Locals Earn Degrees from University of the Sciences

According to a release, the following local residents graduated from University of the Sciences during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 23 as part of the University's 191st Commencement celebration in Philadelphia.

• Cassandre Rose Cavanaugh of Croydon, PA (19021), graduated with a bachelor of science in biochemistry and pharmacology and toxicology degree . She is the daughter of the late Patrick J. Cavanaugh II (dad) and Tracey L. Cavanaugh (mom). She was VP of membership and VP of mervice of Alpha Phi Omega; a member of Kingsessing Players, American Chemical Society, Tox Club; and a teaching assistant in biochem and organic chemistry lab. Cavanaugh received the Lena Delisser-Matthews Prize.
• Shivali Dipam Patel of Croydon, PA (19021), graduated with a bachelor of science in biology degree . She is the daughter of Dipam (dad) and Ina (mom) Patel. She was pesident of the American Medical Student Association, Timmy Global Health Chapter Co-founder, Pink-A-Thon executive board member, and research assistant for Dr. James Johnson where she screened for auxotrophic mutants or staphylococcus aureus and isolating metabolic systems.
• Jessica Ann Cherian of Bensalem, PA (19020), graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree . She is the daughter of Simon (dad) and Anna (mom) Cherian. Cherian was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society.

At University of the Sciences, students embark on a challenging learning experience in a proving ground for successful professionals in the science and healthcare-related fields. A private institution dedicated to education, research, and service, and distinguished as the nation's first college of pharmacy, the University has produced leaders in the science and healthcare marketplaces since its founding in 1821. Students in USciences' five colleges learn to excel in scientific analysis and to apply their skills to improving healthcare in the lives of people worldwide through such disciplines as pharmacy, biology, physical therapy, healthcare business, and health policy. For more information, visit usciences.edu.