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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

👨‍💻 Webinar: Help student pharmacists explore careers that fit their goals. Join AACP to learn how to bring the American Pharmacists Association Career Pathways Program to your campus. 📅 Oct. 14, 2–3 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: ow.ly/ARXz50ZTzu5

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📲 Follow our social channels throughout the month as we celebrate the impact of pharmacy and #PharmEd on the communities we serve. For more on #APhM2026 from @pharmacists.bsky.social, visit:

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Throughout October, AACP will share stories and resources that support that work, including: 💙 Well-being & Resilience Hub resources 🤝 Unite for Impact Challenge stories 🌱 The launch of our Junior Faculty Learning Series, and more.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#APhM2026's theme connects pharmacy's role in America's 250-year story to its future. #PharmEd has helped shape that role, preparing generations of pharmacists with the skills to serve patients, while advancing research that drives new treatments.

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250 Years of Caring for America’s Communities

For generations, pharmacists and pharmacy professionals have cared for families and communities across America. As the nation marks 250 years, APhA celebrates that legacy and the people carrying it fo...

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📅🥼 Oct. 1 marks the start of American #PharmacistsMonth! We join @pharmacists.bsky.social and our member institutions in celebrating pharmacists’ vital contributions to patient care and community health. 👇 Follow along below and throughout the month as we celebrate pharmacy's impact.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

💁🥼 Kicking Off the Class of 2030: AACP EVP & CEO Lee Vermeulen helped welcome Purdue University's newest student pharmacists to the profession with a keynote address at their White Coat Ceremony last weekend. Congratulations to Purdue’s #PharmD Class of 2030!

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🆕📑 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑨𝑨𝑪𝑷 𝑰𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒇: What the DHS Final Rule Means for Academic Pharmacy A new DHS rule taking effect 9/15 will establish fixed admission periods & new procedures for F1 students & J1 visitors. 🔗 In a new issue brief, we outline the changes & key considerations for #PharmEd: ow.ly/SLlM50ZJtva

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🌱🥼 Congratulations to the inaugural class of NACDS' Emerging Leaders Academy, who met this month at the 2026 #NACDSTSE. The class, comprised of 49 dean-nominated student pharmacists and 16 pharmacy deans, explored emerging technology, industry trends, advocacy & innovation. 🔗: ow.ly/jCrP50ZFxMV

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NACDS Convenes Inaugural Class of the Emerging Leaders Academy at 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) convened the inaugural class of its Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) at the 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo (TSE), bringing 49 dean-nominated student ph...

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🏆🤝 How is your school impacting its community? The AACP Transformative Community Service Award recognizes institutions making a measurable difference through innovative, outcomes-driven patient care services. 📅 Applications due 9/30: ow.ly/20An50ZClo4

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

To meet the cohort and learn more about the program, visit the link below. 🔗: ow.ly/Kt3M50ZBzH5

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Meet the Aspiring Academics

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Please join us in congratulating them all as 2026 Aspiring Academics: We can’t wait to see what they learn, create and contribute throughout the year ahead!

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🆕 New for 2026: For the first time, graduate students pursuing Ph.D. degrees will participate alongside student pharmacists pursuing #PharmD degrees, all united by an interest in exploring careers in academic #pharmacy.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Over the next year, these students will explore the many possibilities of a career in academic pharmacy through guided learning modules, mentorship, networking, a collaborative group project and involvement with AACP, all culminating in attendance at #PharmEd27 & the Teachers’ Seminar in Toronto. 🍁

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🤝📢 Meet the 2026 Aspiring Academics! We are proud to welcome 29 students from across the country to the fourth cohort of the AACP Aspiring Academics Program. 👇

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

"This is a critical leadership role that helps ensure every delegate has a voice and that the House operates with fairness, transparency, and purpose," said Lee Vermeulen, B.S.Pharm., M.S., FCCP, FFIP, EVP & CEO of AACP. 🔗 For more: ow.ly/FSVm50Zv5UM

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Laura Waite to Lead AACP House of Delegates as Newly Elected Speaker | AACP

AACP is pleased to announce that Laura Waite, Pharm.D., BCPS, CLS, has been elected to serve as Speaker of the House of Delegates (HOD), beginning July 2027. In her role as Speaker, she will serve as ...

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📝 In her role as Speaker, she will serve a 3-year term as the presiding officer of the HOD, overseeing its operations and ensuring business is conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with AACP governing documents and Robert's Rules of Order.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📢 Congratulations to Dr. Laura Waite (Saint Joseph's University) for being elected as Speaker of the AACP House of Delegates, beginning 2027. "We have so much to look forward to as an organization, and I believe strongly in the crucial role of the [HOD] and member voices in shaping our future."

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Stay tuned to this space in coming weeks for further updates from the meeting, and stay connected to the Academy throughout the year with AACP Connect, the bi-weekly E-lert e-mail, AACP's professional development programs and more!

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📸 Official Photo Gallery Now Available: #PharmEd26 may be over, but the connections, conversation and lessons live on! Access the professional gallery at the link, and download and share your own to re-live the fun from Grapevine: 🔗: ow.ly/WrWF50Zrtx8

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🌞⚖️🌩️ Released This Weekend at #PharmEd26: The AACP Argus Commission Forecast 2026! The forecast explores trends and predictions for the coming year on the most impactful topics facing #pharmacyeducation, from public trust in science and education to financing pharmacy education and more.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

“Each of us is a piece of a larger picture. Without your piece, that picture is incomplete. Every piece matters.” 🧩 #PharmEd26

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Dr. Zavod wraps up the #PharmEd26 Opening General Session, echoing the theme of her introduction: “The future of our profession depends not only on what we teach, but on whether every mind has the opportunity to thrive.”

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

“Are you normalizing support?” Dr. Morris-Wood asks. More frequent, less weighted assignments; differences in working memory and more: Dr. Morris-Wood asks #PharmEd26 to consider different and novel learning styles that may differ from their own.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

“And some of you are pretty maybe a little bit happy about it!” “Having to process information in a multimodal way could lead to a lot of different successes in and out of the classroom,” he continues. #PharmEd26

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Dr. Alexander Morris-Wood opens his #PharmEd26 keynote with a look at the growth in conscientiousness for neurodiversity across his career. “Truthfully, we all learn differently. There are many of you right here that are probably miserable that you're watching something on a screen,” he jokes.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

“What I will always remember most fondly in my professional journey is working closely with the previous [editors and staff].” The award recognizes sustained personal and professional commitment to the pharmacy profession that creates positive change. #PharmEd26

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Gayle Brazeau of Marshall University, recipient of the 2026 AACP Distinguished Service Award! 🏆 “Throughout my academic journey, I’ve felt truly blessed to advance AACP and @theajpe.bsky.social,” says Dr. Brazeau.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Distinguished Teaching Scholars, recognized at #PharmEd26: 🏆 Aleda M. H. Chen, @uamshealth.bsky.social 🏆 Denise H. Rhoney, University of North Carolina 🏆 Jenny A. Van Amburgh, @northeasternu.bsky.social

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The award honors more than two decades of extraordinary accomplishments in instruction, leadership, service and scholarship. #PharmEd26

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Johnnie Early (Florida A&M) for earning the 2026 AACP Lifetime Achievement Award! 🏆 “The fingerprints of many are on this award,” says Dr. Early. “Most of all, I see the fingerprints of those who prayed for me, taught me, encouraged me, challenged me & helped me carry forward.”

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The award recognizes significant institutional commitment to addressing community needs through education, practice & research. “Community service isn't just a project, it is who we are,” says Dr. Amy Seybert, dean. “We build programs that start strong, stay accountable & [grow] w/ our neighbors.”

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

“This recognition reflects the daily work and the heart of our faculty & staff, student pharmacists, residents and fellows…and beyond.” Congratulations to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, recipient of the 2026 Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award! 🏆

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

A warm #PharmEd26 welcome to the third cohort of AACP’s Aspiring Academics program! Through mentorship, networking, collaborative learning and more, these student pharmacists are gaining a deeper understanding of career paths in academic pharmacy. 🎓🥼

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

“Innovation itself depends on cognitive diversity," says President Zavod. "The breakthroughs we need in education, research, patient care and practice transformation will not come from everyone thinking the same way." #PharmEd26

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Good morning from Grapevine! ☀️ AACP President Robin Zavod officially welcomes attendees to the Opening General Session of Pharmacy Education 2026, beginning three days of exceptional programming, celebration and, of course, networking! Follow along: 🧵 #PharmEd26

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

⏪🤠 This #FlashbackFriday, we’re looking back to the 2014 AACP Annual Meeting in Grapevine, TX! 12 years later, we’re excited to return for #PharmEd26. Over the next few days, colleagues from across #PharmEd will once again gather to connect, learn and shape the future of pharmacy. We can't wait!

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🔹 Enjoy the Opening Reception on Sunday, sponsored by CVS, at 5:00 p.m. in Longhorn Hall EF, Level 1. 🔹 Visit Booth 301 in the exhibit hall to connect with them directly. For more on their work, see the exhibitors section of our meeting app: ow.ly/ngbZ50Zp3ye

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🔹 Join representatives on Sunday for an exploration of how technology and innovative practice models are reshaping practice, in "The Future of Pharmacy Practice: Innovation in Action at CVS Health;" 2:00 p.m., Texas Ballroom D.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🤝 Thank you to CVS Health, elite-level corporate partner with AACP and platinum-level sponsor of #PharmEd26! Your support helps make the event possible. Connect with them in multiple ways during the meeting:

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

"Find the people that share your specific fires…For me, that means leaning into student services circles or roundtable discussions." 🗨️ Dr. Brown (Harding University) shared strategies on LinkedIn to help prepare for our week in Texas. (2/2) To connect with his post: ow.ly/zseP50Zn4Zw

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🏘️ How do you manage overwhelm at a big #conference like #PharmEd26 and still make meaningful connections? "Trade the network for the neighborhood," writes Dr. Josh Brown, among other advice to protect social energy at conferences while still forging peer communities. (1/2)

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This year, students from 15 colleges & schools of pharmacy have been selected to work with faculty research mentors from 12 institutions. A special thank you to AFPE for supporting the program with $2,500 awards for five highly meritorious program participants. 🔗 For more: ow.ly/CaRM50Zmu3c

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2026 SAS Section Summer Research Exchange Mentorship Program Participants | AACP

AACP is pleased to announce that 27 students pharmacists from 15 colleges and schools of pharmacy have been selected to participate in the 2026 Social and Administrative Sciences (SAS) Section Summer ...

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Exchange offers students an opportunity to complete a #research experience with an SAS faculty member outside their home institution, building skills for residency, fellowship and post-doctoral studies.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🌞🔬 AACP is pleased to announce the 27 student #pharmacists selected to participate in the 2026 Social and Administrative Sciences (SAS) Section Summer Research Exchange Mentorship Program! For the full list: ow.ly/CaRM50Zmu3c

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📅 Arriving at #PharmEd26 by Saturday, July 18? Watch the two finalist teams make their case for the top spot at 5:30 p.m. CT in Grapevine Ballroom D, Convention Center, Level 3!

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🔗 For a closer look at the competition’s first five years, and what could come next: ow.ly/zwUG50Zm5MK

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Each year, teams of student pharmacists are randomly assigned a position on a timely and often controversial issue in #pharmacy practice, healthcare or public health. They must then build and defend their case using research, evidence, relevant laws and public policy.

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) @aacpharmacy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Created by AACP’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Section, the competition gives student #pharmacists a unique opportunity to strengthen advocacy, communication, leadership & critical thinking skills, all through the challenge and excitement of a mock trial.

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