10 D'MENSIONS MAGAZINE WINTER 2026 D’YOU KNOW D’Youville University is expanding its graduate portfolio with the launch of the Master of Science in Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences, a one-year, full-time program designed for students seeking to bridge scientific discovery with real world patient impact. Offered in an immersive, in-person format over three trimesters, fall, spring, and summer. The 32-credit program prepares graduates for careers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. Students gain a deep understanding of how drugs are discovered, developed, formulated and evaluated, with coursework that connects laboratory science to clinical and regulatory application. D’Youville University has been awarded a $25,000 NetVUE Professional Development Grant to launch a new initiative to integrate service-based learning directly into the university’s general education curriculum. The initiative, which also received additional support through $9,000 from the Sisters of St. Francis Providence Fund and $7,700 from the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Buffalo, represents a total investment of $41,700 to embed community engagement and social impact into every student’s academic experience. Rooted in the legacy of St. Marguerite d’Youville, the curriculum will provide students with transformative opportunities to connect academic coursework with real-world service, addressing critical issues such as health equity, education, food security, housing and economic development. NetVUE grant aimed at service-based learning Masters in Inegrated Pharma Sciences coming D’Youville University was awarded nearly $50,000 through New York State’s Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program, an initiative of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets designed to strengthen community growing spaces, improve local food resiliency and expand access to fresh, healthy food for New Yorkers. DYU’s project, developed in partnership with East Side Stewards and The Tool Library, will enhance the university’s community garden located near the School of Arts, Sciences and Education and connect academic learning with hands- on experience through Catholic Health’s PACE and service-learning programs at D’Youville. Project components include expanding garden infrastructure, increasing access to fresh produce, developing educational workshops, and building long-term sustainability through community-led management. When D’Youville and memes collide ... those in attendance for Student Appreciation Day last fall were treated to gray hoodies featuring a rotund version of the beloved mascot with the tagline, “Oh lawd he comin.” For those unfamiliar with internet slang, the phrase is usually reserved for large cats — or “chonks” — heading your way. Last we checked, neither Saint nor Maggie were offended by the shirt. Supporting urban farms, community gardens Saint ‘Chonk’
