Message from the Chairman of the Board

To the USciences Community and Friends of the University,

On behalf of the University of the Sciences Board of Trustees, I want to thank Dr. Philip Gerbino for his incredible devotion and dedicated leadership over his many years as president, administrator, faculty member, student, and then alumnus of USciences. The University has grown tremendously during his tenure as president not only in terms of the student body and academic offerings, but in its physical footprint and its endowment. He has taken this institution from a college of pharmacy and science to a true university of the sciences.

On September 1, I will be stepping in as transition leader when Phil leaves. I am very passionate about this university and totally dedicated to acting in that role. Our capable administrative cabinet will remain intact to assist me and will continue to handle the daily operations.

We have already begun the process of identifying the next president of University of the Sciences through the establishment of a search committee to be chaired by alumna and trustee Dr. Kate Mayes. The goal of the search committee is not just to hire a president but to get the right person to secure the long-term future of this university.

This is a university that has all the pieces­ we are in the right place at the right time. We are well equipped and very well positioned for the future. We find ourselves poised for the next phase of our history and committed to continuing as a leading university doing what we do best: training the leaders, pharmacists, scientists, and healthcare professionals of the future.

Again, join me in wishing Phil a fond farewell as president as we look forward to the future of USciences.

Sincerely,

Marvin Samson
Chairman, USciences Board of Trustees