Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Type	Public
Established	1839; 185 years ago
Academic affiliations	PASSHE
Endowment	$50.3 million (2020)
President	Bashar W. Hanna
Undergraduates	7,992
Postgraduates	697
Location	Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Campus	Rural
Colors	Maroon and gold
Nickname	Huskies
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division II – PSAC
Mascot	Roongo
Website	bloomu.edu
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, BU or Bloom) is a public university in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.^[3]^[4] It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Bloomsburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education with some degree programs accredited by specialized accreditors.

History

It was established as Bloomsburg Academy in 1839. In 1856, it was renamed Bloomsburg Literary Institute. The name became Bloomsburg Literary Institute and State Normal School in 1869. In 1916, the state of Pennsylvania took control and named it Bloomsburg State Normal School. The name was changed to Bloomsburg State Teachers College in 1927. In 1960, the name was changed to Bloomsburg State College. The name was changed to the current Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania on July 1, 1983.^[5]

Bloomsburg terminated its Greek Life program on May 13, 2021.^[6]

In July 2021, Pennsylvania higher education officials announced that Bloomsburg would merge with Mansfield University and Lock Haven University in response to financial difficulties and declining enrollment, and each institution would represent a campus of a single university.^[7] In March 2022, the new institution was created to oversee the three universities, and was named the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.^[8]^[9]

Academics

In 2019-20, Bloomsburg University showed enrollment of 7,992 undergraduate and 697 graduate students.^[10]

In 2019–2020, the university employed approximately 521 faculty. The student-to-faculty ratio was roughly 17:1 with 96% of its faculty holding terminal degrees in their field.^[11]

Athletics

Notable alumni

References

^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
^ "President Bashar W. Hanna". Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
^ "Home". Dgs.state.pa.us. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
^ Pennsylvania Local Government Fact Sheet, 2005 Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
^ "Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania history". Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2015-09-15.
^ Rogers, Nicole (May 13, 2021). "Bloomsburg University cuts ties with fraternities, sororities". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
^ Snyder, Susan. "In unanimous vote, state system merges Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield; California, Clarion and Edinboro universities". Call.com. The Morning Call/Tribune News Service. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
^ Murphy, Jan (2 March 2022). "Three Pa. state universities are given a new name that surprisingly wasn't already taken". pennlive. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
^ Whitford, Emma (4 March 2022). "Pa. System Picks New Name for Consolidated Universities". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
^ "Fast Facts | www.bloomu.edu". www.bloomu.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
^ "Fast Facts 2019-20".

External links

Coordinates: 41°00′29″N 76°26′53″W / 41.008°N 76.448°W / 41.008; -76.448

[1] As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.

[2] "President Bashar W. Hanna". Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2017-08-20.

[PAmanual-3] "Home". Dgs.state.pa.us. Retrieved 17 May 2018.

[4] Pennsylvania Local Government Fact Sheet, 2005 Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

[5] "Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania history". Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2015-09-15.

[6] Rogers, Nicole (May 13, 2021). "Bloomsburg University cuts ties with fraternities, sororities". Retrieved 2021-05-18.

[7] Snyder, Susan. "In unanimous vote, state system merges Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield; California, Clarion and Edinboro universities". Call.com. The Morning Call/Tribune News Service. Retrieved 8 August 2021.

[8] Murphy, Jan (2 March 2022). "Three Pa. state universities are given a new name that surprisingly wasn't already taken". pennlive. Retrieved 8 March 2022.

[9] Whitford, Emma (4 March 2022). "Pa. System Picks New Name for Consolidated Universities". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 8 March 2022.

[10] "Fast Facts | www.bloomu.edu". www.bloomu.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-26.

[bloomu.edu-11] "Fast Facts 2019-20".

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v t e Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Current full members	Bloomsburg Huskies California Vulcans Clarion Golden Eagles East Stroudsburg Warriors Edinboro Fighting Scots Gannon Golden Knights Indiana Crimson Hawks Kutztown Golden Bears Lock Haven Bald Eagles Mansfield Mountaineers Mercyhurst Lakers Millersville Marauders Pittsburgh–Johnstown Mountain Cats Seton Hill Griffins Shepherd Rams Shippensburg Raiders Slippery Rock "The Rock" West Chester Golden Rams
Former full member	Cheyney Wolves
Former affiliate member	LIU Post Pioneers

v t e Mid-American Conference
East Division	Akron Zips Bowling Green Falcons Buffalo Bulls Kent State Golden Flashes Miami RedHawks Ohio Bobcats
West Division	Ball State Cardinals Central Michigan Chippewas Eastern Michigan Eagles Northern Illinois Huskies Toledo Rockets Western Michigan Broncos
Field hockey affiliates	Appalachian State Mountaineers Bellarmine Knights Longwood Lancers
Women's lacrosse affiliates	Detroit Mercy Titans Robert Morris Colonials Youngstown State Penguins
Men's soccer affiliates	Chicago State Cougars
Men's swimming & diving affiliates	Evansville Purple Aces Missouri State Bears Southern Illinois Salukis UIC Flames Valparaiso Beacons (swimming only)
Men's tennis affiliate	Binghamton Bearcats
Wrestling affiliates	Bloomsburg Huskies Clarion Golden Eagles Cleveland State Vikings Edinboro Fighting Scots George Mason Patriots Lock Haven Bald Eagles Rider Broncs SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Seasons	1946–47 1947–48 1948–49 1949–50 1950–51 1951–52 1952–53 1953–54 1954–55 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58 1958–59 1959–60 1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1965–66 1966–67 1967–68 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22
Championships	Conference champions

v t e Public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania
State-owned	Bloomsburg Cheyney East Stroudsburg Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville PennWest (California, Clarion, Edinboro) Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester
State-related	Lincoln University Pennsylvania State University Commonwealth campuses University of Pittsburgh Temple University
Community colleges	Community College of Allegheny County Community College of Beaver County Bucks County Community College Butler County Community College Delaware County Community College Harrisburg Area Community College Lehigh Carbon Community College Luzerne County Community College Montgomery County Community College Northampton Community College Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Community College of Philadelphia Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Reading Area Community College Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Westmoreland County Community College