Leadership Messages
January 2026 Message from the Dean
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Happy New Year! As we return from the holiday break, there is a renewed sense of
energy across the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, fueled by the important
work underway and the community that makes it possible.
Albert Einstein once reminded us to “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” That sentiment resonates deeply as we consider all that the past year has taught
us. We have celebrated achievements, such as launching new programs. We have witnessed
the resilience and dedication of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners.
At the same time, January calls us to live fully in the present—to engage our learners,
to remain connected and to embrace the meaningful work that happens in our classrooms,
laboratories, practice sites, and communities every day. The work of pharmacy education
is, at its heart, about people, and each interaction is an opportunity to make a difference.
And finally, we look to tomorrow with hope. Hope in the promise of our students, who
will lead the profession. Hope in the discoveries yet to be made, the partnerships
yet to be formed, and the lives yet to be improved through our collective efforts.
The future of pharmacy is bright, and our college is well positioned to help shape
it.
If you are looking for something warm to do in the middle of dark, cold days, come
join us for Trivia! We will join the College of Medicine and Life Sciences and the
College of Health and Human Services on January 21st from 6:30-9pm at Te’Kela Sylvania. See below to register.
As we step into this new year together, thank you for all that you do to advance our
mission. May 2026 be a year of connection, hope and continued impact—for our college
and for the communities we serve.
Pam Heaton, Dean