UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Welcomes Class of 2028 with White Coat Ceremony

September 9, 2024 | Elizabeth Wingfield

The University of Texas at Tyler Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy hosted a white coat ceremony, in partnership with Walgreens, for 42 first-year pharmacy students. The event marks the beginning of their pharmacy careers.

“Receiving your first white coat is a significant milestone that signifies the beginning of a lifelong commitment to patient care and professional excellence,” said Dr. Amy Schwartz, Fisch College of Pharmacy dean. “We are excited to welcome the class of 2028 and watch them grow into compassionate and skilled pharmacists.”

Dr. RoxAnn Dominguez, Texas Pharmacy Association Chief Executive Officer, served as the keynote speaker. Jordan Chapin, a second-year pharmacy student, served as the class representative and guest speaker. During the ceremony, students recited the Pledge of Professionalism and donned their white coats, symbolizing their commitment to prioritize clinical service and care. Dr. Becky Barr, a Fisch College of Pharmacy preceptor and director of Pharmacy at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital, led students in reciting the pledge.

For students interested in fall 2025 admission, The University of Texas at Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy is hosting an open house 4:30–7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the W.T. Brookshire Hall lobby. Students will have an opportunity to meet with the faculty and staff and learn more about the available programs and the application process. For more information, please contact pharmacy admissions at 903.565.5777 or pharmacy@uttyler.edu.

With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 10,000 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.