Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Infobox University
name = Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
established = 1839
type = Public
president= David L. Soltz, Ph.D.
city = Bloomsburg
state = Pennsylvania
country = USA
undergrad = 7,783
postgrad = 787
staff= 412 (total full-time and part-time)
campus = Rural
mascot = Huskies
affiliations = NCAA D-II; PSAC
website= [http://www.bloomu.edu 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. [http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/pamanual/cwp/view.asp?a=437&Q=129762&pm=1&pamanualNav=| The Pennsylvania Manual 117] ] [ [http://www.newpa.com/download.aspx?id=82 "Pennsylvania Local Government Fact Sheet", 2005] ] 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 (MSACS).

Programs

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is most academically noted for its education programs, such as Elementary & Secondary Education and Audiology & Speech Pathology. 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 [http://www.bloomu.edu/current/catalog/] .The university also has two ROTC programs. They are Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps and the Army ROTC.

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.

tudents

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.

Luzerne Hall,Lycoming Hall,Northumberland Hall,Columbia Hall,Montour Hall,Schuykill Hall,Elwell Hall

Alumni

Prominent alumni of Bloomsburg University include:
*Heidi Blair, model
*Richard Benyo, Journalist and long distance runner
*Kenneth S. Gross Businessman, former owner of USBL's Atlantic City Seagulls
*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)
*Irvin Sigler, Winner of the 1997 Harlon Hill Trophy (NCAA Division II)
*Jimmi Simpson, television and film actor
*Bob Tucker, a former NFL player (1970-1980).

References

* [http://library.bloomu.edu/Archives/Presidents/Galleryindex.htm A Gallery of Presidents and History of Bloomsburg University]
* [http://library.bloomu.edu/Archives/Campushistory/campushistory.htm History of the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Campus]
* [http://library.bloomu.edu/Archives/1951history/1951index.htm "Bloomsburg Through the Years"] (edited by Marguerite W. Kehr, August 1951)
* [http://departments.bloomu.edu/reslife/ResidenceLife/apartmentliving.html Apartment Living at Bloomsburg University]