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A College of Pharmacy alumnus has established the college’s first endowed chair, advancing faculty who will provide future students with the best possible training in pharmacy practice.

Marcus Watt, ’77, and his wife Wilda Stratton have committed a $2.4 million gift from their estate to the OSU Foundation to create the Marcus Watt and Wilda Stratton Endowed Chair in Pharmacy Practice.

“Marc is an incredibly engaged alumnus, insightful volunteer and exemplary leader in the field. With this amazing gift, he and Wilda demonstrate their dedication to helping future pharmacists perform an ever more vital role as frontline

Marc notes that the role of the pharmacist has expanded over time – from simply filling prescriptions 50 years ago to administering vaccines, consulting patients and prescribing medications today. He and Wilda recognize the importance of faculty who train the next generation of pharmacists to keep up with a constantly evolving pharmacy landscape. They hope their support will lead to better access to healthcare – especially in rural Oregon.
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After graduating from the College of Pharmacy, Marc began as a pharmacist for Fred Meyer and was later promoted into management positions for Fred Meyer, Safeway and Walgreens. He joined the Oregon Board of Pharmacy in 2000 and became its executive director in 2014. As he engaged with stakeholders and led policy efforts across the state, he saw the increasingly vital role the College of Pharmacy plays in facilitating collaboration and advancing the pharmacy profession. Marc joined the college’s Campaign Advisory Board in 2022 and serves as the college’s cabinet chair for Believe It: The Campaign for Oregon State University.