George and Mickie Shirachi

Dr. Donald Shirachi ’60, is professor emeritus in the department of physiology and pharmacology who has dedicated his long academic and research career in developing excellence in students in the professional, graduate and research programs at the School and also the pharmacology graduate program at the Medical School at the Federal University of Ceara in Fortaleza, Brasil. He retired in 1994 and was awarded the Order of Pacific, the University’s highest honor, recognizing his exemplary service and contributions. Dr. Shirachi created this scholarship in memory of his parents, who were strong believers in the value of higher education.