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October 2009
10/21 - Wedgewood Pharmacy CEO Receives Highest Annual Alumni Award from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
10/20 - Changes in Academic Affairs and Mayes College
10/20 - Alumni and Students Sweep PA Pharmacists Association Conference Awards
10/20 - National Chemistry Week Mixes All the Elements of Fun
10/20 - Dean’s Spotlight: Samson College of Health Sciences
10/08 - Kenneth Leibowitz Receives Honorary Alumnus Award
10/08 - Robert Spera Receives Ivor Griffith Service Award
10/08 - Richard Paoletti Receives Young Alumnus Award
10/07 - Health Tip: Choose Toys to Encourage Learning This Holiday Season
10/02 - APhA-ASP Celebrates American Pharmacists Month in October
September 2009
9/29 - Get In Motion During PT Month in October
9/28 - Health Tip: Fall Allergy OTC Medicines – Speak With Your Pharmacist
9/28 - Expert Commentary: H1N1 Flu – Understanding Your Treatment Options
9/18 - A Summer of Learning & Laughs for Local Students & Teachers
9/17 - Dean’s Spotlight: Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy
9/16 - PT White Coat Symbolizes Professional Transition for 51 Students
August 2009
8/28 - Food Services Provider Sodexo Joins the University
8/28 - University of the Sciences Welcomes New Students
8/28 - Dean’s Spotlight: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
8/26 - Health Tip: Healthy Eating Habits Are First Line of Defense in Flu Season
8/25 - Dr. John A. Gans Appointed Executive Director of Healthcare Leadership
8/25 - Dance the Night Away at Reunion 2009
8/13 - Kelleen Flaherty Named Assistant Professor of Biomedical Writing
8/13 - Stimulus Grant to Aid in Drug Development
8/13 - Fraternity Alumni Support Helps Save Upsilon Sigma Phi
8/13 - Kevin Murphy Named Chair of Humanities Department
8/13 - Michelle Bragg Named Assistant Professor of Health Policy & Public Health
July 2009
7/29 - Kimberly A. Bryant Named Director of Career Services
7/27 - Psychology Students Place First in National Statistics Competition
7/27 - Joseph S. Leive Named Director of Major Gifts
7/27 - Yellow Ribbon Program Provides GI Benefits
7/21 - Dean’s Spotlight: Misher College of Arts and Sciences
7/16 - Grace Harrison Joins Institute for Geriatric Studies as Assistant Director
7/16 - Health Tip: Back-to-School Backpack Safety
June 2009
6/16 - Dean’s Spotlight: Samson College of Health Sciences
6/16 - Pharmacy Alumnus Receives the FDA’s Commissioner’s Special Citation Award
6/15 - Alumni Honored With Prominent Pharmacy Award
6/09 - Alumnus Named Senior Associate Dean for Education at University of Vermont
6/08 - Health Tips: How to Keep Summer Safe and Fun
6/03 - Pharmacy Alumnus Fred M. Eckel Receives Honorary Degree
6/02 - William Ashton Named Founding Dean of the Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy
6/01 - Health Tip: Home Safety Checklist for the Elderly
May 2009
5/28 - Class of 2009 - By the Numbers
5/28 - The Next Chapter Begins for the Class of 2009
5/28 - Professor Laura A. Mandos Earns Highest Teaching Honor
5/21 - Alumna Honored for Distinguished Service to Pharmacy Profession
5/18 - Dr. Suzanne Murphy Named Dean of Misher College of Arts and Sciences
5/01 - Health Tip: Get it Straight: Simple Steps to Improve Your Posture
April 2009
4/29 - Dr. Rodney Murray Named Executive Director of Academic Technology
4/23 - 2009 Student/Organizational Leadership Awards
4/23 - Expert Commentary: Electronic Medical Records - Challenges to the President’s Plan to Digitize Healthcare
4/22 - Not Your Typical Spring Break: Students Reflect on a Break Spent Helping Others
4/22 - Mayes College Goes International with Global Program to China
4/22 - Pharmacy Alumnus Receives Student Rights Award
4/22 - Dean’s Spotlight: Student Affairs
4/20 - Ross Radish Receives Mid-Level Professional Award For Contributions to Students and the University
4/20 - Winners of the Friends of USP/Elixir Awards in Writing
4/20 - Pharmacy Students Teach Toddlers about Poison Prevention
4/20 - From the Pharmacy to Capitol Hill: Student Kareem Karara Earns Coveted Legislative Internship
4/20 - Alpha Lambda Delta Inducts First-Year High Achievers
4/17 - Alpha Chi Members Showcase Scholarly Activity at National Convention
4/16 - Dr. Roy Robson Chosen as President-Elect of Southern Conference on Slavic Studies
4/07 - Students Take a Stand for Private Education Tuition Relief
March 2009
3/30 - NDCR 2009 Provides First-of-its-Kind Reference for Pharmacists and Healthcare Practitioners
3/27 - Necie Steward Named Director of Advancement Services
3/20 - Sexual Assault Awareness Week Takes a Stand Against Rape
3/19 - Governor Rendell Awards KISK Grant to University of the Sciences
3/19 - Joseph B. Schwartz Memorial Symposium Honors Former Faculty Member
3/19 - ASHP Honors Two Pharmacy Students with Leadership Award
3/19 - OT Students Bring National Expert on Ecological Model and Sensory Input to Speak on Campus
3/19 - Physics Professor’s Essay Wins International Competition
3/19 - Ross Radish Named Delaware’s ‘TRIO Achiever’
3/19 - Alumna Honored with 2008 Distinguished Service Award
3/18 - Ready, Set…Race for Humanity!
3/17 - Best-Selling Faculty Book Explores Theory-based Pediatric Occupational Therapy
3/17 - New Graduate Programs Focus on Interdisciplinary Research and Learning
3/09 - Health Tip: Take Care of Your Body Before You Take Care of the Garden
3/09 - Health Tip: Use Caution When Treating Seasonal Allergies
3/03 - Founders’ Day 2009 Honors John A. Borneman, III, P’52
3/03 - Bobby Morgan Selected as a CAA Basketball Legend
February 2009
2/12 - Dr. Glenn Beamer Named Director of Public Health at University of the Sciences
2/12 - Misher Festival: A Look Back at the Week’s Highlights
2/12 - American Pharmacists Association Recognizes Ken Leibowitz as Honorary Member
2/12 - Dr. Shannon Márquez Named Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of Mayes College
2/11 - New Information in the Legacy of Frederick Gutekunst P’1853
2/06 - Pharmacy Students Dancing to Make a Difference
2/05 - Chesnavich and Rotz Named to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Women's Basketball Team
2/02 - Top New Drugs and Pharmaceutical Trends of 2008
January 2009
1/30 - Tweet, Tweet: Follow us on Twitter!
1/27 - Health Tip: Now is the Perfect Time to Get That Flu Shot
1/27 - Geriatric Health Learning Series Addresses Senior Health Needs
1/23 - Celebrate Founders’ Day on Feb. 19
1/23 - Ross Radish Named Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Engagement
1/21 - Health Tip: Healthy Habits for Your Heart
1/20 - Operations Divisions Marks 2008 with Advances in Safety, Construction, and Technology
1/12 - Dr. Peter Harvison Named Abramson Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology
1/09 - The 2009 Misher Festival of Fine Arts & Humanities Presents "Images of Nature" Digital Photo Contest
December 2008
12/18 - State Representative James R. Roebuck, Jr., to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
12/17 - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Symposium to Honor the Late Dr. Joseph B. Schwartz
12/16 - Partnership with The Wistar Institute to Speed Translational Drug Research
12/10 - This New Year, Ditch the Gym for a Healthy Outdoor Workout
12/10 - Make a Healthy and Lasting Impression with Toys this Holiday Season
12/09 - Class Sees Golden’s Touch First Hand
12/08 - Lisa A. Lawson Named Interim Dean of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
12/08 - Dr. Robert I. Field Named Chair of the Health Policy & Public Health Department
12/05 - James Aromando Named Director of Benefits and HR Services
12/03 - Dr. William G. Cunningham, Jr., Named Dean of Students at University of the Sciences
12/03 - Pharmacy Students Connect with Pharmacists and Explore Career Paths
November 2008
11/24 - Roy Robson Chosen as Editor for Orthodox Studies Series and Contracted with Cambridge University Press
11/24 - Alumnus John A. Gans To Receive Pharmacy Profession’s Highest Honor
11/24 - University to Host Park(ing) Bench Installation
11/20 - Going Behind the Counter and Behind the Scenes with Alumnus Peter Van Pelt
11/20 - Opening Doors in China for Education and Research
11/17 - Simple Steps to Help Your Skin Weather the Winter Season
11/11 - Dr. Richard G. Stefanacci to be Honored by Eastern Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society
11/11 - Claire Tauschek Earns All-CACC Volleyball Honors
11/10 - Dr. Robert Boughner Honored by the Classical Association of the Atlantic States
11/07 - President Dr. Philip P. Gerbino Elected to the NCAA Div. II Presidents Council
11/06 - Dr. Dan Benau Named Director for the Biomedical Writing Program
October 2008
10/23 - Fall Health Policy Speaker Series Announced
10/23 - Nancy Shils to Lead Alumni Relations
10/22 - Taking Aim at Tumors with Magic Bullets
10/21 - Going with the Flow: Phila. Sewer Historian to Present Malis Lecture
10/21 - Positive Marks Received at Accreditation Midway Point
10/21 - Parkhurst Dining Services is Getting Eco-Friendly
10/08 - Experts Discuss Healthcare and the Next President
September 2008
9/29 - Diverse Topics Highlight Biological Seminar Series
9/26 - PT Honors Leahy with Annual Lecture and Lab Dedication
9/24 - First Online Chat Planned for Prospective Students
9/22 - PT White Coat Symbolizes Professional Transition for 43 Students
9/12 - New Format for Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar Series
9/12 - Take a Load Off Your Shoulders! Backpack Safety for Back to School
9/10 - Travel Grant Helps Grad Student Carrie Waterman to ASP Meeting in Athens
9/04 - Tips for a Sophisticated Residence Hall Room
August 2008
8/18 - University of the Sciences Welcomes New Students On Friday, Aug. 22
8/18 - Summer Institute Engages Philadelphia Science Teachers
8/18 - 26th Annual Alumni Golf Outing A Success
8/07 - Class Action – Writing Course Leads to Awards
8/04 - Goldblatt Named Executive Director of Marketing and E-marketing
July 2008
7/30 - PCOM Honors Dr. Barbara Byrne for Partnership Programs
7/22 - Joy Aifuwa Named 2007-08 CACC Female Scholar Athlete of the Year
7/17 - Innovative Partnership to Train Students in Biomedical Research
7/17 - Mayes College Announces Next Phase of Program Development
7/01 - Dr. Laurie Sherwen to Provide Leadership for College of Health Sciences as Dean
June 2008
6/30 - USP Athletes Earn “Philadelphia Inquirer” Academic Honors
6/30 - Dive Into Summer Safely - A USP Health Tip
6/18 - Recognizing Teaching Excellence on Campus
6/18 - Six Devils Named to CACC Spring All-Academic Team
6/16 - Employee Service Recognized, 2008 Employee of the Year Named
6/09 - Dr. Paula Kramer Wins AOTA Board Seat
6/09 - Donnelly BI’92 Honored as Top Principal
6/05 - Three New Board Members to Join USP
May 2008
5/22 - Three New Board Members to Join USP
5/19 - Andrew Novick Invited to Capitol Hill for Research Presentation
5/15 - Experts Agree: Vaccines Give Health Care a Needed Shot in the Arm
5/08 - Building Connections Between University City KIZ Partners
5/08 - Mayes College Officially Dedicated
April 2008
4/30 - The Future of Vaccines: Annual Health Policy Symposium on May 8
4/25 - 2008 Student Leadership Awards
4/22 - Commencement Honors Three on May 21
4/22 - Celebrate With Mayes College: Dedication and Health Policy Symposium on May 8
4/21 - “Where Inspiration Leads to Innovation” Takes Student Contest Prize
4/21 - Research Day Showcases USP’s Best
4/19 - Expert Commentary: USP Positioned To Help Retool Workforce for Aging America
4/18 - Honors Program Welcomes Inaugural Class
4/18 - USP’s Annual Research Day Showcases Diversity of Research Pursuits on Campus
4/17 - Spring Break Trip Raises Hope and Homes
4/11 - Annual Induction Ceremony Held for Alpha Lambda Delta
4/09 - USP Rally Falls Short as West Chester Wins at Citizen's Bank Park
4/04 - Devils to Play at Citizen’s Bank Park
4/04 - Winners from Area’s Largest Science Fair Visit USP
4/02 - Pharmacy Students Teach Preschoolers about Poison Awareness
March 2008
3/25 - Third-Annual 5K Race for Humanity Sprints for the Cure to Childhood Cancer
3/24 - Women's Week has Something for Everyone – Even the Guys
3/20 - Femi Memorial Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament a Winning Affair
3/18 - EPA Experts Highlight Third Installment of USP’s Forensic Science Seminar Series
3/18 - Actor Kal Penn Speaks at SGA's Political Forum and Voter Registration Drive
3/12 - Philadelphia is Ahead of the Curve For Testing Drinking Water According to USP Expert
3/12 - Playing it Safe on the Playground has its Rewards say Two OT Professors
3/12 - Research Grant to Unravel the Mysteries of DNA Repair in Bacteria
3/12 - USP Student Pharmacists Attend Government Relations Advocacy Program
3/04 - Rest Assured You’re Making the Most of Bedtime
3/03 - Rifle Captures MAC Champ., Hoops Teams End Seasons with CACC Playoff Losses
February 2008
2/28 - Misher Visiting Professor Gino Segrè to Speak March 24
2/28 - Grant to Integrate Geriatric Issues into Healthcare Education
2/27 - Dr. Roy Robson to deliver talk on the Art of Pimen Sofronov on March 13
2/26 - Panel Discusses Importance of Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce
2/26 - Bauer Takes Aim at NCAA Championship
2/22 - It's No Stretch Shoveling Snow Leads to Injuries
2/22 - 187th Founders’ Day Bestows HonDSc to Dr. Leonard Jacob; Two Merit Awards
2/13 - Pamalyn Kearney and OT Students Open Their Hearts to Aging Homeowners
2/13 - USP Helps the West Philly Tool Library Nail Its Goal
2/12 - Devils Cross Country Teams Receive Honors
2/07 - Ledger’s Accidental Overdose Raises Awareness of Drug Interaction Dangers
2/06 - Dr. Lois H. Peck is Keynote Speaker at Feb. 7 Teachers of Science Reception
January 2008
1/29 - Make a Deal for a USP Devil
1/29 - HemisFlavors Brings World Cuisine and Flavors to Campus Dining
1/29 - Biological Sciences, Intercollegiate Athletics win Program Improvement Awards
1/29 - Updates from the Operations Division
1/29 - Bridging the Gaps
1/29 - Mayes College Continues Planning
1/29 - Dates Set for 29th Annual Advances in Pharmacy Practice Symposium
1/29 - ARC Sponsors "Fill it up!" Book Drive Project
1/28 - USP Marketing and Development Division Initiates Reorganization
1/25 - Michael Garvey BI’94 Delivers Forensic Science Lecture
1/23 - Are Vitamins in Soda Just a Gimmick?
1/21 - Top Five New Drugs and Pharmaceutical Trends of 2007
1/18 - Dr. DerMarderosian Honored by the American Chemical Society
1/17 - Guest Speaker Dr. A. Monteiro Commemorates MLK Day
1/17 - 26th Annual University of the Sciences Alumni Golf Tournament
1/09 - USP Expert Provides Tips for a Healthy Heart
December 2007
12/12 - Alumni Give USP Students Career Advice
12/11 - Dr. Ahuja-Miller: Cleaner Hands, Better Health
June 2007
6/07 - Health Tip: Take Medication Disposal Precautions

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