Gozie Uzendu received the St. Louis College of Pharmacy Scholar-Athlete award at the college’s athletic awards
banquet on April 7 for his accomplishments in the classroom while on the varsity men’s basketball team. Uzendu, a second-year pharmacy student and starting forward for the STLCOP Eutectics during the 2012-13 season, was also named the team’s Offensive Player of the
Year. He averaged 13.4 points per game and 8.28 rebounds per game, tying the STLCOP record for most double doubles in a season with eight.
The son of Bon and Gina Uzendu of St. Louis, Uzendu is a 2011 graduate of Mehlville High School where he was on the honor roll.
In its 20th year of existence, the St. Louis College of Pharmacy Athletic Program is a member of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) in the National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and includes volleyball, basketball, cross country, track and field, tennis, and softball.
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The College’s mascot – the Eutectic – is a common term in pharmacy describing the scientific process of two solids being combined to form a liquid. It is the perfect metaphor for the St. Louis College of Pharmacy’s Athletic Program – combining athletics and a demanding academic program.
About St. Louis College of Pharmacy:
Founded in 1864, St. Louis College of Pharmacy is the fourth oldest and 10th largest college of pharmacy in America. The College integrates the liberal arts and
sciences with a professional curriculum and introductory and advanced practice experiences where students can develop expertise and become leaders in the profession and their communities. Beginning in 2014, the seven-year curriculum leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree will also include a Bachelor of Science. The College admits students directly from high school and accepts
transfer students and graduates from other colleges and universities. More than 1,250 students are currently enrolled from 30 states and several countries. Additional
information is available at www.stlcop.edu.