{"id":1586,"date":"2026-01-22T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/moments\/?p=1586"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:42:30","slug":"pharmacy-student-right-where-she-belongs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/moments\/2026\/01\/22\/pharmacy-student-right-where-she-belongs\/","title":{"rendered":"A Long Way from Home, Right Where She Belongs"},"content":{"rendered":"
From Le Roy, New York, a small town located between Rochester and Buffalo, pharmacy student Allie Ingles discovered a home away from home at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Allie first discovered Marshall through the PharmCAS website, which lists all the early assurance pharmacy programs in the country.<\/p>\n

\"Marshall<\/p>\n

\u201cI went through the list and found pros and cons of each school, and Marshall ended up having some of the most pros,\u201d she said. \u201cBefore that, I had never even heard of Marshall, but the website really opened my eyes to options outside of the schools I had heard of before.\u201d<\/p>\n

Intrigued by the beautiful campus, welcoming atmosphere, and affordable tuition, Allie visited Marshall during her junior year of high school.<\/p>\n

\n\tYou can tell no matter where you are that this town supports the Thundering Herd<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t- Allie Ingles<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

\u201cWhen my dad and I toured campus, we were amazed by how much of Huntington was Kelly green,\u201d she said. \u201cYou can tell no matter where you are that this town supports the Thundering Herd. Whether you\u2019re in Pullman Square or even Walmart, there\u2019s Marshall everywhere, and I loved that atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n

She also credits Hannah Osburn at the School of Pharmacy for making the visit so special.<\/p>\n

\u201cHannah was extremely welcoming during the process, and that made a huge impact on my decision,\u201d Allie said.<\/p>\n

Now a student in Marshall\u2019s School of Pharmacy<\/a>, Allie is pursuing a dual Pharm.D. and MBA degree and expects to graduate in 2029 and she says she couldn\u2019t imagine earning her degrees anywhere else.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe School of Pharmacy is incredible,\u201d she said. \u201cThe professors really care, and the flipped-classroom model helps me learn and retain information better than ever before. I feel supported and challenged every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Allie<\/p>\n

Allie\u2019s passion for pharmacy came naturally.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always knew I wanted to be in healthcare but wanted to find the right fit. Pharmacy combines my love for science and math without the blood and bodily fluids,\u201d she laughed. \u201cIt\u2019s the perfect balance for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Outside the classroom, Allie is deeply involved in campus life. She serves as vice president of finance for Delta Zeta, where she\u2019s found leadership opportunities, meaningful friendships and a strong sense of belonging. One of her favorite memories is winning Greek Sing during her first semester, an experience that helped her bond with her sisters.<\/p>\n

\"Three<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining Delta Zeta was one of the best decisions I\u2019ve made,\u201d she said. \u201cIt gave me leadership opportunities and made Marshall truly feel like home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond Greek life, Allie\u2019s passion for health and wellness extends to the Marshall Recreation Center where she teaches HERD HIIT classes and competes on intramural volleyball teams, including a co-ed playoff win this semester.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love teaching fitness classes because it helps others reach their goals while helping me grow in confidence. Hearing someone say they loved my class makes my day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Balancing pharmacy school, her role as a Walgreens pharmacy intern, sorority leadership, teaching fitness classes and intramural sports requires discipline and organization, skills Allie has embraced throughout her Marshall journey.<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

\u201cOrganization is key and knowing when to take a step back is just as important,\u201d Allie said.<\/p>\n

Through it all, Allie credits her family for their constant encouragement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey come down for Family Weekend and big events, and they\u2019re always my biggest supporters,\u201d she said. \u201cEven when they\u2019re far, hearing them say they\u2019re proud of me means everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Allie\u2019s love for Marshall has even made its way back home.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow that I\u2019ve been at Marshall, it\u2019s become a known school in my small hometown,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve had all my friends watch We Are Marshall,<\/em> and many of them have come to visit me here in Huntington. I\u2019m ultimately so lucky to have found a school like Marshall, and I\u2019m glad I can spread my love for it all the way up to Le Roy, New York.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Allie hopes to become a Medical Science Liaison, a goal she discovered through her experiences at Marshall.<\/p>\n

\n\tI\u2019m ultimately so lucky to have found a school like Marshall<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t- Allie Ingles<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

\u201cMarshall has opened my eyes to so many career paths in pharmacy. I wouldn\u2019t even know this role existed if not for the amazing professors here.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked what advice she\u2019d give to her freshman-year self, Allie smiled. \u201cDon\u2019t stress over every tiny detail. Focus on understanding the big picture first. Marshall has taught me how to study smarter and grow as a learner.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Allie Ingles, Marshall is far more than just a university. It\u2019s a place that has shaped her future, strengthened her confidence, and surrounded her with a community that feels like family.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarshall spirit is everywhere,\u201d she said. \u201cThere\u2019s truly no other place like it.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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