WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Congratulations to the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty members who have received tenure or promotions this year! Kimberly McKeirnan has been granted tenure by the University, while Julie Akers has been promoted to professor and Jennifer Miller and Nicole Rodin have been promoted to associate professor. Every day they help shape the future of health care through their dedication to mentoring students, collaborations with industry leaders, and conducting research which improves patient care and health care as a whole. We can't wait to see what they accomplish next.

Every day college faculty contribute to research which redefines health care and available treatment options. Here's just a few of these stories from the last year: ? Pharmacists prove effective, less costly care option for minor illnesses ? Protein discovery could help solve prostate cancer drug resistance ? Protein discovery could help prevent cancer treatment-related heart damage

Executive Associate Dean Julie Akers and Mini-Butch are ready and bringing the CougRx spirit for the APhA Government Affairs Committee meeting in Nashville. If you're at APhA this weekend, make sure to catch up with us at our CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Reception this Sunday! ?? Sunday, March 23 at 5 - 7 p.m. ?? City Tap House Nashville

Save this date for this year's Allen I. White Lecture: Advancing Knowledge of Drug Transport Proteins to Develop Improved Therapeutics and Enhance Precision Medicine Join us as Dr. Kim Brouwer, a Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, presents her groundbreaking research on membrane transport proteins and their role in drug absorption, distribution, and excretion. ?? Tuesday, April 22 at 12:10 - 1 p.m. ?? Walgreens Auditorium (PBS 101), WSU Spokane With reception immediately following

Every Coug has a story, of how they got to where they are, and the people who helped along the way. These experiences are part of what makes being a Coug so special. This year, as we celebrate 10 years of CougsGive, we also celebrate the Coug community and everyone who has reached out a hand in friendship or support to make our students' journeys a little bit easier. Through challenges and triumphs, our community has always come together to support the next wave of professionals. On Wednesday, April 16 we ask you to do the same. You can support #CougsGive by signing up as a Cougar Ambassador, sharing your own WSU story, encouraging your peers and fellow Cougs to join in, and then giving to the areas that mean the most to you on April 16! Every dollar brings us closer to a stronger, healthier future for all. Go Cougs! cougsgive.wsu.edu/pharmacy

Continuing Pharmacy Education opportunity NEXT WEEK! Combatting Prescription Drug Abuse: Insights from the Drug Enforcement Administration ?? Tuesday, March 25 at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ?? Available online via Zoom webinar or in person on the WSU Spokane Campus.

Headed to APhA this weekend? Join us for a CougaRx Nation Alumni and Friends Reception to mingle and network with fellow Coug pharmacists, students, faculty, staff and friends during the 2025 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition. ?? Sunday, March 23 at 5 - 7 p.m. ?? City Tap House Nashville

?? Reminder for Graduating Students: March 21 is the last day to order your regalia without incurring additional charges.

#CougsGive is April 16 and we need your help spreading the word! As a Cougar Ambassador, your voice can help inspire the Coug community to support the next generation of Coug pharmacists and researchers. Sign up to start making an impact TODAY!

Know someone interested in pursuing their Doctor of Pharmacy, but not sure how that translates to a career? Our upcoming webinar is a great way to learn more about psychiatric pharmacy! ?? Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. PDT