Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

10/07/2026

October is American Pharmacists Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding students and alumni. We’re proud to recognize the members of the Pacific Pharmacy community who will be honored at the 2026 California Society of Health-System Pharmacists Seminar in November. Please join us in congratulating this year’s award recipients.

Student Leadership Award
⭐ Ashley Belleza ’27

Practitioner Recognition Program Award
⭐ Jeremiah (Jay) Joson ’03, PharmD, APh, BCPS, BCMTMS, FCSHP
⭐ Kenneth B. Scott ’78, RPh, FCSHP
⭐ Cynthia Samantha Valle-Oseguera ’12, PharmD, APh, BCACP, FCSHP
⭐ Edlen Wong ’07, PharmD, FCPhA, FCSHP

New Practitioner Achievement Award
⭐ Samantha Teshima ’22, PharmD, APh

09/08/2026

Congratulations to the University of the Pacific Class of 2029 on their official induction into the Doctor of Pharmacy program! During the White Coat Ceremony, Regent Dr. Tony Chan and Dr. Virginia Chan, recipients of this year's Pacific Pharmacy Alumni Association Alumni of the Year honor, shared an inspiring message, encouraging students to lead with compassion and care in service to their patients. We are to welcome these future pharmacists and can't wait to witness their success.

08/21/2026

Connection starts on day one. One of the highlights of is meeting the faculty advisors who will support you every step of the way. These relationships help foster a sense of belonging, provide personalized guidance and create a strong foundation for student success.

We’re proud to welcome our newest cohort into a community that is committed to helping them thrive.

08/19/2026

Welcome, Class of 2029! What better way to kick off than with a warm welcome from members of the Pacific Pharmacy Alumni Association and a gift of University of the Pacific signature orange polos? The first day of orientation featured a networking event, followed by opportunities to connect with current students, faculty advisors and other members of the Pacific community.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to all of the deserving faculty mentors, and a special shout-out to our very own Dr. Xiaoling Li for the lasting impact he has made in shaping the next generation of health care professionals and scientists. We look forward to celebrating Dr. Li and his contributions during Pacific Homecoming and Family Weekend in October.

The Pacific Alumni Association is honoring four exceptional faculty with its 2026 Faculty Mentor Awards, celebrating professors who make a lasting impact through transformative guidance and meaningful relationships with students. Recipients will be recognized October 11 during Homecoming and Family....

08/03/2026

A new four-year, $526,590 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health, has been awarded to Pharmacy Professor Roshanak Rahimian's research.

08/03/2026

Final stretch, students! A few more days of studying, testing and giving it your all before summer break begins. You’ve got this.

Good luck on finals and don’t forget to make time for a little sunshine along the way.

07/10/2026

Celebrating 175 years of Pacific!

Today, we joined the University community in honoring Pacific’s 175th anniversary - a milestone that reflects generations of students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters who have shaped our legacy and inspired our future.

Pictured here are Dean Berit Gundersen, faculty, alumni, students, President Christopher Callahan and Vice President Mary Lomax-Ghirarduzzi as we celebrate this historic moment and the impact of the Pacific community.

Here’s to 175 years of innovation, excellence and service!

06/23/2026

From leadership to research, Dr. Sachin Shah is making an impact across multiple fronts. In addition to serving as regional coordinator of the Travis region and director of our Fellowship in Industry Program, he continues to contribute to important conversations in heart health.⁠
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He was recently featured on the Science Vs. podcast, diving into how caffeine affects our bodies and brains.⁠
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Listen to the episode on Spotify to learn more: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MO5QwBlc8SMzY8fd4Z43H?si=SuCRilrET_q-DUTkc7cIgw⁠
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06/19/2026

Just weeks after joining a stem cell donor registry during a guest lecture, Master of Science in Nursing student Adeleke Fashola ’26 received an unexpected phone call: He was a match.