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Paige Altaffer
Student Pharmacist
Class of 2028
Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus
Paige is the Peer-Nominated Student of the Month for November 2026 for:
- Personal Achievement: Inducted into the Rho Chi Society, recognizing outstanding academic performance and commitment to excellence in pharmacy school.
- Leadership: Spearheaded extraordinary chapter activity as a Phi Lambda Sigma leader by helping organize and execute multiple leadership, professional development, and fundraising events throughout September 2026.
- Achievement in Research: Completed and submitted a research abstract for consideration for presentation at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.
- Community Service & Professional Growth: Attended the Kappa Psi Assembly for networking and professional development, while actively participating in philanthropic initiatives.
Their dedication to academics, leadership, research, service, and professional development throughout September demonstrates a strong commitment to both the pharmacy profession and the university community.
College of Pharmacy
Kaylisha Quinones-Soto
Student Pharmacist
Class of 2028
Puerto Rico Campus
Kaylisha is the Faculty-Nominated Student of the Month for November 2026 for:
- Achievement in Research: Voluntarily extended her summer research project to co-author a manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed journal and had her research accepted for poster presentation at the national American Public Health Association Annual Meeting.
- Personal Achievement: Inducted into the Rho Chi Society, recognizing her high academic standing and dedication to scholarly excellence.
- Professional Growth: Actively supports and mentors fellow pharmacy students by conducting peer tutoring sessions.
"Kaylisha has gone above and beyond what is expected of her. Her accomplishments and dedication to research, her classmates, and her professional growth make her very deserving of this recognition."
College of Pharmacy