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BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Ferris State University says an alumnus has donated $5 million for its College of Pharmacy, the largest in the Big Rapids school's history.
The university announced the gift Monday, saying it will fund scholarships, an endowed chair for medical informatics and other activities.
The gift comes from Phil and Jocelyn Hagerman as well as the Hagerman Foundation.
Phil Hagerman is chairman and chief executive of Flint-based Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. He and several members of his family are Ferris alumni.
Hagerman says he wants the pharmacy industry to recognize the important role Ferris has played in his personal and professional success.
The school is renaming its pharmacy facility the Hagerman Pharmacy Building.
Founded in 1884 as Big Rapids Industrial School, Ferris State has about 15,000 students.
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