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After graduation, Physician Assistant student, Rebecca Phillips, did what most students do after commencement. She posed for pictures, went out to eat with family, and celebrated with her friends. But what Rebecca did that most students don’t do, is get her first haircut in four years. “When I was in high school I learned of the Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign and Ioved the idea of turning my hair into wigs for those fighting cancer,” says Rebecca. “I grew my hair out throughout high school and donated it after graduation. I thought I would do the same throughout four years of college.” As

Ryan Alu is an ambitious student. In high school, Ryan maintained a 4.2 grade point average and took thirteen Advanced Placement tests earning him enough credits to take on a triple major at ������ϲʿ������ and still graduate within four years. The Center for Academic Success works with incoming Freshmen to make sure they are getting the most out of their college education. Dr. Renee Bernard, Associate Dean of Instruction at the Center, recalled her first meeting with Ryan to discuss his course load. "Ryan came to me during orientation on his own initiative. Some freshmen coming in with credits will

In the town of Sabana Grande, a small agricultural based community in Nicaragua, the most common method for sanitation is pit latrines. Basically, it’s an outhouse over a hole dug in the ground. When full, the hole is simply covered and a new hole is dug. When the pits are dug in the ground and not lined by concrete or bricks, they risk groundwater contamination into the community wells used by residents. Staci Shoemaker, a Junior Environmental Engineering major at ������ϲʿ������, along with two students from the University of Dayton, were a part of the Engineers in Technical

Dr. Seuss’s book, Oh, The Places You’ll Go! , is practically a graduation gift requirement. A fun story about discovery and the decision to leave one’s setting and have adventures, experience new people, places, and things. This story rings especially true for Chelsea Esken, who graduated Saint Francis with a Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2017, and is now in Hutchinson, Kansas working as a Traveling Occupational Therapist. Below, Chelsea discusses the ways the OT Program prepared her for an incredible journey. First off, what is a Traveling Occupational Therapist? Being a Traveling

During your time at ������ϲʿ������, you're not only work toward a quality business degree , you're working toward a rewarding, high-paying career. Follow our year-by-year guide here. 1. Freshman begin foundational business courses research and join business clubs , activities, and business research centers ( SBDC , CSOR ) begin to build resume, LinkedIn profile, and work portfolio develop a plan for career development and opportunities through academic advising and career placement experiences 2. Sophomore begin major coursework refine and add to resume, LinkedIn profile, and work

Studies have shown that soccer players can run more than seven miles in a single game, but former women's soccer player Paige Butler topped 70.3 combined miles during her second half Ironman in Florida in April (2016). The race consisted of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. For Paige, the race was not just a way to stay in shape now that her collegiate soccer career is over. Her mission has a higher calling. Last September, just as the Red Flash's season was heating up, Paige received a call that her mother, Sharon, was killed in a drunk driving accident. She was riding

Meet Dr. Michael Cosh ‘95, a 2017 winner of an Arthur S. Flemming Award , a national award given to federal government employees who are committed to public service. Using satellites to improve soil moisture measurements, Cosh’s research allows for better crop yield, and wildfire projections, as well as improvements in predicting weather. As a Research Hydrologist, Dr. Cosh is a major contributor to NASA’s Soil Moisture Active Passive Mission and ESA’s Soil Moisture Ocean Salinity mission. His research led to a data set for the verification of an essential climate variable. The application of

The ������ϲʿ������ Engineering Department hosted its’ 2nd Annual “Meet and Greet” networking event last Thursday to connect current engineering majors with successful engineering professionals. At the event, students and faculty enjoyed a one-on-one opportunity to listen and learn about responsibilities, workflow and management from engineering professionals working in the field. Kelsea Green , Engineering Laboratory Manager and Instructor at ������ϲʿ������ who organized the event this year says, “The event provided students with experience speaking professionally and networking in a casual

PT major Danielle MacMurtrie blended her love of anatomy and art during her time at ������ϲʿ������. Danielle MacMurtrie PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2016 Employed by HeathSouth Rehab Hospital in Lancaster Physical Therapy at ������ϲʿ������ Presidential Inauguration Anatomy Painting Project Q&A with Danielle What sparked your interest in Physical Therapy? How old were you? I was first exposed to physical therapy when I was 13. I sustained a back injury caused by years of gymnastics. I wore a back brace for 2 years and received frequent physical therapy. It was the first career in

Athena, Otis and Tobie graduated from ������ϲʿ������ on Friday! The trio of shelter dogs from the Central PA Humane Society received an ������ϲʿ������ collar tag, a diploma and an AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Now they are heading off to new "furever" homes. The dogs were part of a semester-long Psychology course, “Canine Learning and Behavior." The class is a community partnership project taught by ������ϲʿ������ Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Shlomit Flaisher-Grinberg and Megan Sanchez, Volunteer Coordinator at the Central PA Humane Society. The idea for the class was initiated by Dr