Gift establishes institute for teacher excellenceA $2 million commitment to the Bloomsburg University Foundation supports an initiative to give teachers the tools and strategies they need to effectively teach all pupils in their classrooms.
Frey '71 to co-chair football campaignBU alumnus Jerry Frey '71 is stepping forward as one of the co-chairs of the Bloomsburg University Foundation's First and Goal Campaign to raise $2 million dollars for football scholarships.
2011 grad headed to Philippines with Rotary teamStacey Minarsky '11, an orthopedics x-ray technician, is headed to the Philippines with a Rotary Group Study Exchange Team this month.
Bucher '91 is state director of AARP PennsylvaniaIvonne Gutiérrez Bucher '91 is the new state director of AARP Pennsylvania. Bucher, a licensed registered nurse, holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bloomsburg University. She was recognized by the BU Alumni Association in 2009 as the Young Alumnus of the Year.Philly area alumna to receive the Maroon and Gold Excellence AwardLynette Luckers '01, an assistant professor and counselor at the Community College of Philadelphia and founder of the Marion Luckers Kidney Foundation, was selected to receive the Maroon and Gold Excellence Award in 2012 by the Bloomsburg University Alumni Association.
Mulligan '67/'69M to be recognized for Distinguished Service An accomplished educator, active community volunteer and co-founder of the Danville Day Care Center for Children will be honored for her distinguished service in May.
Grey '81 to be recognized for Distinguished ServiceA BU graduate who made her mark in health care and then went on to start a free clinic in the Bloomsburg region will be honored for her distinguished service in May.
Paying respect to a pioneering HuskyGeorge “Chubb” Young ’51, the first African-American male to graduate from Bloomsburg, passed away March 21 at the age of 88 in Danville.
Wright to be named BU honorary alumnusBLOOMSBURG - Dr. Irvin Wright, a Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania professor and leader in campus diversity, will be named an honorary alumnus at the BU Alumni Association’s Annual Award luncheon on Saturday, May 19.
Alumni Weekend ScheduleBU prof named "Technology Educator of the Year"Scott Inch, professor of mathematics, computer science and statistics, recently was named TechQuest Pennsylvania’s 2012 Technology Educator of the Year.
BU again named to Community Service Honor RollBloomsburg University of Pennsylvania was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fourth time for the institution’s commitment to bettering the community through community service and service learning.BU dedicates "new" Sutliff HallBloomsburg University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the reopening of Sutliff Hall with a dedication ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, April 27, on the patio in front of the building’s main entrance.Grimes Loyalty recognition goes to ... More than 100 alumni will be recognized with Grimes Loyalty Awards for supporting their alum mater and the BU Alumni Association in 2011. The recognition is made as part of the Alumni Awards Luncheon, which will be held at noon on Saturday, May 19.
Getting fired up about Alumni Weekend 2012The Bloomsburg University Alumni Association is pleased to announce its first ever Alumni Weekend Photo Scavenger Hunt. The grand prize winner will walk away with a Kindle Fire.
BUAA announces 2012 Volunteer of the Year The Bloomsburg University Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Nelson “Nellie” Swarts, class of 1963, has been selected as the first recipient of the William Derricott Volunteer of the Year Award.
Kisenwether '08 promoted at PrimericaAmanda Kisenwether has been advanced to regional vice president by Primerica, Inc., a North American financial services marketing company. She will be serving clients from an office in New Mexico.
Greenly '72 honored by Bloomsburg High Duane Greenly '72, a business entrepreneur, was inducted into Bloomsburg High School's Academic Hall of Fame, Graduates of Distinction this week. A Bloomsburg native, Greenly made his mark as owner of Ames True Temper, Harrisburg.
Alumni Association mourns the passing of long-time history professorThe Bloomsburg University Alumni Association mourns the passing of Theodore M. Shanoski, Ed.D, who taught history at the university for 32 years before retiring in 1996.
Greeks donate to help flood victimsBloomsburg University Greek alumni and current students have raised an additional $4,600 to help victims of last year's flooding in the Bloomsburg region.
BU alumnus and wife endow accounting scholarship Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania alumnus Joe Jacques and his wife, Joy, both natives of Stroudsburg, have endowed an accounting scholarship at BU.
1995 grad appointed to PA Commission on WomenMichele Corbin Rudloff, class of 1995, has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission for Women.
BU hires new head women's soccer coachBloomsburg University athletic director Michael McFarland has announced the hiring of Stephanie Anderson as the new head coach for women's soccer.