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 | 7,840 |
| Postgraduates | 774 |
| 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 9053 students enrolled at the university (8877 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
[edit] Sports
Bloomsburg University currently has 18 Sports. It has nine male programs which include Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Wrestling. The nine female sports are Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Track.
Bloomsburg won NAIA national wrestling championships in 1960, 1962 and 1965.
[edit] External links
[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
- Bloomsburg Sports Information
