R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy Celebrates 198 Graduates
Ahlam Althobaiti, PharmD, is hooded by John Regan, PhD, for earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
The University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy honored its spring 2022 graduating class at Centennial Hall on May 13. A total of 198 students celebrated the successful conclusion to their programs in front of family, friends and faculty.
Dean Rick Schnellmann, PhD, welcomed the graduates saying, “Leading researchers and professors in the world have challenged your innovation and intellect while you have studied here. You have met all their expectations and earned our admiration. We eagerly anticipate the contributions that you will make to health care, science and drug discovery in the years ahead.”
The event honored 57 Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) graduates, seven Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) graduates, four Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in pharmacy graduates, and 130 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduates. The college is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.
“Graduates, I am confident that you will cultivate your talents and embrace change to find your passion and that you will accept and excel in an era of rapid changes,” said Dean Schnellmann.
A version of this story and additional photos can be seen on the College of Pharmacy website.
(From left) Mavis Obeng-Kusi, MSPS, Nouf Bin Awad, MSPS, and Srujitha Marupuru, PhD, pose for a photo before the start of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy director of graduate studies, Georg Wondrak, PhD, (right) helps adjust the hood on Xinxin Ding, PhD, department head, Pharmacology and Toxicology, before the start of the 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates (from left) Rolonda Slim, Cielo Perez and Aimee Nguyen pause for a photo backstage in Centennial Hall before the start of the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate Kurt Carlos points to the audience as his name is called during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Mavis Obeng-Kusi, MSPS, is hooded by Terri Warholak, PhD, RPh, for earning her Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Nouf Bin Awad, MSPS, smiles after being hooded by Terri Warholak, PhD, RPh, for earning her Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Jonathan Corrales, PharmD, is hooded by Ashley Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, for earning his Doctor of Pharmacy during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Diana Pham, PharmD, waves to the audience as she walks across the stage to be hooded during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Kayla Frost, PhD, is hooded by Nathan Cherrington, PhD, ATS, for earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree in pharmacology and toxicology during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Srujitha Marupuru, PhD, hugs her advisor Terri Warholak, PhD, RPh, after being hooded for earning her Doctor of Philosophy degree in pharmacology and toxicology during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Jalynne Decker shakes hands with associate professor Jennifer Schnellmann, PhD, after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacological Sciences during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Andy Valencia, PharmD, is hooded by John Regan, PhD, during convocation for earning his Doctor of Pharmacy during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
(From left) Nancy Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS, and Terri Warholak, PhD, RPh, applaud students as they walk across the stage during the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Desiree Smiley, PharmD, poses for a photo with her family after the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Daisy Arellano, PharmD, poses for a photo with her family – who all hold up photos of her face – after the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
David Alvarado, PharmD, holds his son after the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
Hannah Muasher, PharmD, Sydni Martinez, PharmD, Lauren Kimsza, PharmD, and Sammantha Meyer, PharmD, pose for a photo outside Centennial Hall after the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.
UArizona Health Sciences Senior Vice President Michael D. Dake, MD, (second from left) joins the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy faculty and staff in cheering on graduating students as they walk into Centennial Hall at the start of the 2022 spring convocation at Centennial Hall.