Our Donors

Joseph and Vera Long Foundation

Joseph and Vera Long Foundation

In January 2011 the Joseph M. Long Foundation and the Vera M. Long Foundation merged to form the Joseph and Vera Long Foundation. This organization continues the legacy of supporting qualified not-for-profit organizations involved with conservation, education and...

Joseph S. Gee

Joseph S. Gee

Dr. Joseph Gee was a loyal supporter and adjunct faculty of Pacific. He was instrumental in establishing hospital clerkships and residencies for our students and served as a mentor to many alumni who became outstanding and caring practitioners and faculty members....

Judge Consuelo "Connie" Callahan

Judge Consuelo "Connie" Callahan

Pharmacy alumni Jonathan Chan ’09, PharmD and Megan Chan ’13, PharmD, created this Powell-matched scholarship to honor Pacific alumna, The Honorable Consuelo Maria Callahan ’75. Judge Callahan earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1975 from McGeorge School of Law and served...

Mabel and Charles Dezzani

Mabel and Charles Dezzani

Charles Dezzani, a pharmacist, and his wife established this scholarship to provide assistance for pharmacy students and to honor his devotion to the future of pharmacy. This scholarship is awarded to students based upon academic achievement.

Magnasco Family Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship

Magnasco Family Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship

Originally established in 1982 in memory of Charles Magnasco, this endowment was recently renamed to honor multiple generations of Magnasco pharmacy professionals. Charles Magnasco and his brother Andrew Magnasco, two well-known Stockton natives, graduated from...

Mariano and Estelita Que

Mariano and Estelita Que

After World War II, Dr. Mariano Que built what would become the Mercury Drug Corporation in Manila, Philippines. Orphaned at a young age, he was only able to attend school up to the seventh grade. These formative experiences instilled in him the value of education...

Marvin Malone

Marvin Malone

Dr. Marvin Malone’s career in pharmacy began with a position in research at the Squibb Institute, following his graduation from the University of Nebraska. He then embarked on an academic career which brought him to Pacific in 1969. He was highly regarded by his...

Masao and Ayako Shinkai

Masao and Ayako Shinkai

John Shinkai, PhD established this scholarship in honor of his parents to promote the study of pharmacy among students of Japanese descent. This award is presented to first and second-year students of Japanese ancestry who demonstrate outstanding leadership and...

Morisoli Family

Morisoli Family

Jim Morisoli (PharmD ‘75) and his wife Debbie created this scholarship fund to assist pharmacy students who intend to pursue private practice pharmacy. Jim formerly owned American Surgical Pharmacy in Highland, California for 28 years before transitioning to...

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Pappas

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Pappas

Dr. Peter Pappas ’84 COP, through his Adult and Pediatric Spine Research Foundation, provided this endowed scholarship in honor of his parents, Michael and Antoinette Pappas, who helped three of their eight children attend Pacific. This endowment honors his...

Nilsen Family Scholarship

Nilsen Family Scholarship

Recent pharmacy alumnus Johnny Nilsen ’17, PharmD, along with his parents who are alumni from the School of Engineering; Marilyn (Berbano) Nilsen ’85 and Mark Nilsen ’84, created this scholarship for first or second year pharmacy students with an appreciation of...

Nisha and Jitesh Saini-Zala

Nisha and Jitesh Saini-Zala

Nisha Saini-Zala ’09, PharmD and her husband, Jitesh Zala ’08, PharmD established the Saini Zala Leadership Scholarship in 2013. As young pharmacists they are dedicated to giving back to the School and this gift honors their appreciation for the many opportunities...

Oby Stan-Ugbene

Oby Stan-Ugbene

Oby Stan-Ugbene ’05, PharmD has set an example of giving back to her alma mater and is a prime illustration of our young Pacific alumni supporting our current students. This scholarship is awarded to a second-year student who has shown a great level of...

Pacific Pharmacy Golf Tournament

Pacific Pharmacy Golf Tournament

The Pacific Pharmacy Scholarship Golf Classic generously sponsored by Amerisource Bergen/Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Raley’s, Rite Aid, Save Mart and other local supporters.

Pharmacy Dean's Scholarship

Pharmacy Dean's Scholarship

This scholarship was established to recognize first and second-year pharmacy students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who show commitment to the profession of pharmacy through leadership and/or service to the School’s student groups or professional organizations.

Phillip and Teri Oppenheimer

Phillip and Teri Oppenheimer

Dean Phillip Oppenheimer and his wife, Teri, have been a part of the Pacific family since 1997. Dean Oppenheimer is known to put students at the center of his work, always focusing on what is good for the students, the profession and the University. The...

PPAA

PPAA

The mission of the Pacific Pharmacy Alumni Association is to promote and encourage continuing communication between the School and the pharmacy alumni through financial support and planning for alumni events while supporting student and faculty activities. This...

PPAA Endowed

PPAA Endowed

The Pacific Pharmacy Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship was established by Sundeep S. Gill ’00, PharmD and Elaine Gill ’98, JD to help pharmacy students reach their full potential. The Gills co-founded Sun Deep Cosmetics, Inc., a progressive private label...

Proveri Pharmacy

Proveri Pharmacy

Ralph L. Saroyan

Ralph L. Saroyan

Ralph Saroyan (BS ’64) earned his degree in pharmacy from Pacific in 1964 andreturned to his alma mater in 1970 to become the first director of pharmacy student affairs and to develop the School’s first externship program. During his 32 year career at Pacific, ...

Riaz and Zatoon

Riaz and Zatoon

Rashda Riaz ’94, ’95, ’13, PharmD, earned three degrees from University of the Pacific; a bachelor of science and a master of arts in psychology and a doctor of pharmacy. Dr. Riaz established this scholarship to honor her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ahmed, who immigrated...

Richard and Marilynn Balch

Richard and Marilynn Balch

Marilynn Balch brought a unique perspective to Pacific pharmacy students in the 1970s – that of a registered nurse. She was a member of the Clinical Pharmacy Department and taught an elective EKG course while earning her Master of Arts degree from University of the...

Richard Giambruno / San Joaquin Pharmacists Association

Richard Giambruno / San Joaquin Pharmacists Association

As a student at Pacific, Richard Giambruno ’64 was involved in Phi Delta Chi, the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacist and the California Pharmacists Association. He owned several Stockton community pharmacies and was recognized as a...

Richard Vessey

Richard Vessey

This scholarship was established with a gift from Robert E. Vessey, owner of Vessey Drugs, in honor of his son Richard Vessey, a 1975 graduate of the School of Pharmacy.

Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid Corporation operates more than 4,600 pharmacies in 31 states. Its modern distribution centers and pharmacies, equipped with the latest technology, allow associates to provide a positive experience to their patients. Rite Aid is focused on and committed to...

Robert Chan

Robert Chan

Throughout his distinguished career, Robert Chan ’77, PharmD has shown exemplary service to the School, the University, the profession and humanity since his graduation nearly 40 years ago. Dr. Chan has served the profession of pharmacy in countless significant ways...

Robert M. Long

Robert M. Long

Robert M. Long, late son of Joseph and Vera Long and nephew of Thomas J. Long, served as a Regent of University of the Pacific from 1981 until 1995. In his tenure as the CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board of Longs Drug Stores, Mr. Long remained a committed...

Robert M. Long PharmD/MBA

Robert M. Long PharmD/MBA

The late Robert M. Long was formerly CEO and Chairman of the Board of Longs Drug Stores, Inc., a multi-state regional drug store chain that was founded in 1938 by his father, Joseph M. Long and uncle, Thomas J. Long. Mr. Long began working in the company in 1954 and ...

Sameer Rakholia and Amar Lunagaria

Sameer Rakholia and Amar Lunagaria

This scholarship was established by Ravji Lunagaria ’90, PharmD, his son, Amar Lunagaria ’14, PharmD, and his nephew, Sameer Rakholia ’07, PharmD. They are the owners of independent retail pharmacies in San Bernardino and Brawley. These legacy alumni created this...

Sharon Abbott Garcia

Sharon Abbott Garcia

Sharon Abbott Garcia created the John Garcia Endowed Memorial Scholarship fund to honor her husband John’s memory following his death in July, 2020. During a varied career in pharmacy John found a passion and an opportunity for innovation, problem solving and direct...