awards program.

Kozlovich was recognized on March 16, 2018, at a ceremony at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

The awards recognize student leaders from across Washington state. Nominees are selected for his or her exceptional leadership and commitment to addressing a critical issue on their campus or in their community. Kozlovich was nominated for her involvement as director of legislative affairs for the Associated Students of … » More …

By: Meg Comito

On April 17 College of Pharmacy students Yaoyi (Peyton) Xiao, Thomas Maslo,  Kathryn Rand, and Shannon Kozlovich received 2018 Washington State University (WSU) Spokane Chancellor’s Awards.

This award is an honor bestowed annually to students for their demonstration of exceptional leadership and service to the university and community. Recipients are identified by the WSU Spokane Chancellor Daryll DeWald and supporting committee.

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences student Shannon Kozlovich received the award for her advocacy and work as the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU) Director of Legislative Affairs.

One nominator said, “Shannon is passionate about advocating for those that … » More …