For 70 years, the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy has cultivated leaders in patient-centered care. Continuing this legacy, Pacific’s doctor of pharmacy Class of 2026 has earned accolades for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to advancing the profession.

Awards

Academy of Student Pharmacists Mortar and Pestle Professionalism Award
For a graduating senior who exhibits characteristics inherent in a professional.

Alpha Psi Education, Scholarship and Leadership Foundation Helen Rowland Scholarship
For a pharmacy graduate who demonstrated extraordinary service and unique leadership within the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, in memory of the wife of Ivan W. Rowland, founding dean and Alpha Psi, Phi Delta Chi chapter founder.

American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists Senior Recognition Award
For a graduating senior who has most contributed to the local chapter.

California Society of Health-System Pharmacists Central Valley Award
For graduating seniors who demonstrated high academic achievement and service to the Central Valley.

Excellence in Academic Achievement Award
For graduating seniors who demonstrated academic excellence, leadership qualities and outstanding contributions to the University and/or community.

Excellence in Building Community Award
For graduating seniors who demonstrated an ability to work collaboratively and strengthen communities of all types.

Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
For a graduating senior who has shown outstanding leadership through a community service innovation, internship or scholarly research effort benefiting an economically, linguistically or otherwise diverse service population.

Excellence in Innovation Award
For a graduating senior who demonstrated a strong ability to develop and implement novel approaches to challenges facing pharmacy today.

Excellence in Patient Advocacy Award
For a graduating senior who brought attention to the pharmacist’s role in serving the health care needs of special populations.

Excellence in Promoting Unity Award
For a graduating senior who exhibited dedication to their classmates by providing leadership in the creation of a culture of unity, collegiality and service to the School.

Excellence in Youth Mentorship Award
For a graduating senior who demonstrated a commitment to mentor the youth in our community and provide unique opportunities for youth to explore higher education and health care professions.

MERCK and Company Incorporated Award
For graduating seniors who demonstrated high academic achievement in pharmacy studies.

Rho Chi Award
For a graduating senior who has achieved the highest GPA and who has shown excellent leadership.

Spirit of Pacific Award
For graduating seniors who dedicated their time, talent and resources to help further the mission of the School.

Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy Award
For a graduating senior in the top 25% academically who intends to enter practice upon graduation and demonstrates high personal motivation and possesses a unique ability to communicate drug information.

Honor societies

Phi Kappa Phi
Among honor societies that induct members from all academic disciplines, Phi Kappa Phi, founded in 1897, is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective. Invitation is extended to graduating seniors and graduate students in the top 10% of their class, and to juniors in the top 7.5% of their class. The mission of the society is to recognize and promote academic excellence and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.

Phi Lambda Sigma
Phi Lambda Sigma recognizes leaders and supports leadership commitment. Membership comes from all fraternal and organizational groups and supports all pharmacy activities. Members are selected by peer recognition.

Rho Chi
Top 20% of all students in the class who must also show strength of character, personality and leadership.