September 01, 2017
Bloomsburg University’s Council of Trustees approved naming the university’s new residence hall in honor of retiring President David L. Soltz at their meeting in June. The Trustees also recommended and approved President Emeritus status for Soltz, who steps down on July 7.
The seven-story, $61 million residence hall featuring 138 suite-style apartments, will open in August.
A $2.2 million gift will provide youth from the Pennsylvania foster care system with the opportunity to explore educational experiences on the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania campus.
Since the launch of BU’s Professional U initiative in 2012, more than 100 alumni and friends have been inspired to support the university in preparing students to apply their education beyond the classroom. On Thursday, Jan. 31, the university recognized the breadth of that impact and generosity with the announcement of the 2019 faculty fellowships and endowed professorships.
A $700,000 gift from the estate of John Enman, Ph.D., professor emeritus of geography at Bloomsburg University will further support students, faculty and programs in the department of Environmental, Geographical and Geological Sciences (EGGS).
