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Center for Health Sciences Promotes Hands-On Learning
for Occupational Therapy
Pfeiffer University launched its new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program this past August, and the newly opened Center for Health Sciences (CHS) in downtown Albemarle has been its home since September 17. Dr. Elizabeth Fain, the director of MSOT, plugged features of CHS that will help her students to master techniques for treating clients in hands-on fashion. Often, the learning will be like that in a teaching hospital, with students caring for clients under the supervision of faculty or clinical instructors. Read More »
Center for Health Science Boasts Many Benefits for Physician Assistant Studies
In each of six hospital-like rooms in Pfeiffer University’s newly opened Center for Health Sciences (CHS) in downtown Albemarle, students in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MS-PAS) program will find a high fidelity, computerized human simulator. Read More »
Congratulations to Pfeiffer's 2020 Annual Alumni Award Recipients
The recipients of Pfeiffer University’s annual alumni awards have been announced.
They are Barry L. Roberson ’80 (Outstanding Alumni Award); Dr. D. Matthew Gianferante, MD ’05 (Distinguished Alumni Award); and Dr. David W. Barham, MD ’11 (Presidential Merit Award).
Each of these Falcons is being recognized for significant career and life achievements. You can learn more about them in the profiles below.
Since 1959, the Pfeiffer Alumni Association has recognized the extraordinary contributions of alumni by presenting two annual awards to deserving individuals: the Outstanding Alumni Award, which honors one’s significant contributions to Pfeiffer University, and the Distinguished Alumni Award, which honors excellence in one’s profession or community service.
In 2015, the Office of the President created the Presidential Merit Award, which honors alumni, 35 or younger, who have excelled early in their career.
Profiles of Three of Pfeiffer's Finest Falcons
Miniatures Ministry Brightens Lives
Barry Roberson '80 has tamed his disease – and brought joy to others in the process. Read More »
A Medical Mission to Serve
Matthew Gianferante '05 epitomizes the Pfeiffer University ideal of servant leadership in a highly scientific way. He serves as a Medical Officer in the Clinical Genetics Branch at the National Cancer Institute, and he’s a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Public Health Service. Read More »
Work of Distinction in Urology
David Barham '11 is a rising star in the field of urology. Read More »
We encourage all alumni to nominate those deserving of recognition for next year's award presentation. Click below, on each award, to download nomination forms.
Virtual Reunions Scheduled – Mark Your Calendar!
COVID-19 may have forced Pfeiffer to postpone an in-person Homecoming celebration this year, but it can’t keep alumni from celebrating virtually. Alumni celebrating milestone reunions this year (class years that end with a “0” or “5”) are being contacted with details on how to participate in a virtual reunion via Zoom. Meetings are scheduled for September and October. If you would like more details, or want to help schedule a virtual gathering for your class, contact Tonya Judge at (704) 463-3038 or tonya.judge@pfeiffer.edu. We’ll also be celebrating each week with Flashback Fridays on Pfeiffer’s Alumni Facebook page, and hope you’ll join the fun by posting pictures of your own!
Zoom Reunions are scheduled for 7pm for the following class years:
- 1980 - September 27
- 1985 - October 4
- 1990 - October 11
- 1995 - October 18
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