Dear Graduates,
As we gather to celebrate your remarkable achievement, I'm filled with pride and excitement for the next step in your journey. Along with the faculty and staff of the School of Pharmacy, I extend our heartfelt congratulations and share in the joy of this significant milestone with you and your supportive loved ones.
Your commencement is not merely a recognition of the hard work you've put into obtaining your degree; it represents the beginning of a new chapter filled with many opportunities. In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, your innovative spirit, leadership and ability to collaborate are more vital than ever. The challenges ahead are manifold, yet they offer unique chances to make substantial impacts in our world. Embrace these opportunities with open arms and a confident belief in your capability to affect change.
The class of 2024 began a pharmacy school journey amidst a global pandemic, yet you have displayed unparalleled perseverance and dedication. Your resilience during this time has not only tested, but also proven your commitment to the noble field of pharmacy. The lessons learned from these unique challenges have equipped you with a unique understanding of the importance of adaptability and grit. Your journey serves as a testament to the fact that with perseverance, even the most daunting challenges can be overcome.
The roles of pharmacy and biomedical sciences have never been more pronounced, highlighting an incredible potential to address and solve pressing health issues. The advent of data science and rapid advancements in drug development have heralded a new era in the potential of impactful healthcare. Pharmacists, in particular, have shown their ability to play a pivotal role in public health, from spearheading immunizations to providing easier access to care. Your future contributions to this legacy are eagerly anticipated.
As you join the distinguished ranks of WVU School of Pharmacy alumni, you also mark a significant milestone — graduating during our School's 110th anniversary. This momentous occasion underscores the long-standing tradition that you are now a part of that has helped define excellence and leadership in healthcare and biomedical research. It is a testament to the enduring legacy and the evolving journey of our School. As we celebrate this historic milestone, your graduation represents the continuation of our commitment to innovation, education and service to the community.
The path ahead is yours to shape. Seek out the areas where your passion and purpose align with the greater good of society. Remember, your “home amongst the hills” remains a constant source of support, inspiration and community, eager to celebrate your achievements and offer guidance through the challenges.
I eagerly anticipate the extraordinary contributions you will make to the field of pharmacy, pharmaceutical research and beyond. The roads you choose to explore and the discoveries you make will undoubtedly advance our collective mission to enhance health and well-being.
Warmest regards and best wishes for the exciting adventures that lie ahead. Let’s Go!
Sincerely,
William Petros, PharmD, FCCP
Dean and the Gates Wigner Endowed Chair
May 2024 Graduates
Doctor of Pharmacy
Pharmacy - Professional
- Joshua Phillip Arnold
- Haylee Michelle Auchter
- Lauren Julianna Bazelak ☙ ***
- Yohanna Samuel Berhanu ***
- Macie Leigh Bliss
- Brookelyn Bowers
- Katie Lauren Burns ***
- Sabrina Burtner *
- Bailey Jo Coleman ☙ **
- Nikayla Sydney Croce
- Claire Lynn Daniels
- Alexander Jacob Davis
- Kallie Faye Delatore *
- Adam Jacob Lee Dunn ***
- Danielle Christine Ebersole
- Autumn Marie Fiest
- Joseph John Garan ***
- Michelle Kay Grose ***
- Joshua P Hilty
- Alaina Nicole Imus
- Garret Lee Jackson
- Savvina Maria Karros
- Jenna Michele Kwiatkoski *
- Chase Anthony Lang **
- Brooke Ashley Lawson ☙ **
- Annie Megan Logan **
- Krissa Breanne Lusk
- Gillian Isabella Lutz ***
- Maryam Maghareh *
- Megan Rose Maurer ☙ ***
- Taylor Brooke Maynard ***
- Remington Hope Miller ☙
- Mikaela Morgan Miner
- Miah Kathleen Moss
- Jessica F Moyer ***
- Ally Danielle Peterson
- Alese Nicole Photiadis *
- Danielle Nicole Reynolds
- Madison McKenzie Risinger
- Emily Faith Rose ☙ ***
- Courtney Madison Rutter ***
- Mariah Katherine Safko
- Julia Janet Salamy
- Alison Mae Scaletta
- Mary Olive Sizer ☙
- Kailey Rose Smith ☙ ***
- Taylor Brooke Szoke
- Jayna Ann Urey ☙ ***
- Kaitlyn Nicole Vilain
- Elaine Zhang ☙
Doctor of Philosophy
Health Services and Outcomes Research
- Trupti Anand Dhumal
- Yves Paul Vincent Mbous
- Zasim Azhar Dil Hasan Siddiqui
Bachelor of Science
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
- Estelle Catherine Casper
- * Cum Laude
- ** Magna Cum Laude
- *** Summa Cum Laude
- ☸ Honors EXCEL Scholar
- ☙ Honors Foundations Scholar
- ⟡ Honors Laureate
Names listed in this program are taken from applications for graduation made to the WVU Office of the University Registrar. This document is not an official record of degrees awarded. Honors listed in this program are based upon the next-to-last term of enrollment and are not official until all academic work has been certified by the WVU Office of the University Registrar.