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rom two buildings in jors include nursing, theatre, gram, known as ACCESS. The basketball games. Eighty seven VIEW SPECIAL
1964, to a campus of and physician assistant (PA) ACCESS program, which be- percent of faculty have the GUIDE ADVERTISING
more than 20 buildings studies. The class of 2018 nurs- gan in 1976, was the first of highest degree in their field and
F resting on more than 500 ing students earned a earned a its kind in the area and offers faculty are published authors,
acres, DeSales University’s 98.06 percent pass rate on the accelerated undergraduate prolific researchers, and ac-
growth has been remarkable. NCLEX-RN, the national licen- programs to working adults. complished business leaders ONLINE
An opening year class of 156 sure exam. This marks the Recently the program intro- from all walks of life. SECTION
men has grown to a vibrant highest pass rate in the nursing duced Flex Courses. These The University offers many AT
traditional undergraduate class department’s history and also courses are designed for stu- programs to the Lehigh Valley OF
of 1,700 men and women from exceeds both the Pennsylvania dents who enjoy the experi- community including Environ- THE
26 states and 5 countries. and national averages. Also, for ence of live-time, instructor- ment Day, the annual Poetry
Despite this growth, the the second straight year, the PA led classes but cannot phys- Festival, writers’ conferences,
University maintains a small, program is boasting a 100 per- ically get to campus. Classes the Summer Theatre, Dance, MORNING
private, intimate environment, cent first-time pass rate on the are taught via the internet. and TV/Film institutes, and the
providing a liberal arts educa- Physician Assistant National Students who come to De- Pennsylvania Shakespeare
tion that emphasizes the spirit Certifying Examination Sales receive a well-rounded Festival, which has been pro- CALL
of Christian humanism as (PANCE). The national average education as well as experience in viding quality performances
taught by the University’s pa- was 98 percent. culture, community, and service. during the summer months
tron saint, Francis de Sales. The largest-ever campus Tutoring at local elementary since 1992. The Act 1 Program
Opened in 1965, DeSales structure—the Gambet Center schools, alternative Spring Break offers quality theatre shows, THEMORNINGCALL.COM/SPECIALSECTIONS SUNDAY,
offers Bachelor of Arts, for Business and Health- trips with Habitat for Humanity, dance concerts, and film festi-
Bachelor of Science, and care—a 77,000 square foot as well as hosting the Fall Eastern vals to thousands of patrons in
Bachelor of Science in Nurs- building houses these health- Pennsylvania Regional Special the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
ing degrees in more than 30 care programs as well as pro- Olympics program are all service DeSales is a member of the
majors, and it offers 9 gradu- grams in the Division of Busi- opportunities available to stu- NCAA Division III Middle FEBRUARY 17,
ate programs, including the ness. A gross anatomy lab, dents. A first-year Character U Atlantic States Collegiate Ath-
Doctor of Nursing Practice healthcare simulation center, program helps the adjustment, letic Conference and the East-
and the Doctor of Physical and a mock trading room for development, and success of our ern Collegiate Athletic Confer- 2019
Therapy. This year, the Uni- finance students are all fea- first-year students through the ence, competing in 20 intercol-
versity introduced its newest tures of this building. acquisition of Salesian character legiate sports, including the
graduate program, a low- Currently, more than 3,000 traits: gentleness, humility, pa- newest varsity program, the
residency Master of Fine students are enrolled at De- tience, and love of knowledge. co-ed esports team.
Arts in Creative Writing and Sales, including traditional Faculty are involved in every For more information, visit
Publishing. students, graduate students, and aspect of life at DeSales, from DeSales.edu or call
Popular undergraduate ma- the part time adult studies pro- club advisors to student/staff 610.282.1100.
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