University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

USciences Move-In Day and Convocation 2010 Posted: Friday, August 27, 2010For the more than 550 incoming University of the Sciences students, August 27 marked an annual rite of passage: college move-in day.

New Doctor of OT Degree Given Provisional Go Ahead Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2010USciences has been given provisional approval by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to offer a program leading to the doctor of occupational therapy (DrOT) degree.

28th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010The 28th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament provided the setting for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to get together for a day of golf and support the athletic department.

Keystone Innovation Starter Kit (KISK) Award Presented to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at USciences Posted: Tuesday, August 24, 2010Governor Edward G. Rendell awarded the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry one of 10 KISK awards to support the hiring of a new faculty member and a major upgrade of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facility.

Jennifer Cavone PharmD’10 Receives Award of Excellence in Clinical Communications from Wolters Kluwer Health Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010Wolters Kluwer Health has announced the recipients of its 2010 Facts & Comparisons Award of Excellence in Clinical Communications.

USciences to Welcome New Students on Friday, August 27 Posted: Monday, August 16, 2010On Friday, August 27, University of the Sciences will welcome 550 new students to campus for move-in day. After settling in to their new dorm rooms, a convocation ceremony will feature an address by Marc Mannella, CEO of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Philadelphia Schools, and a pinning ceremony.

Twenty-Four USciences Student Athletes Recognized as Academic Achievers Posted: Monday, August 16, 2010Twenty-four student athletes from University of the Sciences were among 3,022 athletes recognized from 97 Division II institutions by the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association.

Music to Our Ears: USciences Students to Perform at PA Bio Celebration Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2010On Sept. 15, 2010, three students from University of the Sciences will assist Pennsylvania Bio with a celebration to honor founder and former president Dennis M. “Mickey” Flynn.

USciences Elects Five to Board of Trustees Posted: Monday, August 09, 2010Five new members were recently elected to serve on the board of trustees of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

Payscale.com Ranks USciences High for Median Career Salaries Posted: Tuesday, August 03, 2010Graduates from University of the Sciences are amongst the top 15 highest earning in the country, according to data released by online salary-tracking company PayScale.com in its 2010-11 College Salary Report.

USciences Response: We Need To Engage Children Sooner Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2010High school students today don’t appear to be getting all the facts they deserve about their future. USciences Provost Dr. Russell J. DiGate provided insight on engaging students in the sciences.

Ten Middle Grade Science Teachers Explore New Teaching Techniques at USciences’ Summer Institute Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, The Summer Institute utilizes the University’s resources and expertise to support the professional development of middle grade science teachers and enhance the classroom experience of Philadelphia’s students.

Gardening Ergonomics: Picking the Right Tools Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010If you have ever twisted and stretched while kneeling in the flower bed, then you know that gardening can be physically challenging. Fortunately, a bounty of ergonomic tools are available to help gardening enthusiasts avoid aches and pains.

Spotlight: William L. Ashton, MEd Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010Since joining USciences in 2005, Bill Ashton has played an integral role as professor, founding dean of Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy, and associate provost and vice president of strategic business development. In July 2010, Ashton accepted the role of senior vice president of external affairs, one of five members of the President’s Cabinet.

Food for Thought: The Right Ingredients for Optimal Learning Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010As the days of summer tick by, it is time to dust off the backpack, shop for school supplies, and start preparing for homework. But what’s inside a child’s lunchbox may not only hold secrets to better physical health but can help a child mentally prepare for learning.

USciences Students Showcase Healthy Lifestyles for Community Children Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2010USciences students helped community children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Unaware of Possibilities, Many High School-Age Students Do Not Plan to Pursue Healthcare and Science Jobs Posted: Wednesday, July 07, 2010Despite the projected need for healthcare practitioners at all levels in a challenging job market, nearly half of high school-age students (45 percent of 13 to 18 year-olds) are not considering pursuing a career in healthcare and science fields. The news comes as a result of a recent survey conducted online by Harris Interactive for University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

Pharmaceutical Press and University of the Sciences Partner to Publish "Remington" Posted: Wednesday, June 23, 2010Pharmaceutical Press, in collaboration with Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences, will publish Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. The 22nd edition of the reference work will take advantage of online delivery for the first time in its publication.

Step 1: New Billboards Enhance University’s Image Posted: Monday, June 21, 2010As part of University of the Sciences’ new branding campaign, three billboards have been erected in Philadelphia with a fresh look and message.

Whisler Ends Reign as President of SGA, New Officers Named Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2010With the ending of the 2009-2010 academic school years, Allen Whisler PharmD’12 will step down from his place as president of the Student Government Association and the new Executive Board will step in.

Class of 2010 Snapshot: from Grads to the Workforce Posted: Monday, June 14, 2010A survey of USciences 2010 graduating class shows that 71 percent already had a job or placement in a graduate program before graduation. Historically, after three months, that number shoot up to 90 percent.

Bioinformatics and Computer Science Programs Disbanded Posted: Monday, June 14, 2010As of July 1, 2010 Bioinformatics and Computer Science Programs disbanded.

New Playground is a Homerun Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2010University of the Sciences is a proud supporter of the Alexander Wilson Elementary School playground build.

Animal Intrigue for Fifth Graders Posted: Wednesday, June 09, 2010After successfully completing her six-week student teaching experience at Saint Francis de Sales Elementary School, USciences student Megan Garrison arranged for her two fifth grade general science classes to visit the campus on May 5, 2010.

Employee Service Recognition Posted: Tuesday, June 08, 2010Each year, the University and President Dr. Philip P. Gerbino recognize employees for their years of service.

What Happens in the Writing Center Does Not Stay in the Writing Center Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2010On April 10, 2010, five USciences students took part in the Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association (MAWCA) conference with the theme "What Happens in the Writing Center Does Not Stay in the Writing Center: The Impact of Writing Centers on Peer Tutors.”

In Memoriam: Robert L. McNeil, Jr., P’38, HonDSc’70 Posted: Friday, May 21, 2010University of the Sciences has lost one of its most accomplished alumni with the passing of our longtime friend Robert McNeil on May 20.

Lieberman Named McNeil Professor Posted: Monday, May 10, 2010The Wistar Institute and University of the Sciences in Philadelphia named Wistar Institute principal investigator Paul M. Lieberman, PhD, an expert in gene expression and regulation, as the McNeil Professor of Molecular Medicine and Translational Research.

Health Tip: Gardening Ergonomics - Picking the Right Tools Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2010A bounty of ergonomic tools are available to help gardening enthusiasts avoid aches and pains said Paula Kramer, PhD, chair and professor of occupational therapy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

It’s Easy Being Green: Big Belly Units Eat Trash and Recyclables Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2010The University officially unveiled its first solar powered Big Belly Trash Compactor.

Annual Student Leadership Awards Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2010The Annual Student Leadership Awards to honor student organizations and leaders on their accomplishments during 2009-10 academic years were held on April 20.

Dr. Cawley Earns Highest Teaching Honor Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2010University of the Sciences in Philadelphia will present the 2010 Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching to Michael Cawley, P’94, PharmD’96, associate professor of clinical pharmacy, on May 26 at the University’s graduation ceremony.

Two Chosen for Honorary Degrees at 2010 Commencement on May 26 Posted: Monday, April 19, 2010University of the Sciences in Philadelphia will honor two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society when the 189th commencement ceremony is held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at 1 p.m.

SOTA Kicks Off April with Second Annual OT Night Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2010The University’s Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) is hosting the Second Annual Philadelphia OT Intercollegiate Night on Thursday April 1, 2010.

DVSF Gearing Up For April Science Fairs Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010University of the Sciences is once again a proud sponsor of the Delaware Valley Science Fairs, the “Olympics of Science Fairs.”

2010 Glasser Visiting Professor Posted: Friday, March 19, 2010Dr. Ir. Bernd Ensing, an assistant professor at Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences at University of Amsterdam, has been invited to share his knowledge as the 2010 Glasser Visiting Professor.

Fifth Annual 5k Race for Humanity to Benefit AcitonAIDS Posted: Friday, March 19, 2010More than 400 runners, walkers, and volunteers will take part in the Fifth Annual 5k Race for Humanity Walk/Run to benefit AcitonAIDS on Saturday, March 27 at 9 am.

Collider Named Tops Among Physics Books for 2009 Posted: Monday, March 01, 2010LibraryJournal.com has named Professor Paul Halpern’s book, “Collider: The Search for the World's Smallest Particles,” tops among physics books for 2009.

Spinler Appointed to Technical Advisory Panel on Healthcare Outcomes Posted: Monday, March 01, 2010Dr. Sarah A. Spinler has been appointed to the National Quality Forum’s technical advisory panel on cardiovascular patient outcomes.

The Art of Recovery Highlights National Eating Disorders Week (Feb. 22-26) Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2010In recognition of National Eating Disorders Week from Feb. 22 to 26, the Student Health and Counseling Center (SHAC) has put together a number of activities to draw attention to this epidemic and to promote a positive body image for University students.

Dr. Lisa A. Lawson Selected Dean of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Posted: Monday, February 15, 2010Dr. Lisa A. Lawson has been named dean at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, it was announced by Provost Dr. Russell J. DiGate. Dr. Lawson, the first woman to hold this prestigious position, had been serving as interim dean since Dec. 2008. She also accepted the Barbara H. Korberly Professorship in Women’s Leadership and Health.

Students Provide Guidance for a Fair Experiment Posted: Wednesday, February 03, 2010Three University of the Sciences students were among local college students who spendit several hours a week in each of the Southeast Delco feeder schools afterschool programs, helping the kids with all aspects of their projects.

SECUNDUM ARTEM: Selected works of art and design from the University collections Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009The Marvin Samson Center for the History of Pharmacy has opened a new exhibition from the University collections, “SECUNDUM ARTEM: Selected works of art and design from the University collections.”

Samson College Officially Dedicated Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009The University officially dedicated Samson College of Health Sciences in the name of Marvin Samson on November 11.