Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, BU or Bloom) is a campus of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and it is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education with some degree programs accredited by specialized accreditors.

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Former name
Bloomsburg Academy (1839–1856)
Bloomsburg Literary Institute (1856–1869)
Bloomsburg Literary Institute and State Normal School (1869–1916)
Bloomsburg State Normal School (1916–1927)
Bloomsburg State Teachers College (1927–1960)
Bloomsburg State College (1960–1981)
TypePublic
Established1839 (1839)
Academic affiliations
PASSHE
Endowment$50.3 million (2020)
PresidentBashar W. Hanna
Undergraduates6804
Postgraduates636
Location
Bloomsburg
,
Pennsylvania
,
U.S.
CampusRural, 366 acres
ColorsMaroon and gold    
NicknameHuskies
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – PSAC
MascotRoongo
Websitewww.bloomu.edu
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