»An Update from the Dean

The Chapman University School of Pharmacy celebrates another tremendous year. Our students, faculty, and staff continue to demonstrate excellence across all areas of our teaching, research and service missions. Our eighth graduating class of pharmacists received their doctoral diplomas in May and have entered the profession, many of them in residency programs across the US. Our students continue to achieve at the highest levels. The Quiz Bowl team securedfirst place at CSHP Seminar for the fourth time and won the top honor for the CSHP music video competition for the fifth time. We are excited to be launching a new Master of Science degree in regulatory affairs, which is enrolling students for Fall 2026.

CUSP faculty continue to make their marks on the national pharmacy and research landscapes. Dr. Jeff Goad was named to the CPhA Hall of Fame and Dr. Kathy Besinque was honored by CSHP as the Pharmacist of the Year. New NIH grants have been awarded to Drs. Cintia Citterio (R01), Coco Yang (R01 and R15), and Key Parang (R15). Dr. Amy Kang secured a grant from the Society of Infectious Diseases to advance antimicrobial stewardship. Dr. Sherry Wang was named researcher of the year by Women in AI.

We remain committed to our mission of ensuring patient safety through education, training, and awareness. We are again partnering with CSHP to host the Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference in Monterey, CA, February 26-27, 2026.

We are grateful for our numerous community and corporate partners who have continued to support our mission and vision. Together, we are making a meaningful impact on the health of our communities. I am immensely proud of the dedication and passion exhibited by our students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Our collective commitment to excellence propels us forward into 2026 and beyond.

With Panther Pride,

Rennolds Ostrom, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Pharmacy

Read our full On the CUSP: 2025 In Review magazine here.