Funded Partnerships and Programs

First USP Scholarly Day
The first USP Scholarly Day in April 2003, sponsored by the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, recognized the value of research-based scholarly activity to the University. Charles P. O'Brien, MD, PhD, opened the Scholarly Day by delivering the Sixteenth Annual John C. Krantz, Jr., Distinguished Lecture entitled, "Developing New Medications for the Treatment of Addictive Disorders."

First USP Pre-College Leadership Institute
Fourteen enthusiastic high school seniors participated in USP's first annual Health and Science Pre-College Leadership Program July 20-24. Thanks to a generous grant from The Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, the program's intense, interactive curriculum introduced the students to the impact of the health sciences and the value of leadership skills and also provided opportunities to meet with scientists and researchers.

New Outdoor Classroom/Demonstration Garden
With funding from the League of Women Voters, Wal-Mart and PA Department of Environmental Protection, a consortium of local community groups and the University transformed an eyesore of a vacant neighboring lot into an attractive garden outdoor classroom space that demonstrates best practices of watershed management.

W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Aids USP Scholars
With a major contribution of $70,000 in support of The W.W. Smith Scholarship Program for 2003-04 and an additional gift of $10,000 to support The W.W. Smith Prize Program, the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust provided 37 USP students with financial assistance.

USP Health Policy Symposium
AstraZeneca again supported the USP Health Policy Symposium in 2004 with an unrestricted education grant. The symposium focused on the future of Medicaid. A stimulating and informative May 2003 symposium drew more than 200 leading healthcare policymakers, researchers and pharmaceutical executives.

Arcadia Foundation Supports Life Science and Technology Building
The Norristown, Pennsylvania-based Arcadia Foundation has awarded a generous grant to USP's Campaign for An Historic Opportunity to Shape Our Future. Funds will support the construction of the new state-of-the-art Life Sciences and Technology Building.

CVS and USP: A Winning Partnership
CVS Charitable Trust has awarded a gift for pharmacy student scholarships, signifying the company's commitment to higher education and the educational endeavors of USP.

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Endows Pharmacy Scholarship as Tribute to John Wyeth
In a fitting tribute to the memory of John Wyeth, founder of the Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Class of 1854 graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (the former USP), Wyeth Pharmaceuticals has established an endowed scholarship for a fifth-year USP pharmacy student.

USP Faculty Member Receives 2003 Lindback Minority Junior Faculty Award
Dr. Deepika Vadher, assistant professor of clinical pharmacy at USP, was the recipient of a Minority Junior Faculty Award from the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation. The award will support Dr. Vadher's research to examine the relationship between health literacy and medication adherence in patients diagnosed as hypertensive and diabetic.

Barra Foundation Supports Educational Initiatives
This generous grant from the Barra Foundation, Inc.'s Community Fund will be applied to community outreach and service learning programs available through USP's Office of Student Affairs.