University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

The University of Michigan began teaching pharmacy in 1868 within the College of Literature, Science and the Arts.

As the first dean, Dr. Prescott introduced the concept of basic science education as a prerequisite to practical training for those pursuing a pharmacy degree.

Phi Delta Chi (ΦΔΧ) was founded on 2 November 1883 at the College by 11 men, led by Dean Prescott.

Today, the College is a member of the University of Michigan Health System, and is fully accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education.

Other notable graduates of the U-M College of Pharmacy include Josiah K. Lilly Jr., grandson of the founder of the Eli Lilly Company; John Gideon Searle, grandson of the founder of G. D. Searle; Charles Rudolph Walgreen Jr., and Charles R. Walgreen III, son and grandson of the founder of the Walgreens chain of drugstores; Gregory Peck, Sr., father of the actor, and Tiffany Porter, track and field athlete.