Inaugural Aronstam Family Research Fellow Named

Dr. Matthew Polinski, Aronstam Family Research Fellow

We are pleased to announce Dr. Matthew Polinski, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been named the inaugural Aronstam Family Research Fellow.  The fellowship, established by retired Dean of the College of Science and Technology, Dr. Robert Aronstam, is intended to recognize faculty who conduct exemplary and original research, have high potential impact to the scientific/university community, and possess strong record of scholarly productivity.  The fellowship is a two-year appointment to support continued research endeavors.

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY ENTERS INTO ADMISSIONS AGREEMENT WITH TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

 Bloomsburg University and the Temple University School of Pharmacy have entered into an agreement to guarantee admission for up to six qualified students per year to the PharmD program at Temple.

It will give the students an opportunity to earn both a Bloomsburg University undergraduate degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Temple University in seven years, saving a full year of time and costs.

The Temple University program will allow BU students majoring in chemistry or health sciences into the PharmD program at Temple following their junior year. BU students will then complete their final year enrolled in pharmacy coursework at the Temple University School of Pharmacy. That year will also serve to complete both their first year of study within the Doctor of Pharmacy program and concurrently to complete the final credits to receive their B.A. degree in chemistry or B.S. degree in health sciences from Bloomsburg University.

Candidates for admission must have a 2.7 or higher overall GPA at BU and complete all prerequisite courses.

 “We are excited about the partnership between our two universities that will benefit our students interested in a career in pharmacy,” said Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Bloomsburg University provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. “The Temple University School of Pharmacy has been preparing pharmacists for more than 100 years and it is wonderful that our students will be able to take advantage of all that the school has to offer.”

"The work of the Temple University School of Pharmacy is life-critical. In the last year, PharmD students have delivered the COVID-19 vaccine in community pharmacies, open lots in our Philadelphia neighborhoods, and right on our Main Campus,” said JoAnne A. Epps, executive vice president and provost, Temple University. “Our partnership with Bloomsburg University creates a secure and abundant pipeline of people who will be exceptional Pennsylvania-based healthcare professionals and who will influence innovations in disease management, even before graduation day."

The agreement is effective immediately, allowing current Bloomsburg University students to apply for admission.

“Faculty in the biology and allied health and chemistry departments have a long-standing collaboration to advise and mentor students interested in seeking admissions into professional programs. With this new partnership, we in the College of Science and Technology are thrilled to prepare and mentor students in central PA to have access to the Commonwealth’s premier school of pharmacy,” stated Latha Ramakrishnan, dean of BU’s College of Science and Technology.

About the Temple School of Pharmacy

Established in 1901, the Temple University School of Pharmacy carries more than a century’s worth of history and reliability in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences education. Our programs, assets, and products provide opportunities to transform lives. Located in a pharmaceutical industry and healthcare hotspot, students benefit from long-standing connections across the job marketplace.

About Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University is one of 14 universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. The university serves approximately 8,100 students, offering comprehensive programs of study in five distinct colleges: College of Education, Zeigler College of Business, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science and Technology, and new Honors College.

~Retrieved from BU's News page - https://www.bloomu.edu/news/bu-enters-admissions-agreement-farleigh-dickinson-university-school-pharmacy

BU ENTERS INTO ADMISSIONS AGREEMENT WITH FARLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

BU and the Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU) School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences have entered into an agreement to allow qualified students to earn both an undergraduate degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in seven years, saving a full year of time and costs.

The Farleigh Dickinson University program will allow BU students majoring in chemistry or health sciences into the Fast Track to Pharmacy (PharmD) program at Farleigh Dickinson following their junior year. BU students will then complete their final year enrolled in pharmacy coursework at the Farleigh Dickinson School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. That year will also serve to complete both their first year of study within the Doctor of Pharmacy program and concurrently to complete the final credits to receive their B.A. degree in chemistry or B.S. degree in health sciences from Bloomsburg University.

Candidates for admission must have a 3.3 or higher overall GPA at BU and complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of B- or better. Reserved admission is limited to a maximum of five BU students each year.

“This agreement will benefit our students who are interested in attending pharmacy school, giving them a path to save both time and money,” said Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Bloomsburg University provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. “The Farleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy is preparing pharmacists for the 21st century with increased roles in the health care field. We are excited to be able to partner with them for the benefit of our students.”

“We are excited to be able to provide a new opportunity for students from Bloomsburg University to gain access to FDU’s Doctor of Pharmacy program, and to open doors for students to enter the professional portion of their studies in an accelerated fashion that both saves them time and money,” said Gillian Small, university provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. “Additionally, it provides students an entry point to enter clinical practice sooner, to take on the challenges facing our health care system amidst these dynamic and changing times.”

The agreement is effective immediately, allowing current Bloomsburg University students to apply for admission.

“Access to such accelerated pathways to professional programs are very attractive opportunities to students, and we are excited to partner with FDU’s School of Pharmacy to provide this opportunity to our current and future students in the College of Science and Technology, said Latha Ramakrishnan, dean of the Bloomsburg University College of Science and Technology. “Our faculty are dedicated to support student success and I am delighted to note the collaboration between faculty in chemistry and biology and allied health departments to create such pathways for success to our students.”

About Farleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy

As a fully accredited program by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), FDU’s PharmD program meets the academic requirements for licensure in all 50 states. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete other requirements.

Professional licensure and certification requirements may vary state to state, and are also subject to change. Students should contact the appropriate licensing agency in each home state to obtain the most up-to-date information.

About Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University is one of 14 universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. The university serves approximately 8,100 students, offering comprehensive programs of study in five distinct colleges: College of Education, Zeigler College of Business, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science and Technology, and new Honors College.

~Retrieved from BU's News page - https://www.bloomu.edu/news/bu-enters-admissions-agreement-farleigh-dickinson-university-school-pharmacy

Three Bloomsburg University faculty members were named 2020-21 Outstanding Teaching Award recipients

    From L to R---Abby Hare-Harris, Michael Huben, Brett McLaurin

Bloomsburg, PA (07/06/2021) — Three Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania faculty members were named 2020-21 Outstanding Teaching Award recipients by the Teaching and Learning Enhancement (TALE) Center.

Abby Hare-Harris, a Stephen J. Jones Professional U Fellow, is an assistant professor of biological and allied health sciences; Michael Huben, a Stephen J. Jones Professional U Fellow, is an instructor of marketing and professional sales; and Brett McLaurin is a professor of environmental, geographical, and geological sciences. The faculty were nominated by graduating seniors from the class of 2020-21 and selected by TALE's Outstanding Teaching Award Committee.

"I am grateful to professors Abby Hare-Harris, Brett McLaurin, Michael Huben, and all our outstanding faculty members who go above and beyond in support of our students and their success," said President Bashar Hanna.

Hare-Harris' research elds are human genetics and genomics, and many of her students and advisees earn the medical genomics and counseling certicate. Student nominations emphasized that her courses are tough yet taught with care and patience to ensure every student succeeds. Her rapport with students is exceptional. One student wrote, "She is not an easy professor by any means. She promotes independent thinking and has helped me become a better student and a better person." Hare-Harris' life transformative teaching permeated the students' nominations, and her empathy helps students overcome academic and personal struggles.

Michael Huben joined BU following a career at Merck. Creating bridges between higher education and a career led students to nominate Huben for the outstanding teaching award. A nominator wrote, "Mr. Huben teaches in real-world examples and is able to relate content to everyday life, so students can understand how the lessons will look outside of the classroom." Huben's dedication is evident in mentoring students in sales competitions, coaching them on how to network and interview for jobs, and develop leadership qualities.

Brett McLaurin is a geologist specializing in stratigraphy and sedimentology. Students nominating McLaurin spoke of his exceptional ability to combine theory and practice, making every topic relevant and engrossing. One student wrote, "Whenever I had questions, the professor was available and engaged me in possible learning experiences beyond the classroom." McLaurin creates spaces where students can risk failure, learn from their experiences, and increase condence in their skills and knowledge. Engaging, caring, hands-on were constant themes in his student nominations.

"These three faculty members exemplify the hard work and dedication all our faculty make to our students in support of their academic success," said BU Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Diana Rogers-Adkinson. "What is even more remarkable is how they adapted to teaching in a virtual world for the last year, and yet, were able to make strong connections with their students. As provost, I am very proud of their work and offer my congratulations to them."

All three will receive a plaque and be awarded a professional development stipend sponsored by the BU Foundation.

Retrieved from BU's Merit Page 7/6/2021 

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