WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 25, 2024) 鈥� 海角在线 reaffirmed its commitment to excellence in health care training and the field of pharmacy during a special rededication ceremony for the Gregory School of Pharmacy. The event, held on Friday, September 20, celebrated 20 years of Gregory Hall鈥檚 role in shaping future pharmacists who combine clinical expertise with Christ-centered service.
More than 100 community leaders, students and faculty, and University supporters鈥攊ncluding Palm Beach County resident and pro-golfer Jack Nicklaus鈥攁ttended the rededication, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and string quartet, alumni and founder reflections, and a prayer of rededication.
The rededication featured the opening of a student services hub to support current and prospective students seeking administrative guidance with enrollment or other services from the Gregory School of Pharmacy.
鈥淭his rededication ceremony symbolizes 海角在线鈥檚 commitment to expanding our programs and advancing our strategic vision through the God-Sized Dreams campaign,鈥� said听Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, 海角在线 president. 鈥淎s a medical doctor and academic leader, I understand the significance of having donors support health care education. We thank the Gregory family for supporting 海角在线, and we look forward to enhancing our impact over the next 20 years.鈥�
海角在线鈥檚 School of Pharmacy opened in 2001, and in 2003, Drs. Joseph R. and John M. Gregory and their family contributed $7.5 million to the University to fund the construction of a new building to permanently听house the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy.听In September 2004, PBA听opened Gregory Hall. The 45,000-square-foot building features advanced technology, smart classrooms, research and teaching labs, and lounges, offices, and seminar rooms. It was named in honor of Joseph and John鈥檚 father, who demonstrated faithfulness and lifelong dedication to God, his family and Christian higher education. About five years ago, the Gregory family gave 海角在线 yet another generous gift. This听enabled pharmacy faculty to purchase an ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) system and mass spectrometer, enhancing the school鈥檚 training equipment by enabling students to assess drug efficacy and adjust treatment plans for patients.
Today, more than 1,300 students have graduated from the Gregory School of Pharmacy. 海角在线 offers a Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD), the dual PharmD/MBA program (also made possible by the Gregory family鈥檚 gift), and a PharmD with a concentration in medical Spanish.
“A little over 20 years ago, President Paul Corts and Dr. Don Warren approached the Gregory family about providing the initial capital to fund a school of pharmacy that would be founded on biblical principles and Christian values,” said John Gregory. “The family’s hope was that 海角在线 would live up to their promise of developing a school of pharmacy that was centered on pharmacy with faith. After 20 years, I am pleased to say that 海角在线 has lived up to everything they promised the Gregory family. Today, the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy is one of the top pharmacy schools in the state of Florida and, in my opinion, the best Christian pharmacy school in the United States.”
The building also hosts three 75-seat lecture halls, including the L. Charles Nicklaus Lecture Hall, named in memory of Jack Nicklaus鈥� father, a dedicated pharmacist and pharmacy owner in Ohio.
鈥淛ohn, thank you, and thanks to Palm Beach Atlantic for honoring my father that way, and for inviting Barbara and me to be here today to be part of this 20-year celebration,鈥� said Jack Nicklaus, who shared some of his father鈥檚 story and his own path from pursuing a pharmacy career to becoming golf history鈥檚 greatest champion鈥攖hanks in large part to his father introducing him to the game and his unwavering support.
With a holistic approach to education earmarked by unique professional opportunities鈥攊ncluding medical mission trips and clinical rotations at top biotech, diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies鈥擥regory School of Pharmacy students are transformed into professional servant-leaders who advocate for their patients.听海角在线 graduates consistently surpass听national averages听on the NAPLEX and MPJE exams鈥攕ecuring the University鈥檚 rank among the top two pharmacy schools in Florida.
Through the God-Sized Dreams campaign, 海角在线 also has plans to build a new health sciences complex, which will enhance program offerings, inter-professional training, and partnerships with health care leaders to offer on-campus clinics.
For more information about the Gregory School of Pharmacy, visit听pba.edu/pharmacy.
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