SWOSU Press Release

Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) College of Pharmacy is excited to announce its second annual PharmFest open house event taking place on Thursday, March 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Chemistry/Pharmacy/Physics building (CPP) room 312. This event is tailored to college students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy.

The PharmFest event offers an opportunity for prospective students to gather information about the pharmacy profession and SWOSU’s program. It will include introductory sessions covering various pharmacy school topics and potential career paths. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with current pharmacy students and professors to learn about the student experience and career prospects. The goal is to educate college students about the pharmacy program at SWOSU and the many exciting opportunities currently available to graduates with a pharmacy degree.

A student panel will provide firsthand accounts of the daily life of pharmacy students, research opportunities, counseling competitions, and scholarship opportunities. A professor panel will highlight skills taught at SWOSU, including dispensing, compounding, clinical skills, and research, as well as career options such as nuclear pharmacy, industry, government, and pharmacogenomics.

The event will include a Q&A session for attendees to address any questions they may have, a campus tour, and refreshments.

Interested attendees must register by March 14 to secure their spot at the SWOSU PharmFest open house event. Visit https://swosu.jotform.com/240643712877967 to register or scan the QR code on the flyer. For questions, contact Sarah Yount at sarah.yount@swosu.edu.

About the SWOSU College of Pharmacy

Founded in 1939, the SWOSU College of Pharmacy is one of the nation’s most affordable and well-regarded pharmacy programs. With a strong focus on hands-on learning and professional preparation, the college equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for a range of career opportunities in pharmacy. Graduates benefit from a high job placement rate and a strong network of alumni in the field.