TheMarshall University School of Pharmacy has received a $10,000 grant from Walgreens to support diversity outreach and inclusion initiatives.
The grant, to be disseminated as scholarships and funding for pipeline programs and other cultural initiatives, is part of Walgreens’ national effort to support increasing diversity among professional student programs.
Receiving Walgreens scholarships this academic year are the following students, listed with their class ranks and hometowns:
James W. Frazier, P-3, Louisville, Ky.
Yanick N. Hicks, P-2, Marietta, Ga.
Minh Thu T. Tran, P-1, Jacksonville, Fla.
“These students are exemplary in their commitment to diversity on campus,” said Shelvy L. Campbell, Ph.D., assistant dean for diversity. “They have been important partners in our mission to create an inclusive environment at the School of Pharmacy that is welcoming and nurturing to all students, particularly those from underrepresented minority groups in pharmacy.”
As part of the grant, Walgreens requires the school to report on how the annual funds were used to support diversity initiatives throughout the year. Since 2008, the company has donated more than $1 million annually to support diversity initiatives at schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide.
