Alumni News

USciences Graduate Continues Physical Therapy Career Aboard Navy Medical Ship
December 13, 2018
Lt. Joe Kenny DPT'15 used his USciences Doctor of Physical Therapy degree aboard the USNS Comfort during two deployments. He will soon begin the military's Musculoskeletal Residency Program.
Hundreds of Donors Support USciences Giving Tuesday
November 29, 2018
This year's Giving Tuesday campaign brought together more than 600 USciences students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to help raise more money than ever in support of student activities, research, and more.
USciences Taught Alumna How to Balance Career and Creative Passions
November 09, 2018
Kimberly Lizardo PharmD'12, who runs Twinkle Bakery with her twin sister on nights and weekends, competed on an episode of "Bake it Like Buddy", a show on Discovery Family aired and won the competitive challenge bringing home $1,000 and professional baking equipment.
Alumni Return to Campus for Reunion Weekend @ Fall Fest
November 05, 2018
Hundreds of University of the Sciences alumni spanning a variety decades and majors returned reconnected with fellow graduates at Alumni Reunion @ Fall Fest on October 12 and 13, 2018.
Students Honored at Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacology and Toxicology Recognition Ceremony
November 05, 2018
Students in the pharmacology and toxicology and pharmaceutical sciences programs were honored on October 12, 2018, at the 5th Annual Student Recognition Ceremony held on campus.
University of the Sciences Taps SteegeThomson to Shape Bicentennial in 2020-21
October 18, 2018
University of the Sciences (USciences) has tapped SteegeThomson Communications, a full-service marketing and development communications firm serving mission-driven organizations, to serve as its communications partner for the University's Bicentennial to be celebrated during the 2020-2021 academic year.
18th Annual Leahy Memorial Lecture Features Discussion About Post-Concussion Syndrome
October 04, 2018
Rob Landel, DPT, Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California spoke about managing post-concussion syndrome at the 18th Annual Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture.
Edward Foote P'87, PharmD'91 Returns to Alma Mater as New PCP Dean
August 23, 2018
Now more than 30 years since he first graduated and took his first job as a night pharmacist, Dr. Foote has returned to his alma mater as dean of his former college to help a new generation of pharmacists prepare for successful careers.
Post-Concussion Syndrome is the Focus of the 2018 Leahy Lecture
August 16, 2018
Rob Landel, PT, DPT, FAPTA, professor of clinical physical therapy at University of Southern California will lead a discussion about post-concussion syndrome (PCS) at the 18th Annual Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture on September 27, 2018.
USciences First Among PA Colleges for Salary After Graduation
July 10, 2018
In a list published by Lehigh Valley Live and The Express-Times, USciences is first among all colleges and universities in the state when ranked by how much graduates earn on average 10 years after entering the school.
Dan Hussar P'62, MS'64, PhD'67 Retires After More Than 50 Years at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
June 18, 2018
At a retirement reception for alumni held on campus on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, a line formed out the door to greet Dr. Hussar and thank him for the impact he has had on so many.
At 95, Alumnus, Former Professor Welcomes Grandson to the Ranks of USciences Alumni
June 14, 2018
At nearly 95 years old, it has been more than 30 years since Arthur E. Greene BS'49, MS'50, DSc'52 retired as an adjunct professor of virology at University of the Sciences, however, he returned to the University's commencement ceremony this year to watch his most beloved student, his grandson, receive his diploma.
Dual Degree Led to a Change in Perspective around Patient Care for Swana Thomas PharmD'18 MPH'18
May 24, 2018
Swana Thomas PharmD'18 MPH' 18 will start her career as a pharmacist with a better grasp of the possibilities pharmacists have to impact public health because of a dual degree program she completed at USciences.
USciences Prepared Doris Forestal PhD'18 for the Future of Global Regulatory Affairs
May 24, 2018
DORIS FORESTAL PhD'18 (Health Policy), Director of Global Labeling Therapeutic Area Head for Oncology in the Global Regulatory Affairs department at Janssen Pharmaceuticals, pursued her doctorate degree to further her career
Using Technology to Train Smarter, Alex Skacel DPT'15 is the Elite Athlete's 'Secret Weapon'
May 22, 2018
Working with some of the world's top athletes, Alex Skacel DPT'15 has established his own business as a sports physical therapist and performance trainer who may just help to extend an athletic career.
Watch USciences 197th Commencement Live on May 23
May 18, 2018
We will be streaming USciences 197th Commencement Ceremony live on May 23 at 1 p.m.
USciences Honors Memory of Charlie the Campus Cat with Statue
May 17, 2018
An unofficial school mascot and a pillar of the USciences community, when Charlie the cat passed away in September 2017 at age 14 the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends lost an icon of campus life.
Celebration of Scholarship Honors Donors and Recipients
April 19, 2018
The Office of Alumni Relations hosted the University's annual Celebration of Scholarship with a breakfast reception.
USciences Degree Changes Alumna's Career Path
April 12, 2018
Shruti Dani, RPh, MS'11 was looking for a graduate program that would put her in the direction she wanted to take her career. Her search led to University of the Sciences and a master's in pharmacy administration.
2018 USciences Graduate Fellows Celebrated
April 11, 2018
Graduate students and their advisors celebrated the students' academic and research accomplishments at the annual graduate fellows reception on April 9, 2018.