The Butler University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

The Butler University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences At the Butler University College of Pharmacy & Health Services, you will find students and faculty w

The College of Pharmacy at Butler University originated in 1904 with the founding of the Winona Technical Institute. In 1914, the pharmacy department separated from the institute to become the Indianapolis College of Pharmacy (ICP). In 1930 the ICP became one of the first pharmacy colleges to create a four-year baccalaureate curriculum. In 1945 Butler and the Indianapolis College of Pharmacy merged, and erected a new building on Butler's campus in 1950. The building, with its fully mediated classrooms and state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories, was completely renovated in 2008-2009. The name of the college was changed to College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences when the Physician Assistant program was developed in 1995.

We are excited to share that we are changing our name from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to the College of...
09/26/2025

We are excited to share that we are changing our name from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to the College of Health Professions to better reflect the diversity of our programs and to be more inclusive of all healthcare disciplines.

Since its founding in 1945, following the consolidation with the Indianapolis College of Pharmacy, our college has continually grown to meet the changing needs of healthcare education. In 1996, the name was updated to reflect the addition of the physician assistant program. Since then, we’ve expanded our undergraduate and graduated academic offerings.

Looking ahead, we plan to introduce new programs designed to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals and to prepare you for leadership in a dynamic healthcare landscape.

We’re proud of our legacy and excited about the future. This change honors our history while opening new doors for innovation, collaboration, and opportunity. This new name will be effective June 1, 2026.

to one week ago! Our Welcome to the Profession Ceremony was a success! Congratulations to our Nursing, MPAS1 Physician...
09/12/2025

to one week ago!

Our Welcome to the Profession Ceremony was a success! Congratulations to our Nursing, MPAS1 Physician Assistant, and P1 Pharmacy students who have embarked on a journey toward becoming a healthcare professional.

We’re excited to introduce our new pharmacy fellows, Caroline Rahrig and Margaux Meilhac! Caroline Rahrig is a Global Pa...
09/10/2025

We’re excited to introduce our new pharmacy fellows, Caroline Rahrig and Margaux Meilhac!

Caroline Rahrig is a Global Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance Fellow with Butler University, Eli Lilly & Company, and the FDA. She recently earned her PharmD from Purdue University. During her time at Purdue, Caroline conducted a research project at Riley Hospital for Children that evaluated deviations from guideline-recommended therapy for perinatal headache. The project investigated the downstream effects of using butalbital containing medications in this patient population and sought to reduce its inappropriate use. In her free-time, Caroline enjoys baking, doing paint-by-numbers, and traveling.

Margaux Meilhac is a Medication Error, Pharmacovigilance, and Risk Management Fellow with Butler University, Regeneron, and the FDA. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacology at McGill University. During her time in pharmacy school, Margaux contributed to multiple medication safety initiatives by conducting literature reviews on gender differences in drug-related anaphylaxis and evaluating the real-world relevance of biomarkers with potential safety implications. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the US national parks, crafting with friends and family, and horseback riding.

02/27/2025

A very gracious thank you to all the support Butler College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received during the Annugal Day of Giving. Go Dawgs!

The Dean’s Priority Needs Fund can also help support students looking to study abroad. For example, Kayla Vaughn was abl...
02/27/2025

The Dean’s Priority Needs Fund can also help support students looking to study abroad. For example, Kayla Vaughn was able to travel to Italy for the Heritage, Health, and Identity in the Mediterranean Diet course with Professor Jane Gervasio. She had the chance to make a variety of pastas, eat gelato, ride around on vespas and visit museums. She learned various cultural behaviors around food and eating affect the overall wellness of individuals and so much more! An unforgettable adventure was had. If interested in supporting students like Kayla, you can donate here: https://dayofgiving.butler.edu/amb/bucophs.

02/27/2025

PA students go through procedures courses to learn how to perform various medical procedures like learning how to take vitals or perform a physical exam. The PA faculty use these nifty training manikins to teach students how to dislodge items from a patient’s ear, nose, or mouth. These training manikins are just one example of what could be purchased with the COPHS Equipment Fund! You can donate toward this fund here: https://dayofgiving.butler.edu/amb/bucophs.

02/26/2025

The Anatomage table is one of the amazing equipment items we use to educate students in the anatomy and physiology lab. The Anatomage table allows students to practice on real human bodies without the need for physical cadavers. It beats having to dissect the Dean! This Anatomage table is just one example of what could be purchased with the COPHS Equipment Fund! You can donate toward this fund here: https://dayofgiving.butler.edu/amb/bucophs.

Attending ADCES (Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists) has enriched and invigorated me to continue enh...
02/26/2025

Attending ADCES (Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists) has enriched and invigorated me to continue enhancing my practice and thus passing that along to learners. In the four days of the conference, I attended over 30 sessions on various topics all tied to improving the lives of people living with diabetes. It allowed for me to have dedicated professional time to learn, collaborate, network, and grow as a pharmacist practitioner, diabetes care and education specialist, preceptor and faculty member. - Professor Jessica Triboletti

You can support faculty and staff professional development endeavors by donating to the COPHS Faculty and Staff Professional Fund. This fund allows our faculty and staff to continue to grow their expertise in the rapidly changing environment of healthcare and education. You can donate here: https://dayofgiving.butler.edu/amb/bucophs.

Midyear was such a great learning opportunity for me, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to go! This experience wa...
02/26/2025

Midyear was such a great learning opportunity for me, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to go! This experience was great for my professional development and networking skills, as well as my presentation skills since I had the opportunity to present my research. I was able to further discern my career path and what residency programs I wanted to pursue, as well as figure out what exactly I was looking for in a program. - Katherine Fonfara ‘25

My time at ASHP’s midyear conference exceeded my expectations in many ways.. I was proud to present the results of my research that support how the collaboration of nurses and pharmacists can improve weight loss outcomes. I strongly believe in the work that pharmacists do and how much of an impact we can have if we are able to practice at the top of our licenses. It was an amazing experience to be surrounded by so many pharmacists and students who believe in the profession in this same way. - Morgan Walsh ‘25

Students traveling to present at a conference is just one example that the Dean’s Priority Needs Fund can help support! You can support future students by donating here: https://dayofgiving.butler.edu/amb/bucophs.

02/26/2025

Meet our Nursing Faculty - Program Director Seth Carey and Professor Deborah Spoerner! Seems like they’re having a bit of fun with SAM (Self-assessment Manikin). SAM manikins are used in teaching and learning real heart, lung, and bowel sounds. SAM and other similar real-life equipment items will be used in nursing simulation labs. This is an example of one item that can be purchased with the equipment fund and something our future nursing and current PA students will be learning from. You can donate here: https://dayofgiving.butler.edu/amb/bucophs

Find out tomorrow what all these photos have in common tomorrow during Butler's Annual Day of Giving!
02/25/2025

Find out tomorrow what all these photos have in common tomorrow during Butler's Annual Day of Giving!

10/30/2024

As a student in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program, you’ll be exposed to the latest advances in pharmaceutical sciences, AI, cheminformatics, bioinformatics, pharmaceutics and regulatory science through a curriculum that merges chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and informatics.

Apply today at butler.edu/apply/!

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