WSU Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

06/01/2026

At the 2026 Donors and Scholars Celebration, WSU Applebaum brought together scholarship recipients, donors, faculty and staff to celebrate the impact of philanthropy on student success.

These meaningful connections gave donors the opportunity to hear firsthand how their support is helping students pursue their educational goals and prepare for careers that will strengthen the future of health care.

Thank you to our generous donors for investing in our students and empowering the next generation of health care professionals.

Read more: go.wayne.edu/d-and-s-2026

05/29/2026

This week, we’re proud to spotlight Craig Miller, a 1994 graduate of our Physical Therapy program, as part of our Friday Faces of Applebaum series.

Craig’s journey into PT began after recovering from a high school ACL injury, his experience inspired him to help others regain mobility and independence. His time at Wayne State provided the foundation for a rewarding career filled with patient milestones and leadership roles, including APTA-Michigan Legislative Director and Chair of the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy.

After nearly 30 years in the profession, Craig says the most rewarding part has been working alongside dedicated colleagues and making a difference in patients’ lives.

💚💛 Craig is this week’s Applebaum Warrior.
Learn more about Craig and his experiences at ➡️ https://applebaum.wayne.edu/about/view/craig-miller-115590

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Kathlene “Kiki” Rodgers of Nie Family Funeral Homes in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti on being elected president of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association.

Rodgers is both the youngest president in the organization’s history and only the fifth woman to hold the position. Her achievement reflects a strong commitment to leadership, service and the future of the funeral profession in Michigan.

WSU Applebaum is proud to celebrate alumni and professionals advancing mortuary science and supporting communities throughout the state.

Learn more: https://go.wayne.edu/021510

05/20/2026

Thanks to a generous equipment donation from Klarity, students in the Radiation Therapy Technology (RTT) program at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are gaining expanded access to the tools and technology used in today’s cancer treatment environments.

This donation strengthens learning opportunities and helps prepare future radiation therapists to deliver high-quality patient care.

Read more about how partnerships like this support student success.

See the latest news and stories from Wayne State's Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (DEED). Learn about our research, events, and community impact.

05/18/2026

The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Wayne State University is proud to host the 2026 American Pharmacists Association Medication Therapy Management training program for pharmacists.

This nationally recognized training program will help pharmacists strengthen their skills in delivering medication therapy management services and improving patient outcomes.

Join us in Detroit for this valuable professional development opportunity.

Learn more and register:

WSU Applebaum will host APhA Medication Therapy Management training June 11 in Detroit. Pharmacists can earn up to 12 CPE hours.

05/15/2026

This week, we are proud to introduce Nella Bieszk, a 1991 and 1999 graduate of our pharmacy program, as part of our Friday Faces of Applebaum series.

Nella turned curiosity into an extraordinary career journey. Rather than following a traditional path, she embraced new opportunities, completing a managed care residency at Henry Ford, contributing to formulary decision-making, and discovering the Medical Science Liaison role within the pharmaceutical industry.

Today, Nella collaborates with national health plans and pharmacy benefit managers, leading real-world research that helps answer critical questions about medication safety, effectiveness, and patient outcomes.

Her story is a powerful reminder that there is no single path in pharmacy: curiosity, flexibility, and lifelong learning can open doors to impactful and rewarding careers.

From biochemistry to pharmacy to pharma leadership, Nella is this week’s Applebaum Warrior. 💚💛

Learn more about Nella: https://applebaum.wayne.edu/about/view/nella-bieszk-114819

05/14/2026

Today WSU Applebaum hosted day two of our annual Donors & Scholars event where health sciences scholarship recipients and donors came together to celebrate the legacy of past, present and future WSU Applebaum scholars. Thank you to our community for your hard work and generosity!

05/13/2026

Today WSU Applebaum hosted day one of our annual Donors & Scholars event where Pharmacy scholarship recipients and donors came together to celebrate the legacy of past, present and future WSU Applebaum scholars. Thank you to our community for your hard work and generosity!

05/11/2026

Congrats to our Pharmacy Class of 2026 who are celebrating their graduates this evening!

05/11/2026

Big congratulations to Ph.D. student Maryam Abbawi from the lab of Nora Fritz, Ph.D., on receiving two outstanding honors recognizing her research in multiple sclerosis and mobility science.

Maryam earned 1st place for her poster presentation at the inaugural NeuroDay, hosted by Wayne State University’s Institute for Brain Health on May 1. Her award-winning poster, “Building the BRIDGE to Real-World Gait in Multiple Sclerosis Through Sensory-Challenged Laboratory Walking,” highlights innovative research aimed at improving mobility outcomes for individuals living with multiple sclerosis.

Maryam was also awarded the 2026 Asselin Award from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences for her contributions to a recently published study exploring backward walking as a potential treatment approach to improve mobility and reduce falls in people with multiple sclerosis.

Adding to the celebration, recent graduate Taylor Takla, Ph.D., who also trained in the Fritz Lab, served as a keynote speaker during NeuroDay.

Read more about the study: https://research.wayne.edu/news/backward-walking-study-offers-potential-new-treatment-to-improve-mobility-and-decrease-falls-in-multiple-sclerosis-patients-68001