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University of the Sciences to Inaugurate Helen F. Giles-Gee, PhD, as 22nd President on April 19
University of the Sciences will inaugurate Helen F. Giles-Gee, PhD, as the University’s 22nd president on Friday, April 19, 2013, at 1 p.m. In honor of Dr. Giles-Gee’s inauguration, USciences has a week-long celebration planned from April 13-19,...
4/11/2013 2:00 PM EDT
USciences Joins LEAP Employer-Educator Compact
University of the Sciences announced its participation in a new national initiative called the LEAP Employer-Educator Compact. USciences President Dr. Helen Giles-Gee has signed the Compact which was developed by the Association of American Colleges...
4/10/2013 3:00 PM EDT
USciences Names Dr. Heidi M. Anderson Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Heidi M. Anderson has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at University of the Sciences. Dr. Anderson comes to USciences after 11 years at the University of Kentucky and will begin her USciences tenure on July 1, 2013.
2/25/2013 10:00 AM EST
USciences Celebrates Founders’ Day and STC II Groundbreaking on Feb. 21, 2013
University of the Sciences will mark its 192nd anniversary at 2 p.m. on Feb. 21, 2013, with its annual Founders’ Day celebration, followed at 3 p.m. by a groundbreaking ceremony for the Science and Technology Center II.
2/15/2013 3:00 PM EST
New Study Offers Free Treatment for Weight Loss and Pain Management
University of the Sciences is offering free treatment for individuals struggling with both weight and chronic pain.
1/22/2013 2:00 PM EST
Simple Steps to Avoid Trips and Falls
It is never a bad time to take simple steps to prevent avoidable trips and falls, particularly for older adults.
10/4/2012 1:40 PM EDT
USciences Graduate Physician Assistant Program Granted Provisional Accreditation
University of the Sciences has received provisional accreditation for its graduate professional physician assistant (PA) program. The University can begin recruiting students for its inaugural class in the fall of 2013.
10/2/2012 3:30 PM EDT
Study Compares Gene Expression Profiling Tests for Breast Cancer
New research from USciences suggests that MammaPrint–a gene expression profiling test used to identify whether women with early-stage breast cancer would benefit from chemotherapy–is the more cost-effective and clinically-useful test than the...
7/9/2012 4:15 PM EDT
How the Supreme Court Decision on ACA Impacts Pharmaceutical and Device Manufactures
6/28/2012 3:50 PM EDT
Alzheimer’s Disease: Tips to Ensure a Meaningful Holiday Season
When a relative experiences memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease, holiday gatherings can be trying. Dr. Stephen Moelter, associate professor of psychology at USciences, believes that adults and children can arm themselves with ways to...
11/15/2010 4:00 PM EST
Avoiding Homework Hassle: Turning Off the TV and Hitting the Books without Argument
Back to school can mean long nights of homework hassle for parents and students. Dr. Paula Kramer, chair and professor of occupational therapy at USciences, suggests that establishing a routine for homework is the best way to strengthen behavior and...
10/8/2010 1:00 PM EDT
Food for Thought: The Right Ingredients for Optimal Learning
Karin Richards, director of the Exercise Science and Wellness Management program and director of Health Sciences at University of the Sciences, provides tips for creating healthy breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for children.
8/30/2010 5:00 PM EDT
Diabetes Prevention: What You Need to Know
Diabetes may be one of the nation’s leading causes of death, but knowing the facts can help you understand and avert the onset of the most common form of diabetes, type 2. Education is power to fight the deadly consequences of diabetes, and Dr....
2/12/2010 1:00 PM EST
It’s No Stretch Shoveling Snow Leads To Injuries
When your driveway is covered in snow this winter, your first thought may be to dig yourself out. But before you grab the shovel, physical therapist Dr. Susan Wainwright shares simple tips to prepare for and avoid injuries from shoveling snow.
2/5/2010 12:30 PM EST
Everyday Habits for a Healthy Heart
American Heart Month in February is the perfect time to initiate lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases, the world’s largest killers. Fitness expert Karin Richards provides simple lifestyle changes that can keep...
1/22/2010 1:00 PM EST
Choose Toys to Encourage Learning This Holiday Season
For many parents, the holiday season comes with pressure to buy your child the “hottest” toy of the season. But Dr. Paula Kramer, chair and professor of occupational therapy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, wants parents to know...
10/23/2009 1:00 PM EDT
