Two FAMU CoPPS, IPH Learners Accepted into the NCPA-UAMS Pharmacy Ownership & Leadership Academy
Tallahassee, Fla. - At the FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS,IPH), two of our outstanding learners, Jocelyn “Jay” Coleman (left in red shirt) and Jeremy Cooper (right in white shirt) have been accepted into the prestigious National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation-UAMS Pharmacy Ownership and Leadership Academy (POLA). The highly competitive summer program is designed to prepare the next generation of pharmacy leaders and owners through specialized training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
FAMU CoPPS, IPH congratulates Jay Coleman and Jeremy Cooper on their accomplishment and acceptance into the significant Academy. They were selected from a competitive pool of 87 applicants representing 41 universities.
It is important to extend our gratitude to Marvin Scott, PharmD, FAMU CoPPS, IPH Associate Dean of Student Affairs, for his contribution to the recruitment process. Seth Heldenbrand, PharmD, Associate Dean of Experiential Education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, shared, “...let me personally thank you (Dr. Scott) for assisting in the recruitment process.” FAMU CoPPS, IPH appreciates Dr. Scott’s dedication to our learners’ success.
At FAMU CoPPS, IPH, we believe in the power of teamwork—together, everyone achieves maximally. The tremendous dedication of our faculty and staff, in collaboration with the hard work, education and initiative of our learners, helps drive the success and future of our college (2026 will mark 75 years of establishment). We are proud of the achievements of Coleman and Cooper and are confident that, together, we will continue to thrive and make a lasting impact on healthcare.
Jazmon Baytop is a sophomore public relations major in the FAMU School of Journalism and Graphic Communication | Class of 2027 | FAMU CoPPS, IPH Intern | Bank of America Jobs Initiative | FAMU Career Explorer's Experience 2024 Black Automotive Media Group Intern | HYUNDAI USA | The Driving Force HBCU Multimedia Internship Program | National Honors Society of Phi Sigma Theta.