Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

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. 

06/16/2026

Regent and dedicated pharmacy alumna, Elizabeth Johnson ’87 has built a career rooted in leadership, mentorship, and service — values she first discovered at Pacific over 40 years ago. ⁠
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Today, she continues to give back in a powerful way. Dr. Johnson has established the Elizabeth G. Johnson Endowed Pharmacy Transfer Student Scholarship, supporting future PharmD students and she’s chosen to activate it now to make an immediate impact.⁠
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“I am who I am because of Pacific, so of course I want to give back.”⁠
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Her generosity ensures that today’s students can pursue their dreams and find their own path to leadership.⁠

Read more at https://bit.ly/elizabeth-johnson-creates-scholarship
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06/05/2026

Wrapping up week one of our Summer High School Institute - Future Pharmacists program!

Students took part in geriatric simulation exercises and gained firsthand insight into the challenges of aging, from mobility to vision and hearing. Learning that will shape not just their skills, but their compassion.