Pharmacy in the News

How should pharmacists ensure compliance with laws and rules to protect the health of the public? Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy addressed that question during a mock board of pharmacy hearing in early November.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine re-appointed Dr. Jeff Huston of the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy to the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy. And for fiscal year 2025, Huston serves as vice president of the board as a result of the members’ vote.

Transformation in the lives of students is at the heart of a Cedarville University education. Now, Cedarville is poised to continue enriching the Cedarville experience with a $15 million gift to the university from an anonymous donor and the creation of a new senior-level strategic initiatives position approved by the Board of Trustees at its October 2024 meeting.

Walking through his village in Nigeria, Dr. Samson Amos, chair and associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Cedarville University, heard the unmistakable sound of a woman weeping. This moment of profound need would shape Amos' future in cancer research, rooted in compassion and his desire to make a difference.

In a quiet lab tucked away in the Ohio countryside, Dr. Samson Amos and his students work steadily. Though the ultimate cure for cancer may not come from their lab, the seeds of hope and determination they plant together could very well inspire that future breakthrough.

The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy is partnering with Prasco Laboratories, the leading U.S. based pharmaceutical company to offer a novel work-study program where Cedarville’s pharmacy students can partner with Prasco’s call center to serve the community, hone their communication and problem-solving skills and learn about pharmacovigilance.

Many Americans enjoy the services and convenience of the local pharmacies that fill their prescriptions and meet their medical needs, but the future abundance of pharmacies is unclear. In fact, “pharmacy deserts,” which are large areas with no pharmacy for communities to access, are becoming an increasing threat to public health. In an answer to this threat, Dr. Emmanuel Ayanjoke chose to pursue pharmacy ownership after completing his pharmacy fellowship in Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy.

Students at Cedarville University spend approximately 1000 Days during their four years on campus. During this period, Dr. Thomas White, president, encourages each student to participate in a mission trip. Based on the feedback from other pharmacy students who had served in Guatemala on previous mission opportunities, Thomas Bonifield, a second-year pharmacy student, agreed to serve at a free, four-day clinic in Los Dolores, Guatemala. This experience transformed his perspective on medical care and spreading the gospel.

Dr. Samson Amos’ cancer research is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Cedarville students. Already, their work is being cited in research projects. Other educational institutions are also vying to come alongside Cedarville’s School of Pharmacy in this research. But, despite the initial success, Amos sees their research having a deeper kingdom impact.

Staying on the cutting edge, Cedarville University launched a new healthcare innovation concentration in the Master of Arts in Innovation. Connecting creativity with problem-solving, the program equips students to create innovative healthcare solutions.

Welcome to a touching episode of the Cedarville Stories Podcast, where we bring you the inspiring journey of Caroline Abdelmassih, a student in Cedarville University's Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Combining health care with missions was the reason several students from Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy attended the 2023 Global Mission Health Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, this past November.