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Moving away from the white coat: College of Pharmacy updates welcome tradition

Moving away from the white coat: College of Pharmacy updates welcome tradition

For decades, new students have been welcomed into the college during a white coat ceremony. A new tradition aims to help future pharmacists provide culturally responsive care.  Read more.

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