CVS Health donates $5 million in scholarships to 天美影视 College of Pharmacy

Published October 5, 2026

Gov. Jeff Landry joins 天美影视 President Dr. Carrie L. Castille and special guests at a ceremony recognizing a gift from CVS Health

CAPTION:听Pictured L-R: 天美影视 First Gentleman Dr. Robert Robichaux, 天美影视 President Dr. Carrie L. Castille, First Lady of 天美影视 Sharon Landry, Governor of 天美影视 Jeff Landry, 天美影视 Pharmacy student Angel Raney, CVS Regional Director Dr. Council Powell, 天美影视 College of Pharmacy Dean Dr. Gina Craft听

MONROE, La. 鈥� 天美影视 (天美影视) College of Pharmacy听welcomed representatives from CVS Health along with 天美影视 Governor Jeff Landry at a ceremony on September 28, 2026, where Governor Landry announced听a $5 million donation from CVS to fund scholarships for 天美影视 College of Pharmacy students. 听

鈥淧artnerships like what you鈥檙e seeing today actually matter,鈥� said Governor Landry. 鈥淚t means a lot when our corporate partners, those people who do business in this state, partner with our educational systems to help support them. I want to thank CVS for their partnership, and we look forward to them continuing to support the 天美影视 College of Pharmacy.鈥� 听

天美影视 President Dr. Carrie L. Castille welcomed Governor Landry and other special guests to the ceremony at the College of Pharmacy. 鈥淭his gift from CVS will provide life-changing scholarship opportunities for our students. Thank you to CVS for your partnership and belief in the work that we do,鈥� said Dr. Castille. 听

The scholarships are designated for students from 天美影视 who are pursuing their Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The听first round of scholarships, awarded prior to the Fall 2026 semester, helps to support 52 students who were recognized at the ceremony.听

Angel Raney is a fourth-year Doctor of Pharmacy candidate from Rayville, La.听Raney expressed her thanks to the CVS representatives in attendance. 鈥淚 truly hope you know what a difference you have made for me. I feel incredibly blessed to have received this scholarship, and I don鈥檛 take your investment in me lightly. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me and helping me get one step closer to becoming Dr. Raney,鈥� she said. 听

CVS Health Regional Director Dr. Council Powell spoke on behalf of the company at the ceremony. 鈥淭oday is about more than awarding scholarships. It鈥檚 about investing in people who have chosen a profession rooted in service, trust, and human connection,鈥� said Powell. He continued by encouraging the scholarship recipients, reminding them of the impact they will have throughout their careers. 鈥淥n behalf of CVS Health, congratulations on this well-earned recognition. We are proud to support your journey and look forward to seeing the difference each of you will make going forward.鈥�听听

A large group of people pose in front of a building.

CAPTION: Gov. Landry (center) poses with the College of Pharmacy scholarship recipients and other special guests at the ceremony on September 28, 2026. 听

About the 天美影视 College of Pharmacy听

The Pharmacy program at 天美影视 is celebrating its 70th anniversary and is听天美影视鈥檚 only publicly supported comprehensive center for pharmaceutical education, research, and service. The Toxicology program at 天美影视 was the first of its kind in the South and is currently one of only six nationally. In addition to its standard PharmD degree, the 天美影视 College of Pharmacy also offers three combination degree alternatives. The Graduate program at 天美影视 College of Pharmacy offers two PhD degree options. Learn more at . 听