Message from the Dean

The Raabe College of Pharmacy has reached the milestone of 125 years of existence. We are planning festivities to celebrate this remarkable anniversary this fall. We hope you’ll join us!

Through the years, the college has evolved in ways that would have been unimaginable to the faculty and students 125 years ago. In 1884, tuition was just $15 for a 10-week term, the facilities and curriculum were basic, and only a handful of students were enrolled in the program. Today, the college enrolls more than 1,000 students in a six-year doctorate program. Our facilities are cutting edge, and our rigorous curriculum includes topics, like epidemiology and pharmacogenetics, that didn’t even exist in 1884.

Yet through the years, the college has preserved a tradition of excellence. College of Pharmacy alumni, whether they graduated 100 years ago, 50 years ago, 10 years ago, or one year ago, all received a quality and personable education, delivered by dedicated individuals, which prepared them to make a meaningful contribution to society. They all had transformative experiences during their college career in a family-like environment. Their experience included caring professors who shared encouragement and extra time, classmates who became dear friends, a small-town environment that engendered a sense of belonging, and special opportunities that led to personal and professional growth.

The Raabe College of Pharmacy’s long tradition of excellence is a testament to the many generous individuals who through the years contributed their passion, energy and financial support to an institution they dearly loved. Thank you!

Dr. Jon Sprague

Professor of pharmacology and dean

Ohio Northern University

College of Pharmacy