NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy Puerto Rico

25/09/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating Academic Excellence and Leadership in Pharmacy! ✨🎓

On September 10, 2026, the Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy – Puerto Rico Campus proudly celebrated the Rho Chi Society Induction Ceremony, recognizing pharmacy students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to excellence. 💙💊

Membership in the Rho Chi Society, the academic honor society in pharmacy, represents a significant milestone in our students’ professional journeys and recognizes their dedication to scholarship and the advancement of the pharmacy profession.

We were also honored to welcome Dr. Marjorie Lopez as the keynote speaker for this special occasion. We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Lopez for joining us in celebrating this important milestone and for sharing her time, insights, and words of inspiration with our students and the NSU community. 🎤✨

We extend our warmest congratulations to our newly inducted Rho Chi members! 🌟 Your hard work, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence have earned you this distinguished recognition. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will continue to make as future pharmacists and leaders in healthcare.

Please join us in congratulating our newest Rho Chi inductees and this remarkable achievement! 👏🎉

16/09/2026

🦈 Connecting Students with the Future of Pharmacy | EXPO 2026

On September 11, 2026, our Pharm.D. students at the Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy Puerto Rico Regional Campus had the opportunity to participate in EXPO 2026, an event designed to bring students and pharmacy preceptors together in preparation for their advanced pharmacy practice experiences.

Throughout the event, students connected directly with preceptors, explored different practice settings, asked questions, and learned more about the professional experiences available to them as they continue their pharmacy education.

These conversations go beyond networking—they help students better understand their options, build professional relationships, and make more informed decisions as they prepare for the next stages of their Pharm.D. journey.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all of the preceptors who joined us and shared their time, expertise, and experiences with our students. Your mentorship and commitment to pharmacy education play an important role in preparing the next generation of pharmacists. 💙

📸 Here are a few moments from a morning filled with conversations, connections, and opportunities.

10/09/2026

🦈 Sharks Supporting Sharks! 💙

On August 25, 2026, students from the Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy – Puerto Rico Regional Campus came together for our Shark Mentor/Mentee Meet-Up in the PCM Lab.

The event brought together members of the Class of 2030, serving as mentees, with students from the Class of 2029, who are serving as their Shark Mentors. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect, build relationships, share experiences, and strengthen the sense of community that makes our College of Pharmacy so special.

Through the Shark Mentor Program, our returning students can provide guidance, encouragement, and insight to our newest Sharks as they navigate their Pharm.D. journey. These connections help create a supportive environment where students can learn from one another and grow together both academically and professionally.

📸 We are excited to share some moments from this memorable meet-up and celebrate the beginning of these new mentor/mentee connections!

Thank you to all of our Class of 2029 mentors for stepping into this important role, and welcome once again to our Class of 2030 mentees.

One College. One Community. Sharks supporting Sharks. 🦈💙

04/09/2026

💙🥼 Flashback Friday: Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony! 🥼💙

Today, we’re looking back at a special milestone for our NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy – Puerto Rico Campus Class of 2029! ✨

The White Coat Ceremony marked an important step in their journey as future pharmacists, symbolizing their commitment to professionalism, compassionate patient care, and the responsibilities of the pharmacy profession.

It’s wonderful to look back on this memorable day and see how far our students have come in their Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) journey! 💊💙

📸 Enjoy some of our favorite moments from the Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony as we celebrate their continued growth as student pharmacists at Nova Southeastern University.

We can’t wait to see all that the Class of 2029 will accomplish! 🦈✨

03/09/2026

🦈💙 **Discover. Connect. Get Involved! | Student Organization Showcase**

Students at the **NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy – Puerto Rico Regional Campus** had the opportunity to explore the many ways they can become involved beyond the classroom during our **Student Organization Showcase**!

Throughout the event, students visited organization booths, connected directly with **student leaders**, learned about leadership roles and activities, and discovered the different opportunities available to become active members of our College of Pharmacy community.

We were proud to have representatives from AZO, NCPA, APhA, SCCP, and SSHP sharing their organizations, missions, and experiences with fellow Sharks. 🦈

Student organizations play an important role in the Pharm.D. journey by providing opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, professional connections, service, and lifelong friendships while strengthening engagement within the pharmacy profession.

👏 A special thank you to our Student Government Association (SGA) for their assistance in organizing the event and helping create an engaging opportunity for our students to connect with their peers and explore the many ways to get involved.

We look forward to seeing our Sharks find their place, take on new challenges, and continue building a strong and connected student community!

Get involved. Lead. Serve. Make an impact. Fins Up! 🦈💙

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

🔬🦈 Advancing Pharmacy Through Research — NSU at the Convención de Farmacéuticos de Puerto Rico 2026

On August 21, 2026, the Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy was proudly represented through scholarly research at the Colegio de Farmacéuticos de Puerto Rico Convención 2026.

Our faculty, students, residents, staff, and collaborators contributed to research addressing important areas of pharmaceutical compounding, medication formulation, vaccination, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial therapy. We proudly recognize the authors who represented NSU through the following poster presentations:

🔹 Comparison of Mortar and Stirring Compounding Techniques on Content Uniformity and Stability of Hydrocortisone 1.25% Suppositories
Enrique A. Nieves, Ph.D.; Alondra Z. Rivera-Torres ('28); and Angel Toledo
🔹 Hospital-Based Community Pharmacy-Led Vaccine Screening and Education During Transition of Care at Care of Discharge
Alexandra L. Prieto Estrada ('25), Pharm.D.; Georgina Silva-Suarez, Ph.D.; and Yarelis Alvarado, Pharm.D. ('09)
🔹 Comparative Evaluation of Two Co-Processed Excipients, Prosolv RX and Microcelac Plus, in the Preparation of Ibuprofen-Acetaminophen Tablets
Andrea Baerga ('27); Harold Berrios ('27); Carolirma Garcia ('27); Emanuel Nazario ('27); Angel Toledo; and Enrique A. Nieves, Ph.D.
🔹 Short vs. Long-Course Antibiotic Therapy for Bloodstream Infections Caused by Glucose Non-Fermenting Gram-Negative Bacilli (NFGNB)
Fabian Laureano-Claudio, Pharm.D. ('25); Gerardo Ramos, Pharm.D. ('19); Jose Rodriguez-Perez ('23), Pharm.D. ('23); Yarelis Alvarado, Pharm.D.('09); and Georgina Silva-Suarez, Ph.D.
🔹 Clinical Use of Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Sexually Transmitted Infections in Puerto Rico: A Retrospective Evaluation
Paola D. Santiago Acevedo, Pharm.D. ('25); Frances Colon Pratts, Pharm.D.; and Kalumi Ayala Rivera, Pharm.D. ('05)

👏 Congratulations to all of our researchers and contributors! Their work reflects the commitment of the NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy to research, innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of pharmacy practice.
We are especially proud to see members of our NSU community sharing their scholarship with the pharmacy profession in Puerto Rico and contributing to conversations that can help shape the future of patient care.

Research. Collaboration. Innovation. Shark Pride. 🦈💙

25/08/2026

🎙️🦈 NSU Pharmacy Leadership on the Airwaves!

On Thursday, August 20, 2026, during the Colegio de Farmacéuticos de Puerto Rico Convención 2026, Blanca Ortiz, BSPh, Pharm.D., GCG ('06) was interviewed by Mayra Acevedo and Joel Enrique on WIPR 940 AM.

As an expert in the field of pharmacy and Assistant Dean for the NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy in Puerto Rico, Ortiz shared her professional perspective on vaccinations, the evolving role of pharmacists, and the future of pharmacy in Puerto Rico.

Opportunities like this highlight the important role pharmacy leaders play in educating the public, advancing the profession, and contributing to meaningful conversations about the future of healthcare on the island.

👏 Congratulations to Blanca Ortiz, BSPh, Pharm.D., GCG ('06), on representing NSU with expertise, leadership, and Shark Pride. We are proud to see our College represented in conversations that help shape the future of pharmacy in Puerto Rico. 🦈💙