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PCOM South Georgia Partners with the NIH's All of Us Research Program

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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MOULTRIE, Ga., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PCOM South Georgia has partnered with the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program to provide research opportunities for medical students, graduate students and faculty members.

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  • MOULTRIE, Ga., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PCOM South Georgia has partnered with the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program to provide research opportunities for medical students, graduate students and faculty members.
  • Through the All of Us Research Program, the PCOM community can actively participate in research on many aspects of health.
  • Winston Price, MD, associate professor at PCOM South Georgia said, "This program will bring a unique cohort dataset and expansive tools to the PCOM family of researchers."
  • The program aligns with the five-year strategic initiatives of the PCOM research team, which includes increasing the opportunity to build robust research projects for new and seasoned PCOM researchers
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) established PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie, Georgia, in 2019.

Saint Joseph's and USciences Expand Opportunities for Students with Historic Merger

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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"Today is a historic day for Saint Joseph's, USciences, and the thousands of students from across the country who will choose our combined University for their education," said Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., President of Saint Joseph's.

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  • "Today is a historic day for Saint Joseph's, USciences, and the thousands of students from across the country who will choose our combined University for their education," said Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., President of Saint Joseph's.
  • "This merger agreement will join together two iconic universities with a combined 370 years of tradition, legacy and service to students.
  • USciences and Saint Joseph's announced to their communities in February that they were exploring the benefits of a potential combination.
  • "This bold merger agreement creates new opportunities for our students and strengthens USciences' commitment to build on our 200-year legacy of excellence in healthcare and science education," said Paul Katz, MD, USciences President.

PCOM Georgia's Physical Therapy Program is Granted Accreditation

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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SUWANEE, Ga., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education granted initial accreditation to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's Doctor of Physical Therapy program following its spring 2021 meeting.

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  • SUWANEE, Ga., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education granted initial accreditation to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine's Doctor of Physical Therapy program following its spring 2021 meeting.
  • Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, said, "It's a credit to Dr. Palmer and his staff for achieving this significant goal for our physical therapy program."
  • In May of 2018, PCOM's physical therapy program was granted Candidate for Accreditation status by CAPTE.
  • PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and physical therapy and graduate degrees in biomedical sciences and physician assistant studies.

PCOM Celebrates 130th DO Commencement

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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These doctors will pursue careers in a number of specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, anesthesiology and more.

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  • These doctors will pursue careers in a number of specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, anesthesiology and more.
  • "Your class is different in ways that I cannot fathom," said Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, president and CEO of PCOM, in his address to the graduates.
  • PCOM operates three campuses ( PCOM , PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia ) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and school psychology, and graduate degrees in biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, mental health counseling, organizational development and leadership, physician assistant studies, school psychology, and public health management and administration.
  • PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community.

Saint Joseph's University Receives $2M Gift from Alumnus Daniel J. Hilferty '78 and Wife Joan to Support Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Saint Joseph's University announces a $2 million gift from alumnus Daniel J. Hilferty '78 and his wife Joan Pilot Hilferty in support of the University's renowned Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support .

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Saint Joseph's University announces a $2 million gift from alumnus Daniel J. Hilferty '78 and his wife Joan Pilot Hilferty in support of the University's renowned Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support .
  • Hilferty served as President and CEO of Independence Health Group (Independence) through 2020, and Independence is making an additional gift to the Kinney Center in support of this partnership.
  • "This partnership with Dan and Joan Hilferty and Independence will enable the Kinney Center to fuel innovation within the autism space.
  • "Generations of our family have attended, cheered for, and loved Saint Joseph's, and it is a privilege to support the incredible service the University provides through the Kinney Center," said Joan Hilferty.

The Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management at Saint Joseph's University Welcomes Storm Wilkins as New Executive Director

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Storm Wilkins, Esq., CPCU, assumed the role of executive director of the Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management (MAIRM) in the Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph's University on Jan. 4.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Storm Wilkins, Esq., CPCU, assumed the role of executive director of the Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management (MAIRM) in the Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph's University on Jan. 4.
  • Wilkins, a seasoned insurance professional and an accomplished educator, succeeds Michael Angelina, who successfully led the Academy for the last eight years and recently retired.
  • Angelina will continue to serve the Haub School as an Executive in Residence in their Insurtech initiative.
  • Wilkins most recently served as an assistant professor in the Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management Department in the Fox School of Business at Temple University.

Saint Joseph's Continues Advancing in 'U.S. News & World Report' Category, Recognized by Other National Rankings

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Joseph's advanced two spots in U.S. News & World Report's 2021 "Best Colleges" rankings, rising to No.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Saint Joseph's advanced two spots in U.S. News & World Report's 2021 "Best Colleges" rankings, rising to No.
  • This is the second consecutive year the University has been ranked in the top 10 in its category by U.S. News, a recognized leader in college rankings.
  • "The newly released U.S. News rankings and other national rankings further solidify Saint Joseph's University as a leader in academic excellence, all while preparing students for purposeful lives in the ever-changing world," says University President Mark C. Reed, Ed.D.
  • The 125-acre campus provides both urban and suburban experiences and is home to the world-renowned Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph's University.

Hilco Redevelopment Partners Hires Jasmine E. Sessoms to Lead Corporate Affairs as Senior Vice President for the PES Redevelopment Project in Philadelphia

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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PHILADELPHIA, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP)--the real estate development unit of Hilco Global that remediates and redevelops complex and obsolete industrial properties--announced today that Jasmine E. Sessoms has joined the company's Philadelphia office as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP)--the real estate development unit of Hilco Global that remediates and redevelops complex and obsolete industrial properties--announced today that Jasmine E. Sessoms has joined the company's Philadelphia office as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs.
  • "She brings an incredible resume of experience, centered here in Philadelphia, in government relations, community affairs, and philanthropy, most recently serving as a government relations officer at Community College of Philadelphia."
  • From 2017 until joining Community College of Philadelphia, Sessoms founded and led the political fundraising firm, J&S Strategies in Philadelphia.
  • Sessoms, a 2006 graduate of Morgan State University, holds a master's degree in organizational development and leadership from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

PCOM Receives Largest Ever Charitable Gift

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Monday, July 20, 2020
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PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) today announced it will receive a $5 million gift, the largest in the College's 121-year history, from Howard A. Hassman, DO '83.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) today announced it will receive a $5 million gift, the largest in the College's 121-year history, from Howard A. Hassman, DO '83.
  • The gift will be received as part of a charitable remainder trust with proceeds added to the Hassman Family Endowed Scholarship.
  • "This is a transformative gift for PCOM, but more importantly, for the students it will benefit," said PCOM President & CEO Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81.
  • In addition to scholarships, PCOM students have access to a variety of financial options, including the PCOM Student Emergency Fund launched earlier this year.

Saint Joseph’s University: Spencer-RIMS Challenge Provides ‘Real-World’ Experience (AM BestTV)

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Friday, June 26, 2020
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A student team from St. Josephs University took first place for a second-straight year.

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  • A student team from St. Josephs University took first place for a second-straight year.
  • Michael E. Angelina, executive director, Maguire Academy, St. Josephs University, said the competition is very valuable for students development.
  • Making the Spencer team is a very big prestigious event for the students at St. Joseph's University, said Angelina.
  • One of the team members, Kayla Cecchine, discussed her experience in partaking in the competition.