^ & ^^ I think the headline references a 55% drop in enrollment over the last nine years. That seems crazy for something like pharmacy or medical arts but have no clue or idea what would drive such a drastic drop. Especially when the biggest job gains are in health care. Like I said, I have no clue if anyone has some insight why it got to that point for the school itself
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^ The pharmacy field is oversaturated, at least for desirable jobs. The undesirable ones really suck.
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Channel 4 morning news says the school will wind down operations after 26/27 school year if this deal goes through. So really a land deal for WashU/School of medicine.
Dear WashU students, faculty and staff,
Today, we’re sharing news about an important step forward in WashU’s health sciences mission and our commitment to the St. Louis region.
We have entered into an agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, under which the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (UHSP) will be integrated into WashU. UHSP’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program will become WashU’s 10th academic school, to be known as the WashU St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Other UHSP programs will continue through the 2026-27 academic year, when some will transition to WashU.
This decision builds on a decades-long partnership between WashU and UHSP and reflects a proactive effort to preserve and strengthen pharmacy education in St. Louis. Bringing a pharmacy school into WashU is a long-term, mission-driven investment that deepens our interdisciplinary approach across medicine, public health, and the life sciences. It positions pharmacy education at the center of clinical care, discovery, and community impact.
We know this announcement may raise questions, particularly in light of recent financial measures. This integration is not a response to short-term actions. It is a strategic decision grounded in our long-term academic priorities and made possible in part by the university’s strong foundation and our longstanding affiliation with BJC HealthCare.
More details are available in this article in the Source, which will be shared in the Record tomorrow morning. The article includes an FAQ that contains some additional information.
We’re committed to a thoughtful and transparent transition and have been working closely with our UHSP partners to offer our full support to their community. We will continue to engage with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners as regulatory approvals are secured and planning progresses.
Thank you for your work for WashU and your ongoing dedication to our mission.
Sincerely,
Andrew D. Martin
Chancellor
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Sentiment with many on the Barnes campus is that the STLCOP has been mismanaged for years