ALBRIGHT COLLEGE

Student earns honors

Jaleesa Davis, of Allentown, a senior child and family studies major, received the Lisamarie Cope Memorial Award in a recent awards ceremony.

LYCOMING COLLEGE

Student named to dean's list

Amy Plocinik, of Macungie, was named to the dean's list for the spring 2015 semester.

WHEATON

COLLEGE

Student named to honor society

Kathryn Cialkowski, of Allentown, is among those recently inducted into the Wheaton College Scholastic Honor Society. Cialkowski was recognized for excellence in the study of applied health science.

LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE

Student earns honors

Nicholas Kochanek, of Allentown, received the Robert W. Smith Award in Music in recent ceremonies. Kochanek, a graduate of Emmaus High School, is studying music and music recording technology.

UNIVERSITY

OF IOWA

Student named

to dean's list

Andrew Steckel, of Macungie, is among students named to the dean's list for the 2015 spring semester.

SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

Student named to honor society

Maria Galassi, of Allentown, recently was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, a national academic honor society for the liberal arts. Galassi is studying biology.

SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

Students receive academic honors

Two area students are among those to receive academic awards in recent ceremonies. Emily Grossner, of Allentown, received the Psychology Award for top academic achievement in the program. Grossner earned a Master's degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Michael Pogash, of Emmaus, received the American Chemical Society Award for Scholastic Achievement for top academic achievement in chemistry. Pogash earned a Bachelor's degree in chemistry from the College of Arts and Sciences.

WIDENER UNIVERSITY

Students named to dean's list

Several area students are among those named to the dean's list for the spring 2015 semester. The students are: James Fisher, Autumn Heisler, Jordahn Orlena, all of Allentown; Drew Phillipes, of Emmaus; Mallory Elliott, of Macungie.

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY

Students named to Who's Who

Emily Leayman, of Emmaus and Matthew Kunas, of Allentown, are among students recognized with the Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges award.

HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Area student earns degree

Krystashaleen Caban, of Allentown, earned an associate degree in human services.

WILKES

UNIVERSITY

Student earns degree and honors

Kristofer Rivers, of Allentown, recently graduated with Doctor of Pharmacy degree and earned an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Excellence Award.

RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Allentown student earns bachelor's degree

Alex Young, of Allentown, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer and systems engineering recently.

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY

Students named to dean's list

The following local residents are among those named to the dean's list for the spring 2015 semester. The students are: Kelly Brieva, Jessica Fritsche, Brian Smith, Sydney Sniezek, Sarah Yoder, all of Allentown; Trisha Faust, Elizabeth Sanderson, both of Emmaus; Allison Geisler, Samantha Lang, Dallas Meitzler, Julianne Metz, Kelsey Miller, Shannon Philips, all of Macungie; Amanda Clauser, of Trexlertown.