Press Releases

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences proudly announces its August 2023 graduates. These students pursued degrees from among the College’s 12 academic programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Julio Aguilar, Master's in Biomedical Sciences Ahone Akume, Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences Dina Alhassani, Master's in Biomedical Sciences Artem Belyakov, Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences Steven Cech, Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Sciences Reyana Celebi, Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Sciences Nieem Crockett, Master's in Biomedical Sciences Alexandra Dubuisson, Master's in Biomedical Sciences Kwadwo Effah, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy Jee Eun Hong, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy Laiba Imam, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy Abinav Jyotis, Master's in Biomedical Sciences Jayden Kim, Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Sciences Sang Lee, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy Willard Lipe, Master's in Biomedical Sciences Gabriella Majka, Master's in Biomedical Sciences Arunkumar Murugan, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy Maliyah Panton, Master's in Biomedical Sciences Mikayla Saccocio, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy Anthony Sanchez Guaman, Master's in Molecular Biosciences Erica Scholl, Bachelor's and Master's in Microbiology/Molecular Biosciences Christian Sherwin, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy Samuel Vargas, Master's in Biomedical Sciences “Class of 2023, it has been a joy to get to know you during my first year at ACPHS and to learn from you what it is to be a Panther – to be smart, hardworking, supportive to your fellow students, and aiming toward a life of helping people,” President Toyin Tofade said

As Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students prepare for the start of classes next week, its Office of Residence Life, in conjunction with the Albany Fire Department, will conduct a pod “mock burn.” There are over 2,000 residence hall fires each year, according to the National Fire Prevention Association

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ Collaboratory, a public health site serving the community in Albany’s South End, has been named a recipient of a Summer 2023 grant from the Hearst Foundation. More than 76 national organizations whose missions span culture, education, health and social services were chosen for Hearst summer funding

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announces the appointment of Wendy Diefendorf Ed.D. to the role of director of admissions. Diefendorf brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education and K-12 educational institutions to her new role

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) announces its Spring Dean’s List recipients. There were 275 students named to this honor for Spring 2023, which is awarded to full-time students who have successfully completed their coursework with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) announces the addition of five new fellows to industry positions within its burgeoning fellowship program. The new fellows, who began their two-year terms on *July 1, 2023, include: Pharmacovigilance Fellows with BeiGene, the FDA and ACPHS: Fojan Abyaneh, PharmD Caitlin Harrington, PharmD Quality Assurance Fellow with Crinetics Pharmaceuticals and ACPHS: Kingsley Lim, PharmD *Dr

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ President Toyin Tofade has released her annual president’s report, Priorities & Progress showcasing many of the advancements made toward the College’s top five priorities including:  increasing enrollment  enhancing awareness and reputation  identifying and creating multiple revenue streams  increasing intentional engagement  strengthening the foundations of the College  keep listening, learning and executing in alignment with the College’s strategic plan  “As I enter my second year as Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences president, I remain committed to serving the College and building a sustainable future where together we educate the next generation of health care leaders to improve the health of our society,” said President Tofade

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ President and Professor Toyin Tofade has been named to the Albany Business Review’s 2023 Power 50 listing (subscription required for viewing). Honorees were recognized at a preview party on July 12 before the final list was revealed to the public on July 14

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announces the appointment of Jonathan Phipps to the role of associate vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. Phipps will join the College on August 1, 2023. In this new role, Phipps will develop and implement a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion plan which will be woven through ACPHS’ strategic plan

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) celebrated the accomplishments of 22 residents from seven program serving medical and health care sites across the Capital Region as well as two graduating fellows from the College’s burgeoning fellowship program