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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a pharmacy student? Join us for our upcoming webinar to get an inside look at pharmacy school from current student pharmacists at WSU. They’ll share their experience and answer questions from prospective students.

PharmD Webinar: Student Panel
Tuesday, November 17 at 6 - 7 p.m. Pacific Time

RSVP at the link in our stories. by @wsupharmacy

We're delighted to announce that Kim McKeirnan ('08) has been appointed chair of the Department of Pharmacotherapy at the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences!

With more than 13 years at the college and a background in community pharmacy, McKeirnan has dedicated her career to improving patient care and expanding access to health services. Her work bridges pharmacy education, clinical practice and research, with an impact that reaches far beyond WSU.

As department chair, McKeirnan will help shape pharmacy education, support faculty development and advance initiatives that promote student success.

Join us in congratulating Dr. McKeirnan on her new role with a "Go Cougs!" in the comments! by @wsupharmacy

Don't be frightened by our spooktacular students! They brought their spirit and ghoulish humor for Halloween!

The Coug community got creative today as students attended classes in costume and some first-years carried on the annual tradition of a group costume with Assistant Professor Jason Brouillard.

#GoCougs #HappyHalloween by @wsupharmacy

Join us November 19 for a special National Rural Health Day seminar!
Community, Culture, and Care: Rural Pharmacy Practice in Tribal Communities Across Washington
Thursday, November 19 at 12:10 - 1 p.m.

Hear from pharmacists working in tribal communities across Washington as they share insights from their work in the Indian Health Service, US Public Health Service and Tribal Health Systems. They will discuss opportunities to improve health outcomes with the exploration of how pharmacy education and the profession can better support and welcome students from tribal communities.

RSVP at the link in our stories. by @wsupharmacy

Everyday experiences define your educational journey: the faculty who support you, friendships you build, and moments that create lifelong memories.

WSU PharmD Preview Day gives future pharmacy students a tiny peak at our community and what it means to be a Coug pharmacist. Future potential Cougs meet faculty, explore the beautiful @wsuspokane campus, gain hands-on PharmD experience with a compounding activity, and have plenty of time to chat with current students about their experiences in the college.

And there's another one coming up in February! Join us Friday, February 5 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to get your own behind-the-scenes look at the college (RSVP required, link in bio). Or email pharmacy.admissions@wsu.edu to learn more about scheduling a personal visit. by @wsupharmacy

There's something truly special about being a Coug. It's in the support we see every day, getting a Go Cougs thousands of miles away from home, and the countless other experiences that come with being a part of the WSU community.

Get your own behind-the-scenes look at what makes WSU so special next week at PharmD Preview Day! RSVP at the link in our bio (required to attend)

Monday, October 26
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WSU Spokane Campus

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Audio described version of video available via the link in our bio. by @wsupharmacy

Some people build successful businesses. Others build something even more lasting: a legacy that inspires an entire profession.

That’s exactly what happened at the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, where independent pharmacy owners in Cascadia Pharmacy Group joined together to dedicate a room to Jeff Harrell, CEO of Cascadia Pharmacy Group—a powerful tribute to a WSU Coug pharmacist alumnus whose vision, entrepreneurship, and leadership have helped shape the future of independent pharmacy.

For these pharmacy owners, this was more than a gift. It was a way to say thank you to someone who has helped change the trajectory of their businesses, strengthened independent pharmacies, and ultimately made a difference in the lives of the communities they serve.

Their generosity is a reminder that philanthropy can do more than honor the past. It can help build the future with proceeds going towards pharmacy student scholarships.

Jeff and Cascadia Pharmacy Group, thank you for inspiring others to believe in what community pharmacies can accomplish—and for showing us the power of a legacy that keeps giving. by @wsupharmacy

Join us next week for a Distinguished Alumni Seminar: The Future of Pharmaceuticals: A Nonlinear Path to Healthcare

Thursday, October 29 biosimilars trailblazer and WSU alumnus Sarfaraz Niazi will discuss his career path and expertise. For more than five decades, he has championed a mission to make life-saving biological medicines more affordable and accessible by advancing biosimilar science, manufacturing, and regulatory pathways while maintaining rigorous standards for quality, safety, and efficacy.

Learn more or RSVP at the link in our stories. by @wsupharmacy

Could the botanical kratom help unlock new approaches to improve poor sleep due to chronic pain? WSU researchers are investigating.

Chronic pain affects millions of people, and its impact often goes far beyond pain itself. Poor sleep, anxiety and reduced quality of life can create a difficult cycle. And while opioids can help manage pain, they also carry significant risks.

Now, a $7.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is supporting research into kratom, a botanical product that some people use for pain relief and as an alternative to opioids. Although interest in kratom is growing, important questions remain: How does it work? What are its risks? And could it help people with chronic pain sleep better and improve their quality of life?

Led by Professor Mary Paine, faculty member at the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the research brings together experts from WSU’s Colleges of Pharmacy, Medicine and Nursing, the University of Arizona and the University of North Carolina Greensboro.

The team will study kratom in preclinical research, investigate how the body processes it, and evaluate its effects on sleep in people living with chronic lower back pain.

Why should you care? Millions of people are looking for better ways to manage poor sleep due to chronic pain. By examining both the potential benefits and risks of kratom, researchers hope to build the scientific evidence needed to guide future studies and help patients and health care providers make more informed decisions.

The goal isn't to assume kratom is the answer—it's to find out what the science can tell us.

Better evidence. Better-informed decisions. New possibilities for people living with chronic pain. by @wsupharmacy

PharmD Preview Day is next Monday, October 26 and it's not too late to sign up!

From academic excellence to our supportive Coug community and dynamic student life experience, come see what makes our college so special.

RSVP at the link in our stories (required to attend). by @wsupharmacy

We had a great time at our Doctor of Pharmacy Career Fair last week!

Every year our dedicated Doctor of Pharmacy Career Fair brings recruiters to campus to give WSU student pharmacists a chance to chat, network, and learn about the evolving role of pharmacists and all the avenues open to them as future health care providers.

A big thank you to all of our recruiters for joining us to inspire, educate, and hire the next generation of Coug pharmacists! And an extra thank you to QFC for their support of this year's career fair. by @wsupharmacy

Are you ready to advance human health through innovative research?

Join us Friday, October 23 or Saturday, October 24 for one of our special Virtual Open Houses to learn about the Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Medicine at WSU including how to apply and a chance to meet faculty, current students, and alumni of our the program.

RSVP at the links in our stories. by @wsupharmacy