Community members throughout Western Massachusetts who face barriers to accessing occupational therapy services can take advantage of the free programs offered through 91Ö±²„'s Bear Paw Center designed to improve health, independence, and overall quality of life.Ā
Maria S. Charbonneau, PharmD, a clinical assistant professor at 91Ö±²„, explores in a recent Pharmacy Times article the international effort to rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the conditionās broader health impacts.
Student researchers presented original research at the 2026 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas. The annual conference is one of the country's leading gatherings for pharmacy educators, researchers, and student scholars.Ā
Free week-long program connects middle and high school students with hands-on learning, healthcare professionals, community partners, and year-round mentorship opportunitiesĀ
Kennedy has received the 2025-2026 George R. Spratto Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. The award recognizes a member of the AACP Biological Sciences Section whose vision and service have inspired a collective appreciation for the biological sciences and the role of science in pharmacy education.
The Alexās Lemonade Stand Foundation awarded two 91Ö±²„ students $5,000 each to fund their summer training and research efforts in high-impact areas of pediatric cancer.
April is Occupational Therapy Month. 91Ö±²„'s Department of Occupational Therapy is using the month to highlight both the professionās impact and its innovative educational pathways preparing future practitioners.
91Ö±²„ College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' faculty and students are earning recognition across disciplines for research that advances both student success and healthcare innovation.
Intensive, hands-on, day-based masterās program delivers industry-ready skills and accelerated pathways to biomanufacturing and bioprocessing roles.
91Ö±²„ and Bay Path University are partnering to create an academic pathway between genetic counseling and pharmacogenomics designed to support the significant regionalĀ workforceĀ demand for professionals trained in precision medicine, genomic testing, and personalized therapeutics.Ā
CoPHS student Veronika Hicks, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, Class of 2027, recently represented the University at AMCP Nexus 2025, held in National Harbor, Maryland. The annual conference brings together pharmacy professionals, residents, fellows, and students from across the country to explore innovations and career pathways in managed care pharmacy.
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences hosted its annual Young Alumni Awards to honor six graduates whose early career achievements are making a lasting impact in the field of pharmacy.
Nearly 100 student support staff at Springfield International Charter School (SICS) participated in Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training facilitated by 91Ö±²„ with the goal to equip Springfield schools with the skills and resources to recognize and respond to mental health challenges among children and adolescents.
91Ö±²„ announces it has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agricultureās National Institute of Food and Agriculture to pioneer an innovative nutrition-based nanomedicine approach to Alzheimerās disease.Ā
Dean John Pezzuto, PhD, DSc, features on NPRās nationally syndicated program The Academic MinuteĀ as of August 25 to discuss the science behind the dietary superfood grapes and the importance of understanding their role in human health.
Labrie partnered with the Cancer House of Hope in West Springfield to provide occupational therapy services to help members regain essential skills for daily living and to cope with the emotional toll of cancer.Ā
Pharmacy faculty demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and innovation at the 2025 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting held in Chicago this July.
Erin Murray, OTD-PP, is working with students and colleagues to challenge outdated narratives around disability and promote more accurate, empowering representations.Ā Murray is urging Massachusetts to update its use of the International Symbol of Access and adopt the more modern, inclusive āAccessible Iconā in public signage.Ā
Nicholas Rivet, a PhD Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University, earned third place in the graduate student oral and poster competition at the 188th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, held jointly with the 25th International Congress on Acoustics in New Orleans. Ā
91Ö±²„ pharmacy student Veronika Hicks presents research at prestigious ISPOR 2025 conference in Montreal.
Students and faculty from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences took part in the annual Keep Springfield Beautiful Cleanup Day, a citywide initiative that supports SCAN (Springfield Conservation and Nature Stewardship).
The 91Ö±²„ College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has been recognized as a National Academy of Medicine Change Maker Organization, highlighting its dedication to advancing health workforce well-being.
Three 91Ö±²„ faculty members from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences have been recognized with distinguished awards and honors for their excellence in education, research, and service.
A new study from Western New England University (91Ö±²„) has uncovered a significant link between long-term grape consumption and improved muscle health. The research, recently published in the journal Foods, suggests that regularly eating grapes can positively impact muscle gene expression, with particularly strong effects in females.
91Ö±²„ and Greenfield Community College announce a new partnership. The Associate to Doctor of Occupational Therapy Transfer Program offers GCC Allied Health students a streamlined route to earning a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy through 91Ö±²„ās 3+3 dual-degree programs.
