Hyland's Borneman receives honorary degree from University of Sciences in Philadelphia

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. The University of Sciences in Philadelphia recently awarded an honorary doctorate of science degree to Hyland's Jack Borneman, III, Hyland’s announced Tuesday.

The honor was granted at the University's 188th Founders' Day celebration and is in recognition of Borneman's lifetime commitment to the development and regulation of homeopathic medicine within the United States.

"We are very proud to have Jack Borneman as a member of our team," stated Jack’s son J.P. Borneman, chairman and CEO, Hyland's. "We are especially pleased to have University of the Sciences honor his lifetime of work with this honorary degree. His work in homeopathic medicine has been passionate and ceaseless. As this industry grows, we know we owe a tremendous sense of gratitude to [Jack] and his contemporaries for all they have done and continue to do."

University president Philip Gerbino addressed Borneman’s leadership in the healthcare industry, stating that, "[He] has been at the forefront of standards and change for homeopathy, creating a foundation from which future generations of homeopaths can continue to build upon."

In 1980, Jack Borneman was a founding director of the newly incorporated Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States, and in 1983, he was elected the second president of the organization.

In the course of his 25 years as president, his leadership evolved HPCUS into a respected international body of scientists and experts consulted by governments worldwide as the leader in homeopathic regulation. His work has led to the wide availability of standardized, high-quality medications to the general public. In August 2008, Borneman assumed the role of HPCUS chairman.