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Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy

Our mission is to develop pharmacists who will provide high quality health care and to make meaningful contributions
to the science and practice of pharmacy.

12/28/2025

Thank you to Maternal and Family Health Services for supporting the Backpack Project through the donation of hygiene items and women’s period products!

We’re grateful for partners who help us extend care, dignity, and compassion to our community! 💙💛

12/23/2025

✨Happy Holiday Wishes from the NSoP! ✨

As the year comes to a close, we pause to reflect, recharge, and look ahead with gratitude and hope. This season is a reminder of the passion, creativity, and dedication that define our pharmily. 💛💙✨

From wishes for our students in the new year to plans for rest, reflection, and preparation over break, our faculty and staff shared what’s inspiring them as we head into 2026. Swipe through to read their messages and holiday reflections! 🤍💙❄️

Wishing our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners a joyful holiday season filled with rest, connection, and renewed energy for the year ahead. 🎉✨

12/19/2025

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 💛💙✨

At the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, every faculty member has a unique story, and we’re excited to share them with you!

This week, meet 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐭-𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐲, 𝐑𝐏𝐡, Associate Dean of Experiential Education. Born in Warren, PA, she earned her BS in Pharmacy from the State University of New York at Buffalo before completing her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Penn State’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.

Associate Dean Holt-Macey joined Wilkes in 1998 and now coordinates IPPE II Clinical/Faculty, IPPE III Institutional, and APPEs, shaping the experiential curriculum that prepares students for real-world pharmacy practice.

Her favorite part of her role is individualizing APPE experiences for students. This includes meeting with them one-on-one, talking through their goals, and helping them identify rotations that spark their interests and support their growth. She loves guiding students as they take their next steps toward becoming thoughtful and capable professionals!

🪴Fun fact: Outside of work, Associate Dean Holt-Macey enjoys cooking, container gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Stay tuned every Friday as we continue spotlighting the paths that shape the pharmacy profession. Your future might look a lot like one of these stories. :)

12/18/2025

💙💛 Student Athlete Spotlight ⛳

Meet 𝐒𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬, a P2 student pharmacist and member of the Wilkes University men’s golf team!

Sam finds meaningful connections between his studies and his sport. Golf teaches patience and focus, while pharmacy strengthens discipline and critical thinking. Both require precision, strategy, and perseverance. Whether managing coursework or lining up a crucial putt, Sam approaches each challenge with focus and balance, proving that success is about more than just the scorecard.🏌️✨

Check back on Thursdays for student athlete highlights!

12/17/2025

Our P1 mentors organized their first-of-its-kind P1 social event a few weeks before finals, bringing together learning and fun in the best way!💊🧠 📚

Students enjoyed a taco bar and piñata night while competing in teams during a Jeopardy-style game! 🌮🎉 Categories included pharmaceutics, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology to help prep for finals, along with fun facts about their P1 mentors and faculty advisors!

This was a great example of peer mentorship, teamwork, and creative ways to support student success 🤝✨

12/16/2025

This fall semester was packed with meaningful moments. 🍂✨

Across the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, students got involved through 𝟏𝟎+ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, exploring interests, building community, and making an impact 💊🥼✨

Clubs were invited to submit their favorite highlights from the semester, and here they are! 📸🎉 From advocacy and hospital tours to community outreach, leadership development, and creative fundraisers, these moments capture just a snapshot of the dedication and engagement of our student pharmacists 💛💙✨

12/15/2025

So proud of our P3 students who completed their IPPE rotation at Geisinger Centralized Clinical Pharmacy Services (CCPS)! 🎉

Over the semester, they completed 𝟕𝟖 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 and 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. They directly improving patient care through teamwork, communication, and clinical judgment! 🥼💊✨

They wrapped up their experience by delivering outstanding 𝐀𝐂𝐏𝐄 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to Geisinger pharmacists and Wilkes faculty.

We’re incredibly proud of their effort, growth, and dedication to patient-centered care, and also grateful for the support of our students from our partners at Geisinger! 💙💊

12/12/2025

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 💛💙✨

At the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, every faculty member has a unique story, and we’re excited to share them with you!

This week, meet 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐋𝐲𝐧𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬, 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐃, 𝐁𝐂-𝐀𝐃𝐌, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. Originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA, Dr. Lewis earned her PharmD right here at the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy! She then completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Carolinas HealthCare System-Northeast (now Atrium Health Cabarrus) in Concord, NC.

Dr. Lewis joined Wilkes in 2018 and practices at The Wright Center for Community Health in Jermyn, PA. At Wilkes, she teaches therapeutics in diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, and outpatient anticoagulation.

Her favorite part of teaching is helping complex topics “click” for students and watching them grow into confident future pharmacists. In ambulatory care practice, she values building long-term relationships with patients and learning their stories because at the heart of both teaching and clinical care, it’s all about connection and communication.

🌟 Fun fact: Outside of work, Dr. Lewis enjoys spending time with her family,including welcoming baby Tristyn Lynn this summer! She also loves getting outdoors and going hiking.

Stay tuned every Friday as we continue spotlighting the paths that shape the pharmacy profession. Your future might look a lot like one of these stories. :)

12/11/2025

💙💛 Student Athlete Spotlight 🥍

Meet 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐡, a P2 pharmacy student and men’s lacrosse captain at Wilkes University!

Since his first year, Michael has been a starter on the team and now leads as captain. He balances the demands of pharmacy school with the discipline and drive of collegiate athletics. His mindset? Always up for a challenge, whether it’s mastering complex therapeutics in the classroom or testing his limits on the field.😤🙌

Check back on Thursdays for student athlete highlights!

12/11/2025

P3 student pharmacist, 𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧, took the ASHP Midyear stage to present her summer research project in collaboration with Dr. Jeremy Johnson and his team from Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy! 📊💊✨

This unique partnership began when Kayla connected with Dr. Johnson during her US Public Health Service externship, growing into a multi-institution research experience that highlights the power of mentorship, networking, and stepping into new opportunities. 🤝📚💥

At Wilkes, our student pharmacists build connections that open doors far beyond the classroom! 💫

12/10/2025

The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, led by Dr. Marie Roke-Thomas and P3 student pharmacist, Daniel Jones, completed the 22nd year of the Backpack Project, filling 250 backpacks for our local area population experiencing homelessness! 🎒♥️❤️

These bags contain personal items and will be distributed at local shelters during the holiday season. This project was made possible by donations received from students, Benco Dental Supply, Mericle Commercial Real Estate, and a grant from the Luzerne Foundation YAK Committee.

We believe in the spirit of giving back and in meeting the needs of our community with compassion, presence, and action. Through projects like this, our students learn that pharmacy is more than medications. It’s service, advocacy, and showing up for those who need support the most.💛💙

12/10/2025

The P2 class wrapped up the semester with an exciting escape room lab last week! 🧩🔐

Students used counseling skills, SBAR communication, and the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) to crack clues, open lockboxes, and solve medication-based puzzles. Swipe through to see the winning teams from each section! 😎📸✨

At Wilkes, learning is interactive, creative, and hands-on. Our students don’t just study pharmacy, they practice it through activities that build confidence, communication, and clinical thinking. 🙌

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