Plachetka Scholars
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The COVID-19 pandemic is both a health crisis and an economic crisis. For many pharmacy students, the outbreak has created enormous financial stress because of the loss of employment, additional demands associated with child or family responsibilities, or mounting student loans.
A heartfelt thanks go out to John Plachetka, BS ’76, PharmD, and his wife, Clare, for recognizing this sensitive issue and committing to solve it. The Plachetkas reached out to the College to provide 50 scholarships over the next year to students who are facing these immediate financial hardships.
“Some people just do the right thing,” said UIC College of Pharmacy Dean, Glen Schumock. Schumock went on to say that the Plachetkas have a long history of supporting the college (including the Pozen Plaza) and are extraordinary philanthropists. “They saw a need, and they want to help. We can’t thank them enough.”
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I am the first in my family to pursue graduate school. I am a mother of two, and every little bit helps during these trying times.
| P1 Student Pharmacist, Plachetka Scholar
By awarding me this scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden, which is going to allow me to focus on learning. Your generosity is inspiring, and I hope someday I can help students achieve their goals as you have done for me.
| P1 Student Pharmacist, Plachetka Scholar
Thank you for supporting us students, especially those like me, whose family has been crippled by COVID! This [scholarship] is a huge help!
| P1 Student Pharmacist, Plachetka Scholar
I am honored and humbled that I was selected as one of the recipients of this scholarship. I will continue making myself and UIC proud of the pharmacy leader I strive to be.
| P1 Student Pharmacist, Plachetka Scholar
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The UIC College of Pharmacy is home to over 800 Pharm.D. students and over 120 Graduate students. They are a diverse group, but all have one characteristic in common – the passion for making a difference in the world. With over 90 percent of our students graduating with substantial student debt, $120,000+, we are more committed than ever to keep the cost of their education affordable.
To assist students who are facing financial hardship and burdens due to unexpected challenges created by COVID-19, please consider a gift to the college’s General Scholarship Fund -or- Dean’s Fund for Excellence.