Harding University Dr. Mark S. Riley NCPA Student Chapter

03/30/2026

Join us for our Easter Smiles Project 💐🐣 We’ll be in the library from 12-1 making Easter cards for a local Searcy nursing home to help spread a little extra joy this season! 💛
Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and come hang out with us! You don’t have to stay the whole time, drop in whenever you can, color a card (or a few), and be part of something sweet and meaningful!

03/12/2026

Today we had the honor of welcoming Dr. Mandy Rigsby to speak at our March general meeting. She shared valuable insights about Arcare and discussed the 340B program, focusing on how it works and how it helps expand access to affordable medications for patients. Dr. Rigsby also provided perspective on her role within the organization and the impact pharmacists can have in community health settings. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from her experience and appreciate her taking the time to speak with our chapter.

02/19/2026

Today, NCPA had the honor of welcoming Dr. Ethan Melillo as our guest speaker at our General Meeting. Dr. Melillo shared his journey into pharmacy and explained how his experiences as a pharmacist ultimately helped launch his successful social media career. He discussed the importance of finding your niche, building professional relationships, and using social media as a platform to educate patients and advocate for the pharmacy profession. He provided valuable insight into the evolving role of pharmacists and demonstrated how creativity and innovation can open doors to unique career opportunities beyond traditional practice settings. We are very thankful he took the time to speak to us!

02/17/2026

Honored to share that Congressman and independent pharmacy owner Buddy Carter recorded a special message for the National Community Pharmacists Association members of Harding University’s Dr. Mark S. Riley Chapter. He spoke on the importance of getting involved and advocating for our profession, highlighted key accomplishments in Washington, D.C., and praised the great work happening here in Arkansas. Thank you, Congressman Carter, for sharing your valuable advice and wisdom with our chapter.

Watch his message here:

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02/10/2026

Students, join us on February 19th as we welcome Dr. Ethan Melillo! With experience from La Roche Posay and L’Oréal, he is shaping future pharmacists through a dermatology focused elective and sharing real world insights as a healthcare influencer.

You may know him as , where he is nearing half a million followers! Learn about nontraditional pharmacy career paths, industry roles, and dermatology in pharmacy. You do not want to miss this. Bring your questions! 💊✨

01/21/2026

Today, NCPA had the privilege of welcoming Zach Martin and Warren Woodham, of Ashford Advisors, as guest speakers at our general meeting. They shared practical insight on financial planning specifically for pharmacists, including strategies for managing student loans, pharmacy ownership possibilities, and investment opportunities. We’re grateful for their time and expertise, and for helping equip our student pharmacists with tools they can use now and after graduation.

01/14/2026

We’re so excited to introduce our new Executive Team! This group brings strong leadership, enthusiasm, and a shared dedication to serving our members and supporting the mission of NCPA. We’re looking forward to the year ahead and the many opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact together.

12/06/2025

This week, we had the privilege of celebrating our NCPA members whose dedication, passion, and leadership continue to strengthen our organization. Their commitment to advancing community pharmacy, supporting their peers, and serving patients has made a lasting impact. We are grateful for everything they contribute and honored to recognize their hard work.

12/02/2025

NCPA’s own Cameron Head and Jacie Owens had the privilege of delivering our donation to His House yesterday. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to see the impact it will have on lives within our community.

12/01/2025

NCPA was grateful for the opportunity to raise over $750 through our Pennies for a Purpose project to support His House here in Searcy, AR. His House is a local nonprofit that provides food, clothing, and essential resources to individuals and families in need, offering support and stability during difficult times. We are truly thankful to have played a small part in serving our community and spreading a little hope this holiday season.

11/11/2025

We were excited to welcome Dr. Brittany Marsh, PharmD, owner of Cornerstone Pharmacy & Compounding! She shared her valuable insights on pharmacy ownership, compounding, and entrepreneurship. Thank you, Dr. Marsh, for inspiring us with your experience and passion for independent pharmacy!

11/11/2025

Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Jack Lin, a Walgreens Specialty Pharmacist, as our guest speaker for the October NCPA General Meeting. He shared valuable insight into daily operations within specialty pharmacy, patient care challenges, and the evolving role of pharmacists in specialty settings. We appreciated his time, expertise, and the encouragement he offered to students exploring this career path.