Temple University School of Pharmacy

05/21/2026

Deborah and Bob Schueren, BS '85, have committed up to $125,000 to create the Schueren Family 125th Anniversary Scholarship Fund, supporting second-year PharmD students with financial need. And they're inviting all of us to help them reach it.

Donate at pharmacy.temple.edu/about-us/alumni-giving/125th-pharmacy-scholarship-match-challenge. Don't let a single matched dollar go unclaimed. 🍒💉🦉

05/18/2026

On April 24, Temple Pharmacy came alive with the energy of discovery. Research Recognition Day 2026 brought together more than 30 student researchers to present original work to alumni judges, faculty, and peers. The breadth and quality of the research on display was a testament to what makes Temple Pharmacy's training so distinctive.

The keynote address came from Dr. Robert R. Ruffolo, Jr., PhD, one of the pharmaceutical industry's most accomplished scientists. Over four decades, Dr. Ruffolo led R&D teams that brought 38 medicines to market, including carvedilol (Coreg®), which is now credited with saving tens of millions of lives worldwide. His address gave students an inspiring and candid look at what a career in pharmaceutical science can look like.

A career panel featuring Temple alumni and faculty added real-world perspective to the day's scientific programming.

The event also featured the official launch of Temple Pharmacy's 125 Most Impactful Research Publications, which celebrates 125 years of TUSP discovery, innovation, and impact.

To learn more about the day and see our winners, visit pharmacy.temple.edu/news.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Jan Kitzen, PhD, BSPharm '72; David Kwasny, BSPharm '76; and Gregory Papa, BSPharm '75.

📸Jaci Downs Photography

05/15/2026

Commencement 2026 was everything. We cheered on our newest graduates, were moved by the words of our valedictorian and class president, and were honored to bestow an honorary degree on pharmaceutical industry legend and Temple alum Marvin Samson, CST '60.

To the Class of 2026 — the world needs your skills, your compassion, and your resilience more than ever. We can't wait to see what you do next!

Read more about the day at pharmacy.temple.edu/news.

05/14/2026

Summer is almost here — and so is your next step in Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance!

The Temple University School of Pharmacy RAQA Program summer schedule is now live! Whether you're looking to advance your career, add new credentials, or break into the field, there's still time to register for summer courses.

Browse the schedule and register today at pharmacy.temple.edu/raqa

05/13/2026

What makes Temple Pharmacy so special? Our alumni always come back to support the next generation.🦉🍒

Mentor Night 2026 brought students and alumni together for conversations about career growth, professional branding, networking, and life in pharmacy practice. These connections help students feel more confident as they prepare for their future careers and remind us how strong the Temple Pharmacy community truly is.

Thank you to our incredible alumni mentors for investing in our students and giving back to TUSP. Learn more about the event at pharmacy.temple.edu/news.

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05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Happy Graduation Day to the Class of 2026!

Stay tuned to our Instagram story, as we share BTS updates of the best day of the year.

Watch the ceremony live, from wherever you are, using our Livestream link at pharmacy.temple.edu/graduation.

05/07/2026

Mark your calendar - next Monday, 5/11/26, at 3pm, join Temple University School of Pharmacy, Caribbean Community in Philadelphia, and City of Philadelphia DBHIDS for the next installment of our Immigrant Health Education Series for healthcare workers.

Learn about barriers to trust and access to care services and gain strategies for meaningful community engagement.

Register now at tinyurl.com/ImmigrantHealthWebinar4

05/05/2026

Happy Graduation Week to the Class of 2026!

Today, we kicked things off with a Graduation Awards Ceremony for our PharmD class. These award winners were honored by their professors, peers, and organizations for the tremendous accomplishments during their journey to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Click through to see our winners!

05/01/2026

Countdown to Commencement - 1 week!

Today we are proud to announce that Marvin Samson, CST '60, will serve as the commencement speaker at Temple University School of Pharmacy's May 8 ceremony and will be awarded an honorary degree for his extraordinary contributions to our school, our profession, and our community.

Marvin's story is one of tenacity, perseverance, and dedication. A Philadelphia native who worked his way through Temple night school while holding a full-time job, he went on to co-found and lead numerous pharmaceutical companies, hold five U.S. patents, and become one of the most respected figures in the industry.

As many of you saw in our recent post, Marvin just made a transformational $1 million gift to TUSP, establishing the Marvin Samson Scholars Program. It's a gift that reflects who he is: someone who has never forgotten where he came from or who helped him get there.

"My whole life, personal and business, has been shaped by pharmacists," said Samson. "Providing the means to educate future pharmacists is my way of honoring those who have had a positive impact on me."

The Class of 2026 will be in exceptional hands on May 8. Congratulations in advance to our graduates, and thank you, Marvin, for what we know will be a truly inspiring speech.

04/30/2026

A $1 million gift to change the lives of 40 scholars.

Today we are celebrating the launch of the Marvin Samson Scholars Program, established by a transformational $1 million gift from pharmaceutical executive and Temple alumnus Marvin Samson, CST '60.

Thanks to Mr. Samson's generosity, each year for the next four years, 10 incoming PharmD students with demonstrated financial need and a history of leadership and academic excellence will receive a $25,000 scholarship and be named a Samson Scholar. They will also receive a $15,000 scholarship from TUSP for years 2-4, totaling $70,000 toward the cost of their degree.

As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, this gift is a reminder that our greatest strength has always been the people who believe in what we do at TUSP and support our mission.

Thank you, Marvin. For your generosity and for your confidence as we train the next generation of pharmacists.

Read the full story at pharmacy.temple.edu/news