Grigor Abelian Received a Degree from University of the Sciences

2017 Jun 8

Grigor Abelian of Broomall, PA, was among the graduates recognized during University of the Sciences' 196th commencement celebration on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Abelian graduated summa cum laude with a doctor of pharmacy degree . The University's valedictorian, he was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, National Honor Society for First-Year Students, and Rho Chi, National Honor Society of Pharmacy. He received the Alumni Association Awards presented to the graduating student from each college with the highest grade point average; the Merck Awards, the current Merck publications, given by Merck & Co., Inc., to PharmD candidates for academic achievement; and the Hyman C. Bogash Drug Salesmen's Association of Pennsylvania Award given to a PharmD candidate for proficiency in pharmacy administration and intent on a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor's through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go at usciences.edu.

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