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May 21, 2026 we are participating in UWaterloo Giving Day! This 24-hour campaign will support teaching, learning and research at UWaterloo, and we’re inviting you to be a part of it. We are asking you to make a gift that will continue our tradition of providing a supportive environment that enhances student well-being and professional growth.

The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy welcomed the class of Rx2029 to the profession of pharmacy at the annual White Coat Ceremony on May 11, 2026.

Graham Peeters (Rx2028) balances varsity rowing and pharmacy school as a mature student.

Waterloo Pharmacy's annual Graduate Research Day offers a platform for students to present their innovative research, receive meaningful feedback from peers and professors and to connect and collaborate.

Thao Dao (Rx2023) is the recipient of the 2026 BC Pharmacy Association Award of Excellence: New Practitioner Award, recognized for her young leadership and commitment to equitable, patient-centred care.

Canadian Cancer Society and MaRS grant $100,000 to Gateway CERH in partnership with the School of Pharmacy

Waterloo Pharmacy and Optometry students collaborate interprofessionally with McMaster Medicine and Physiotherapy learners to showcase healthcare careers for high school students

The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy hosted its third Speed Networking Night to bring together our third-year class and pharmacy alumni for invaluable mentorship, career advising and real-world insights.

A new study finds that combining the current medications for Alzheimer’s disease with small molecules derived from micronutrients found in grapes, berries, peanuts and turmeric is a safer and more effective way to treat the disease.

Georgia Wilson (Rx2029) is the inaugural recipient of the Victor Lei Memorial Award. Established by Victor’s family, former classmates, and friends, the award serves as a lasting tribute to honour his caring spirit and dedication to Northern communities.