New BS Program in Microbiology Approved
The College received approval from the New York State Education Department to offer a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and will enroll the program’s first class in fall 2013. The addition of the Microbiology program continues the academic expansion of the College over the past decade, which in addition to the doctor of pharmacy program, now includes five bachelor’s programs and five graduate programs. “Our bachelor’s program in Microbiology will not only provide students with the intellectual and practical skills required for successful careers as microbiologists, it will give them a broad based understanding of how this discipline, and science in general, can be used to meet societal needs,” said David Clarke, PhD, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at ACPHS.
Relay for Life Funds Hit Record-Breaking Numbers When Relay for Life concluded on April 13, the Albany Campus had raised just over $40,000 for the American Cancer Society. It was another successful event for Colleges Against Cancer, but the total fell just short of the school’s previous high of $41,604 which was set in 2010. Since the event concluded, donations have continued to come in, and at last check that total has soared to $43,722.85 – an all-time ACPHS record! Contributions are being accepted until August 31, so that figure may climb even higher. Visit the ACPHS Relay for Life web page if you’d like to make a gift. Go to relayforlife.org and search “Albany College of Pharmacy.”
Women’s Hoops Team Wins National Championship
Panthers Take the NEW Field
As a new member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, ACPHS sports teams got off to a very powerful start. History was made in March when the ACPHS women’s basketball team defeated Berkeley College 60–54 to win the USCAA Division II National Championship. The win marks the school’s first ever national championship in any sport. In fact, in the Week 7 USCAA Poll released in mid-January, the ACPHS women’s basketball team was ranked number one in the country. This standing marks the first time in the College’s history that an ACPHS team was ranked as the top team in the nation for a sport.
Phase 1 of the newly renovated athletics field project is complete. In addition to augmenting the size of the field to bring it up to NCAA standards (75 yards in width by 120 yards in length), brand new artificial turf and a six lane rubberized track was installed.
Last fall, the ACPHS women’s soccer team was one of eight teams to qualify for the USCAA national championship tournament in Asheville, NC. The Panthers were seeded 5th and after defeating Paul Smith’s College in the first round of the tournament, they advanced to the “Final Four.” Although the ACPHS women were defeated 7–1 by two-time defending champion University of MaineFt. Kent in the semifinals, the loss did not overshadow what was otherwise an incredible year for the team. The men’s soccer team also had a strong season. They went undefeated in the Hudson Valley Men’s Athletic Conference regular season (5-0-1) and finished with an 8-5-2 record. This earned them a spot in the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference championship game against Berkeley College where the were defeated 5-1. For the first time ever, ACPHS will offer track and field in the Spring of 2014. Tom Hartnett is the head coach for men’s and women’s cross country and will also be leading the track and field teams.
“This is a huge step forward for the College,” noted President Gozzo. “This much anticipated renovation will benefit our student athletes and the entire Institution and will secure our place in this community for generations to come. By giving players a reliable facility to play and practice, students a safe place to unwind, and the community a beautiful environment to host and attend events, we will build camaraderie across campus and bring the public into our close knit family here at the College.” Phase Two will add lights and long-jump pit and is expected to be completed in 2014.
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