Phi Lambda Sigma

Phi Lambda Sigma Empowering lifelong pharmacy leaders since 1965 as the premier Pharmacy Leadership Society 💊 Phi Lambda Sigma honors leadership.

The purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the national Pharmacy Leadership Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy students. By peer recognition, the Society encourages participation in all pharmacy activities. Since membership crosses fraternal and organizational lines, the Society does not compete with other pharmacy organizations. Members are selected by peer recognition. No greater honor can be bestowed upon an individual than to be recognized as a leader by one’s peers. Such recognition instills and enhances self-confidence, encourages the less active student to a more active role and promotes greater effort toward the advancement of pharmacy.

When we serve others, we create a ripple effect of positive change. Start yours today! 🌊
03/02/2026

When we serve others, we create a ripple effect of positive change. Start yours today! 🌊

This Black History Month, Phi Lambda Sigma recognizes those whose vision, resilience, and service have shaped the future...
03/01/2026

This Black History Month, Phi Lambda Sigma recognizes those whose vision, resilience, and service have shaped the future of pharmacy and continue to inspire the next generation of leaders!

The history of Black Americans in pharmacy is marked by pioneering individuals who broke racial barriers in education and practice, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Key figures like James McCune Smith, Anna Louise James, and Leo V. Butts overcame systemic discrimination to establish pharmacy as a professional path, often serving underserved communities.

Have you heard of these Key Trailblazers? Let us know in the comments!

James McCune Smith (1813–1865): Regarded as the first African American to earn a medical degree and the first to own and operate a pharmacy in the U.S. (1830s).

Anna Louise James (1886–1977): The first Black woman to graduate from the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy and one of the first licensed female Black pharmacists in the U.S.

Leo Vinton Butts (1898–1992): The first Black graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and author of the 1920s thesis, which documented the challenges faced by Black practitioners.

Mary Munson Runge: The first woman and first African American to be president of the American Pharmacists Association.

Early Documentation: Mozella Esther Lewis (1925) and Leo V. Butts (1920s) provided pioneering, early research on the presence and challenges of African-American pharmacy students and practitioners.

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🌟 Please join us in congratulating the Phi Lambda Sigma 2025-26 Division A/I Chapter of the Year Finalists (in no partic...
02/27/2026

🌟 Please join us in congratulating the Phi Lambda Sigma 2025-26 Division A/I Chapter of the Year Finalists (in no particular order): Epsilon Xi, Delta Theta, and Alpha Zeta! Tag them below and show your school pride with a like/comment!

We cannot wait to find out who the winner is at the Annual Award Ceremony at 2 PM ET immediately after the House of Delegates on Saturday, 4/11/2026!

🌟 Please join us in congratulating the Phi Lambda Sigma 2025-26 Division AA/II Chapter of the Year Finalists (in no part...
02/26/2026

🌟 Please join us in congratulating the Phi Lambda Sigma 2025-26 Division AA/II Chapter of the Year Finalists (in no particular order): Epsilon, Delta, and Beta Chi! Tag them below and show your school pride with a like/comment!

We cannot wait to find out who the winner is at the Annual Award Ceremony at 2 PM ET immediately after the House of Delegates on Saturday, 4/11/2026!

🌟 Please join us in congratulating the Phi Lambda Sigma 2025-26 Division AAA/III Chapter of the Year Finalists (in no pa...
02/25/2026

🌟 Please join us in congratulating the Phi Lambda Sigma 2025-26 Division AAA/III Chapter of the Year Finalists (in no particular order): Epsilon Beta, Beta Iota, and Beta Alpha! Tag them below and show your school pride with a like/comment!

We cannot wait to find out who the winner is at the Annual Award Ceremony at 2 PM ET immediately after the House of Delegates on Saturday, 4/11/2026!

JOIN US TONIGHT for a FREE GiANT leadership workshop featuring the Influence Model and Self-Preservation (Trust) tools b...
02/24/2026

JOIN US TONIGHT for a FREE GiANT leadership workshop featuring the Influence Model and Self-Preservation (Trust) tools by registering at buff.ly/JoVuLr3
📅 February 24 at 8 PM ET
Enhance your leadership effectiveness through greater awareness and intentional influence!

🤔 REGISTER to join us TONIGHT for a virtual pharmacist panel with Adam Remick, Caroline Ko, and Daniel Pons on Feb 24 fr...
02/24/2026

🤔 REGISTER to join us TONIGHT for a virtual pharmacist panel with Adam Remick, Caroline Ko, and Daniel Pons on Feb 24 from 7-8 PM EST on transitioning careers hosted by the PLS Member Engagement Committee! Register by scanning the QR code or going to buff.ly/qsu5G4j to save your spot today!

Monday Motivation: Service is the heart of leadership — lead by giving, and greatness will follow. 💊❤️
02/23/2026

Monday Motivation: Service is the heart of leadership — lead by giving, and greatness will follow. 💊❤️

🤔 Have you ever wanted advice on how to transition between careers? Join us for this special, FREE and virtual panel wit...
02/20/2026

🤔 Have you ever wanted advice on how to transition between careers? Join us for this special, FREE and virtual panel with Adam Remick, Caroline Ko, and Daniel Pons on Feb 24 from 7-8 PM EST to learn from the best! Register by scanning the QR code or going to buff.ly/qsu5G4j to save your spot today!

02/19/2026

🎓 Free Leadership Workshop THIS TUESDAY, FEB 24: Join Dr. Brandon Jennings as he hosts a GiANT workshop focused on two powerful leadership tools:
🧠 Influence Model
🤝 Self-Preservation (Trust)

This interactive session will explore how trust shapes influence and how leaders can show up more effectively.

🎟️ Registration is free, but spots are limited—reserve yours today:
🔗 buff.ly/JoVuLr3

Proud to support leadership in action 👏💙Phi Lambda Sigma was honored to award funding for this year’s Diversity Dialogue...
02/18/2026

Proud to support leadership in action 👏💙

Phi Lambda Sigma was honored to award funding for this year’s Diversity Dialogues at Beta Alpha — and what an incredible impact it made! From powerful conversations on advocacy and accessibility to innovative approaches in caring for underserved patients, this event truly embodied what patient-centered leadership looks like.

Seeing students and faculty come together to challenge perspectives and grow beyond the classroom? That’s exactly why we invest in initiatives like this. 🌟

Here’s to bold conversations, compassionate care, and the future leaders shaping our profession.

👏 APPLY TODAY to work with Phi Lambda Sigma as the Order and Membership Management Intern or Awards Committee Intern at ...
02/17/2026

👏 APPLY TODAY to work with Phi Lambda Sigma as the Order and Membership Management Intern or Awards Committee Intern at https://buff.ly/Axbp2k9!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Interviews start in January. Interns will start for training in April and formally take over the role in July.

Reach out to Brandon Jennings, Executive Director, at brandon@philambdasigma.org with any questions.

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