Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | |
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| Established: | 1839 |
| Type: | Public |
| President: | David L. Soltz, Ph.D. |
| Staff: | 412 (total full-time and part-time) |
| Undergraduates: | 7,783 |
| Postgraduates: | 787 |
| Location: | Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Campus: | Rural |
| Mascot: | Huskies |
| Affiliations: | NCAA D-II; PSAC Keystone Library Network  |
| Website: | http://www.bloomu.edu |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, commonly referred to as Bloomsburg, BU, or Bloom is a public university located in Pennsylvania's only incorporated town, Bloomsburg. [1] [2] It is one of the 14 state universities that compose the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).
Bloomsburg University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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[edit] Programs
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is most academically noted for its education programs, including its graduate degree program in Instructional Technology, its Elementary & Secondary Education programs, and the Audiology & Speech Pathology program. As of 2004, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania offers 58 undergraduate programs and 16 graduate programs and a doctorate in audiology program, described in the university's academic catalog[1]. The university also has two ROTC programs. They are Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (through a cross-town agreement with Detachment 752 at Wilkes University) and the Army ROTC. Bloomsburg University also offers many work-study programs, including food preparation and office assistance, in order to assist students financially.
[edit] Faculty
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania currently employs approximately 400 professors, roughly 85% of whom hold Ph.D. degrees. Likewise, classes are never taught by graduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is roughly 20 to 1.
[edit] Students
There are 8723 students enrolled at the university (7877 undergraduates, 846 graduates), which represents a more than 100% increase over the past 20 years. A majority of the students live off-campus within the town limits, with a similar number of students who commute. About 85 % of the students are Caucasian and 15% are of other heritage. The ratio of women to men is 60:40.
Academically, students are slightly above average, with median SAT scores of 1070. Most incoming freshman are within the upper 25% of their graduating high school class.
The annual average tuition for a student at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2004 was about $10,000. Approximately 70% of the students receive at least some form of financial aid.
[edit] Alumni
Prominent alumni of Bloomsburg University include:
- Richard Benyo, Journalist and long distance runner
- Joe Colone, one-year NBA player for the New York Knicks (1948-1949)
- Chuck Daly, NBA coach, and head coach of the first USA Dream Team
- Jahri Evans, Offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints
- Percy W. Griffiths (1893-1983), U.S. Representative for the 15th District of Ohio (1943-1949)
- Tim Holden, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Pennsylvania (1993-current)
- I. Clinton Kline (1858-1947), U.S. Representative for the 16th District of Pennsylvania (1921-1923)
- John V. Lesher (1866-1932), U.S. Representative for the 16th District of Pennsylvania (1913-1921)
- Gerry P. Little, member of the Ocean County, New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders
- Frederick W. Magrady (1863-1954), U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Pennsylvania (1925-1933)
- Charles Clarence Pratt (1854-1916), U.S. Representative for the 14th District of Pennsylvania (1909-1911)
- Mark S. Schweiker, Former governor of Pennsylvania (2001-03)
- Jimmi Simpson, television and film actor
- Bob Tucker, a former NFL player (1970-1980)
- Susan Roman, Canadian voice actress
- Michael Schearer - Author and computer security researcher
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[edit] References
- A Gallery of Presidents and History of Bloomsburg University
- History of the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Campus
- Bloomsburg Through the Years (edited by Marguerite W. Kehr, August 1951)
- Apartment Living at Bloomsburg University
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