ACPHS In The News

Associate Dean for the Vermont Campus Jennifer Mathews sat down with WCAX-TV in Burlington to discuss her new role with the College and how ACPHS is helping to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.

President Dewey and Chair of the Dept. of Population Health Sciences Colleen McLaughlin speak with WAMC Radio about "The Collaboratory" - the College's new public health initiative in Albany's South End.

The College has joined a consortium of Capital Region businesses and organizations called “Prescription for Progress: United Against Opioid Addiction”; the group is committed to expanding understanding of the opioid epidemic and working toward potential solutions

The College's annual Relay for Life took place as scheduled despite a winter storm that canceled other activities in the region; organized by the student chapter of Colleges Against Cancer, the event raised more than $25,000 for the American Cancer Society

In this article for Educause Review, ACPHS Chief Technology Officer Josh Singletary discusses the evolving role of the IT Department, and how yielding more control to end users may ultimately help encourage partnerships, reduce risks, and strengthen the institution

A new study by Professor Tom Lodise has found that using higher Vancomycin concentrations for treating MRSA bloodstream infections may not improve the likelihood of a positive outcome and could increase rates of acute kidney injury.

The ACPHS student chapter of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists has been named "Chapter of the Year," beating out more than 100 colleges and universities for the honor.

Health.com, a website that is part of the Time Inc. network, quoted Associate Professor and gastrointestinal specialist Patrick Meek for their article on unexpected causes of nausea.

Through funds provided by an NIH grant, ACPHS will partner with Albany Medical College and Sage College to implement a training program for students that will teach strategies for assisting patients with substance use disorders.

This Wall Street Journal article explores the key factors families should consider when doing a "cost benefit analysis" for college; ACPHS is highlighted as a school that excels in the area of postgraduate earnings.