Susan Brown-Hylton Propst, a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate in the class of 2026 at Campbell University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Kappa Epsilon Zada M. Cooper Scholarship.
Established in 1955 in honor of Kappa Epsilon founder Zada M. Cooper, the scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and leadership among collegiate members. Propst was selected as one of five recipients nationwide.
“I am truly honored and blessed to receive the Zada M. Cooper Scholarship from Kappa Epsilon. Both KE and CPHS have played an important role in my growth as a pharmacy student by emphasizing leadership inside and outside the classroom, setting high standards for excellence in pharmacy, and encouraging a strong commitment to community service. I will be forever grateful for their role in my success,” Propst said.
At Campbell’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Propst has demonstrated a commitment to leadership, academic excellence, and service that reflects both the mission of the College and the values of Kappa Epsilon. The scholarship affirms her dedication to advancing the practice of pharmacy while serving her community.
Her commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom. As part of Campbell’s emphasis on hands on learning through internships, externships, and clinical rotations, Propst completed a distinctive Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience rotation in Colonial Williamsburg. Sponsored by the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy and coordinated by the Pasteur and Galt Apothecary, the experience merged the foundations of historical pharmacy practice with modern day clinical insight.
During the rotation, Propst compounded medications using authentic eighteenth century recipes and techniques, relying solely on hand tools and antique equipment. She prepared a conserve of orange peel and syrup of ginger for stomach ailments, a tincture of valerian root for nervous disorders, syrup of elderberry for colds and sore throats, and camphor ointment for muscle soreness and chest congestion. Drawing on compounding skills first introduced during her initial year of pharmacy school, she gained a deeper appreciation for the evolution of pharmaceutical care and the enduring role of pharmacists in public health.
Experiences like this reflect the leadership, academic dedication, and service minded perspective that define both Propst’s journey and the values of Kappa Epsilon. As she continues her professional education, she joins a distinguished group of student pharmacists recognized nationally for their achievement and promise in advancing the practice of pharmacy.