Pacific University

This summer, our inaugural cohort of five-year pathway PharmD students successfully completed their first Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs).

Professor Emeritus Hannu Laukkanen '83, OD '84, MEd '94 receives the A.F. Skeffington Award from the Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association, which honors a lifetime of excellence of publishing the vision science field.

May is always a busy and exciting time at the School of Pharmacy, and this year was no exception. As the summer season began, our campus was buzzing with activity—from board exam prep, exit focus groups, and the research showcase to graduation festivities and everything in between.

The community is invited to hear Pacific University's Master of Fine Arts in Writing faculty present their work in a series of summer readings in June during the program's summer residency.

Jim Moore, professor emeritus of politics & government, closes his Pacific career by writing a biography of Oregon's last Republican governor and longtime Pacific University supporter.

Across the street from the School of Pharmacy—just beyond the Max Light Rail tracks—sits the Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Lab. Though summer brings a quieter campus, the lab is anything but slow. Every year, our pharmaceutical sciences faculty and lab research staff provide enriching summer research experiences to undergraduate students through the ASPET SURF program, as well as to PharmD and Master’s students.

On May 19, 2025 the School of Pharmacy welcomed their new Assistant Professor, Dr. D. Chad Johnson.

Valentina Casab-Klescova '25 hopes that her Pacific education and interest in sustainability will lead to a career making cities greener and healthier for growing populations.

As we do every year, the School of Pharmacy proudly hosted our Recognition and Awards Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of our graduating PharmD and MS students.

The outgoing dean of Pacific University's College of Optometry, Fraser Horn '00, OD '04 will spend the next two years developing an optometry program on the Emerald Isle.

Master of Fine Arts In Writing alumna Jaclyn Moyer MFA '13 and fiction faculty member Kimberly King Parsons receive major awards in Oregon's top literary recognition program.

For this Better Hearing Month, we’ve compiled tools to help you learn about and advocate for hearing health. Haven't had your hearing tested? Make an appointment at the Pacific EarClinic!