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Stay up-to-date on the latest news about pharmacy education and practice, including essential updates on AACP programs and services, through our numerous print and online communications vehicles.

Recent Updates

Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Final Rule

 

AACP BriefRegarding Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Final Rule

June 2, 2026

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The U.S. Department of ...

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AACP Announces Winners of Inaugural Unite for Impact: A National Collaborative Challenge Advancing Community Pharmacy Innovation
AACP has announced the winners of its inaugural Unite for Impact Challenge, a national initiative designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and measurable change in community pharmacy practice.
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Student Scholarships Continue Through AACP with Support from CVS Health Foundation
AACP is pleased to announce that the CVS Health Foundation/AACP Community Pharmacy Award will be awarded to 21 outstanding student pharmacists who face financial barriers in pursuit of education.
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AACP Launches Inaugural Pharm4Me Student Ambassador Program
AACP has selected 42 students to participate in its inaugural Pharm4Me Student Ambassador Program, building a network of student pharmacists to inspire interest in pharmacy education and careers, and supporting the profession’s growth and advancement.
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AACP Joins Statement from the Pharmacy Community on Changes to CDC ACIP Charter

As the pharmacy organizations and associations representing the pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists who play a critical ...

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New National Research Highlights Strong Value of a Pharmacy Degree
Recent national media coverage highlights an encouraging trend for the pharmacy profession: 

New research shows that, while many graduate degrees ...

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AACP Announces 2026 Recipients of Top Annual Awards in Teaching, Research and More
AACP announced the recipients of its top awards for 2026, which recognize outstanding individual and institutional contributions made to pharmacy education, research, patient outcomes, community service and academic publishing.
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Joint Statement from Pharmacy Partners on Violence in Minnesota

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), American Pharmacists Association (APhA), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), and American ...

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Confused About Vaccine Recommendations? Pharmacists Are Here to Help
AACP joins national pharmacy groups urging patients to talk with their pharmacist about available vaccines.
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Seven Student Pharmacists Awarded Walmart Community Pharmacy Scholarship
AACP has selected 7 individuals as recipients of the Walmart Community Pharmacy Scholarship for Pharmacy Students recognizing their leadership, academic success, and a commitment to serving rural or medically underserved patient populations upon graduation.
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Pharmacy School Interest Rises as Applications Jump 6%
According to recently released data from AACP, applications to pharmacy school jumped 6% from Fall 2024 to Fall 2025, signaling growing interest in the pharmacy profession. This marks the second consecutive year of growth in both the total number of applicants and applications to pharmacy schools.
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A Multi-University Institute Advances U.S. Medicine Making: 20 Years and Counting
NIPTE university faculty members collaborate with government and industry to address challenges in drug development and manufacturing.
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