University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

06/03/2026

Growth during pharmacy school doesn’t always happen all at once.

Sometimes it happens gradually through leadership roles, difficult rotations, long study nights, conversations with classmates, and moments where students start realizing they’re capable of more than they thought when they first arrived. For Sydney, that growth accelerate when she became involved across the College of Pharmacy community.

Throughout their time at URI College of Pharmacy, students grow through hands-on learning, involvement across campus, leadership opportunities, and experiences that help connect coursework to real patient care and community impact. Along the way, many students also discover new levels of confidence in themselves as professionals, teammates, leaders, and people.

A big part of that growth comes from the support system around them. Faculty mentors, classmates, organizations, and experiential learning opportunities all help shape the student experience in meaningful ways.

By graduation, students leave with stronger communication skills, greater confidence in uncertain situations, and the experience of learning alongside people who challenged and supported them throughout the process. For many students, this is when they have one of the biggest realizations: they’ve grown in ways they never would have expected when they first started.

06/02/2026

Registration is now open for Immunization Training at URI College of Pharmacy! 💉

We are proud to offer APhA certificate training programs for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on Monday, August 24, 2026, at URI’s Kingston Campus. Led by URI College of Pharmacy faculty, these programs help strengthen vaccine administration skills and support expanded access to immunizations in our communities.

📍 URI Kingston Campus, Avedisian Hall
📅 Monday, August 24, 2026
⏰ Early-bird registration available through August 9

Learn more and register through the URI College of Pharmacy Office of Continuing Professional Development:

Live Programs  Immunization Training – Registration Open Immunization training programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are held based on demand. The next training will take place on August 24, 2026; registration details are below. Learn more about all of our programs by signing up for o...

06/02/2026

We are proud to celebrate the South Kingstown School Department High School Pharmacy Technician Class of 2026! 🎓💊

The URI College of Pharmacy was honored to partner with this incredible program and work alongside such dedicated students throughout the year. Through mentorship and hands-on experiences with our PharmD students and faculty, these future healthcare professionals gained valuable insight into pharmacy practice and patient care.

A special thank you to URI College of Pharmacy faculty members Dr. Erica Estus and Dr. Kelly Matson, along with Mr. Herber Ibanez, for their mentorship and dedication to student success. 💙

06/01/2026

Every step forward starts with believing your goals are possible.

For URI College of Pharmacy alumna Kayla Quan, her journey began in the classroom, surrounded by professors whose passion for pharmacy made her excited about what her own future could look like. She always believed community pharmacy was her path, and hands-on experiences, rotations, and mentorship, helped her confirm her love for community pharmacy. They also had the added bonus of helping her find a passion for teaching as well.

That’s what makes the pharmacy school experience so meaningful. Students come in with goals and big dreams for what they want their future to be. Over time, those dreams become real through the experiences they have, the skills they learn, the people who guide them, and the confidence they build along the way.

At URI College of Pharmacy, students are encouraged to explore, challenge themselves, and stay open to opportunities they may not have imagined for themselves yet. Sometimes the path changes, and sometimes students discover a future even bigger than the one they originally pictured. For current students, let this be a reminder that the long hours, challenging moments, and new experiences are all helping shape the future you’re working toward.

And for future students, know that you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. You just need the willingness to learn, grow, and believe that your goals are worth pursuing.

The classroom is where the journey starts. What students build from there can take them farther than they ever expected. 💙

05/29/2026

We're starting a new series for the summer...say hello to one of our newest URI College of Pharmacy students!

From the very beginning, Clare knew there was something special about URI. She felt the a sense of connection, purpose, and genuine excitement for the intersection of science and humanity. We have no doubt she'll fit right in with the rest of our community!

Now for a few fun facts about Clare. She has a background in agriculture, so she’s really excited to bring that passion into her studies and explore where it might lead in pharmaceutical research. She’s also no stranger to caring for animals, which sparked an interest in veterinary pharmacy and the role medications play in animal health. For her, it’s all connected: animals, people, and the environments we share.

But beyond all of that, she’s just excited to meet people in the fall. We’re so excited to have Clare join the Pharmily. Swipe to get to know more about her! 💙

05/29/2026

URI Pharmacy CPD is excited to share our June Mini Series featuring two timely and clinically relevant CE sessions for pharmacy professionals!

📌 June 10, 2026 | 12–1 PM (Zoom)
Heart to Heart: Navigating the Beat of Acute Pericarditis Treatment
Presented by Olivia Kelly, PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Kent Hospital

📌 June 17, 2026 | 12–1 PM (Zoom)
Pre-Pregnancy Medication Counseling and Management of Respiratory Viruses During Pregnancy
Presented by Jamie Read, PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care

Join us to strengthen your clinical knowledge and stay current on evidence-based pharmacy practice topics.

Register here: https://web.uri.edu/pharmce/

05/27/2026

Big congratulations are in order!

The URI ISPOR Student Chapter earned 2nd place at the ISPOR 2026 College Bowl! This is a global quiz bowl-style competition that tests students’ knowledge of health economics and outcomes research through fast-paced, head-to-head, Jeopardy-style rounds. Natalya, JT, Hafiz, and Bola represented URI as they competed against teams from around the world. The team advanced through multiple rounds of the competition to claim second place in an impressive showing of their skills and teamwork.

We're incredibly proud of their hard work and the way they represented URI College of Pharmacy on an international stage. We also want to give a huge thank youl to Dr. Ami Vyas for serving as faculty advisor to the chapter and supporting student success in health economics and outcomes research.

Congratulations again to the team on this outstanding achievement! 💙

05/26/2026

URI Summer Orientation 2026 is here! 💙

We’re so excited to officially welcome our newest Rams and their families to the University of Rhode Island community.

Summer Orientation is the first step in your journey to becoming a Ram. It’s where students start building their schedule, meeting classmates, exploring campus, and getting connected to the people and resources that will support them from day one. From advising and ID pickup to campus tours, dining, and student involvement opportunities, Orientation is all about helping you feel confident and ready for what’s ahead.

Students can choose from multiple session dates throughout the summer, with options in May and June. If you're a transfer student or adult learner, don't worry, we've got you covered! There's a dedicated session for you on June 17th.

We can’t wait to meet you, help you get settled, and officially welcome you to the Rhody family. Go Rhody!

05/22/2026

Graduation may be over, but we're not over everyone's achievements!

A few years ago, these students walked into URI College of Pharmacy with big goals, sky-high dreams, a lot of questions, and an exciting future ahead of them. Over the weekend, they walked across the graduation stage ready for what comes next.

Over the years, they’ve grown through long nights studying, hands-on experiences, research, rotations, leadership opportunities, and the countless moments that shaped them into the professionals they are today. But beyond the degrees and accomplishments, they’ve also built friendships, confidence, resilience, and a community that will stay with them long after graduation.

Now, they’re stepping into the next chapter as pharmacists, researchers, scientists, and healthcare professionals ready to make a difference in the world around them. We couldn’t be more proud of the amazing people they've become.

To the Class of 2026: thank you for the energy, passion, and heart you brought to this community. We can’t wait to see the impact you make and all the places your journey takes you next. Congratulations Rams! 🎉

05/21/2026

Graduation is a milestone, but it’s not the finish line...

At URI College of Pharmacy, we spend a lot of time preparing students for what comes next. But just as importantly, we think about how we continue to show up for them after they leave campus.

Our graduates become part of a lifelong professional community that stays connected through career services, alumni networks, and ongoing mentorship. Whether they are pursuing residencies or fellowships, stepping into their first role in pharmacy, or exploring new directions in healthcare and industry, they never have to navigate those transitions alone.

Career services remain a resource well beyond graduation, offering support with job searches, interview preparation, CV development, and ongoing professional guidance as students move from training into practice. Our alumni network helps connect graduates across practice settings and locations, often opening doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and unexpected career paths. And the mentorship relationships built here often don’t end at graduation, they evolve and grow alongside their careers.

What students build here isn’t temporary. It’s a network of people and resources that continues to grow with them, long after graduation day. 💙