CINCINNATI—A little more than half of the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy’s 2015 incoming class is a UC pre-pharmacy graduate, and the alumni legacy is also well represented.  

"The key is that all of our students come very well prepared … and we know UC students have a strong academic foundation before they begin their pharmacy program,” says Andrea Wall, associate professor and assistant dean of student affairs.

A total of 98 students received their white coats in a ceremony on Tuesday, which signified their entrance into pharmacy school. Of these students, 54 percent were UC pre-pharmacy graduates, 59 percent were female and 11 percent were an underrepresented minority.

The class also had a strong showing of UC College of Pharmacy legacy students, with parents or siblings who attended.  Among the legacies are ...