Philadelphia University's INNOVATOR Magazine

Philadelphia University Innovator Magazine

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ON THE COVER PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR Philadelphia University faculty member Michael "Rocky" Rackover, PA-C, was named the 2011 PAragon Outstanding PA of the Year by the American Academy of Physician Assistants for his exemplary service to the PA profession.


LIVING IN YOUR GENES: THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE Your DNA and you: perfect together? Not if the medical professionals treating you aren’t up to speed on genomic medicine’s role in everyday health care. Through its nationally ranked physician assistant studies program — led by insightful faculty and award-winning champion of genetic literacy education — Philadelphia University is transforming a generation to “think genetically.”


FEATURES QUIET ON THE SET Emmy-nominated alumna Kim Wannop ’99 dresses the sets for Fox’s hit TV show Bones.


MEET RON KANDER, Ph.D. A Q&A with the new executive dean of the College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, who leads a revolutionary, transdisciplinary curriculum.


TOPPING 600 Women’s basketball coach Tom Shirley celebrated his 600th collegiate coaching win during the 2010-11 season.



AROUND THE WORLD Whether fighting disease in Honduras or studying architecture in Europe, PhilaU students traveling abroad make an impact on the global community. Here are just a few examples.

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