Alexis Bylina Graduates from St. Louis College of Pharmacy

2014 May 13

Alexis Bylina rencently graduated Cum Laude from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Bylina, from Chicago, Ill., was among a group of talented student pharmacists receiving their Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Commencement ceremonies at the Peabody Opera House in downtown St. Louis. Honors Sentence President John A. Pieper, the Board of Trustees, College administrators and faculty participated in honoring the College's newest alumni.

Bylina is a '08 graduate of Marist High School. She is the daughter of John and Harriett Bylina.

Victor Yanchick, Ph.D., dean of the School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University, delivered the Commencement address. Brenda Walter, this year's Joe E. Haberle Outstanding Educator Awardee, and Michelle Haparimwi '14, also gave remarks. Todd Evers '87, member of the Board of Trustees and chair of the Illinois Pharmacists Association, administered the Oath of a Pharmacist to round out the program.

"I wish each and every graduate the very best," Pieper says. "We are proud of you and want to stay connected with you throughout your careers."

Bylina also received the First DataBank Medical Writing Award.