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Press Releases
It is important for University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
(USP) to keep students, alumni, surrounding community and media
informed of important activities and events through timely news
items. Below are selected press releases that reflect the significant
accomplishments and growth of USP. For additional information,
feel free to contact Kirschner, Associate Director USP News & Public Relations 215-895-1186, b.kirschner@usip.edu.
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Current Press Releases
7/1/2008
Laurie N. Sherwen, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been named dean of the College of Health Sciences at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, it was announced recently by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gary Sayed. Dr. Sherwen will join University of the Sciences in December after
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6/30/2008
The heat of summer is here, and most of us are ready to dive into the nearest pool to cool off.
But before jumping head first into those refreshing waters, using your brain can help prevent your summer from becoming a bummer. Carlos Moreno, an assistant professor of occupational therapy
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Four student-athletes from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia have been named to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Stars Teams. Selections are made by the Philadelphia Area Sports Information Directors Association based on balancing scholarly efforts with athletic achievements.
Amanda Bedway PharmD’10 was named the 2007-08 Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Women’s
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6/18/2008
With the goal of sharing teaching practices among faculty and improving the overall teaching and learning environment on campus, The Teaching and Learning Center hosted its ninth annual poster session on May 9.
 Submissions deemed tops among for the 2007-08 Teaching
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New Haven, Conn. (June 16, 2008) – Six student-athletes from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia were named to the 2008 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Spring All-Academic Team announced by the conference office. USP’s six athletes were among the 72 total student-athletes from 13 conference schools earning a
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6/16/2008
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia held its annual employee recognition reception on Monday, June 9 to thank everyone for not only their had work during the year, but also their loyalty to the institution.
In addition to celebrating employees for their length of service, USP President Dr. Philip P. Gerbino
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6/9/2008
As one of the first graduates of USP’s Science Teacher Certification Program, James Donnelly III, BI’92, can attest first hand to the benefits the program offers. Following graduation, Donnelly began his career as a substitute teacher at Enfield Middle School in Springfield Montgomery County. It was not
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With the need for occupational therapists expected to grow 23 percent in the next 10 years, Dr. Paula Kramer will have an opportunity to help shape her profession from the national level. In April, she was sworn in as an elected member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) board.
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6/5/2008
Two new members were recently elected and one alumni representative was appointed to serve on the board of trustees of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. The responsibilities of USP’s board of trustees include approving the University’s strategic plans and ensuring their consistency with the institution’s mission and goals. Dr.
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5/22/2008
University granted three honorary doctor of science degrees
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia officially launched the careers of the next generation of pharmacists, scientists, and healthcare professionals when the University conducted its 187th commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. In addition to granting degrees to almost 460 students, the
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5/19/2008
No election was needed for Andrew Novick PH/TX’08 to find a place in Washington, D.C., and a spot in the Capitol Building. The Council on Undergraduate Research invited Novick to present his research at the “Posters on the Hill” event on April 30, 2008 on Capitol Hill.
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5/15/2008
Symposium at USP highlights controversies in immunization
Vaccines will play a growing role in global public health, but controversies may impede their progress. That was the conclusion of four international experts at a symposium sponsored by University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, the fifth in a series on the future
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5/9/2008
For Kathleen Mayes P’76, PharmD’78, the ribbon cutting and college dedication of the Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy, was the realization of an inspiration.
Dr. Mayes was inspired 12 years ago by the vision of USP President Dr. Philip P. Gerbion to grow PCPS. That inspiration led her to
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5/8/2008
University of the Science in Philadelphia will host the the partners of the University City KIZ in an informative session to learn more about tech transfer best practices. The program will be held on Wednesday May 14 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. in the McNeil STC (43rd St. and Woodland
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4/30/2008
If a pandemic strikes, will there be enough vaccine to go around? Why are more children not fully immunized, and will this affect the health of communities? What does the next generation of vaccines hold in store – and who will pay for them?
All are invited to hear the
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4/18/2008
The numbers are daunting: “by 2030 the United States will need an additional 3.5 million formal healthcare providers—a 35 percent increase above current levels,” according to a report released by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) titled “Retooling for an Aging America: Building the Healthcare Workforce.”
“It’s clear that the nation is
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USP’s Honors Program welcomed its inaugural class of inductees at the first Honors Colloquium on Thursday, April 17. The Honors Program is an innovative program designed to recruit and develop the finest students and offer them an opportunity for specialized, intensive learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
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From recombinant biochemistry to molecular cloning and from computational chemistry to novel drug design of therapeutics, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia will showcase the diversity and growth of research pursuits on campus during its 6th Annual Research Day starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2008 (43rd St.
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4/17/2008
 The Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders, Courtesy of USP…
Where Pharmacy Began. Celebrate USP’s latest addition: The Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy
Thursday, May 8, 2008
3:30 p.m. | Mayes College Dedication
Join USP alumna Kate Mayes and other
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 A group of nine USP students headed south for Spring Break along with thousands of other college students from around the country this past March, but with slightly different intentions than most of their colleagues. The group was headed to the small coastal neighborhood of Sabine Pass, just
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4/9/2008
A late-inning rally fell one run short as West Chester University captured their fifth Bill Giles Invitational championship with a 7-6 win over the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. The teams met on the diamond at Citizen’s Bank Park—home of the Philadelphia Phillies—on Tuesday afternoon, April 9
The Golden Rams,
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4/4/2008
The Delaware Valley Science Fairs is not the science fair you remember. There are no potato-powered clocks or volcano models among these entries from the Tri-State area of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Instead, Nanotechnology, alternative fuels, autism, breast cancer, and environmentally-friendly rooftops are the order of the
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