Shane Austin Graduates from St. Louis College of Pharmacy

2014 May 13

Shane Austin rencently graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Austin, from Bluford, 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.

Austin is a '08 graduate of Webber Township High School. He is the son of Bradley G. and Tammy Austin.

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."