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inPractice

Administration
Mary Grace Simcox, EdD
Nancy Florey
Anne Hamill
Thomas J. Hulstine
Penni Longenecker, PhD
James Siburt
Ellen Wylie

SUMMER | 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA

HIGHLIGHTS

Follow our alumni Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/
PennsylvaniaCollegeAlumni, or keep up with the College on Facebook
(Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences), Instagram (PAHealthSciEdu)
and Twitter (PAHealthSciEDU)!
Faculty and students
enjoyed screen
printing their own lucky
tee shirts for an extra
boost during finals
week at the end of the
spring semester.

In honor of Red Nose
Day, a group of ThreeYear BSN students
sported Patch Adam's
signature look to raise
awareness about
childhood poverty and
its impacts on health
care.

Contributors
Megan Boulden
John Enderle
Wendell Esbenshade
Karen Jenkins
Sarah Mongeau

IN THIS ISSUE
The Road to Becoming a College

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Faculty and staff
participated in the
second annual Donate
Life Blue and Green
Day in support of
organ and tissue
donation.

Transitioning from a diploma to degree institution was no small feat. From
changing legal precedents to setting new records for the race to accreditation,
the journey from where we were to where we are today is truly unique.

90s at the College

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PA College celebrated
the chartering of a new
chapter of the Sigma
Theta Tau International
Honor Society of
Nursing! The society
recognizes academic
excellence in all levels
of nursing education.

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When President Simcox joined the College in 1997, things looked a little
different than they do today. Check out some fun photos for a blast from the
past to see what the College and the world of health care looked like at the
turn of the century!

Celebrating the Class of 2017

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From the 2017 Commencement Ceremony, to honor societies, award winners
and recognitions, the Class of 2017 ended the year on a high note! Check
out this section for photo highlights and more about the accomplishments of
this year's graduates.

Building Futures Campaign Success

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This spring marked the conclusion of the College's first, very successful,
fundraising campaign. Through the support of our generous donors and
volunteers, we exceeded our goal by a staggering amount!

Alumni Profile: Lisa McCoy

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A 1989 graduate of the Radiography Program, Lisa McCoy's career has
taken some unusual twists and turns, leading her down the path to USA
Field Hockey.
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