SHIPPENSBURG

UNIVERSITY

For the 2016 spring semester, the following students have been named to the dean’s list at Shippensburg University. The dean’s list is an honor roll of students who have achieved academic excellence as evidenced by earning a semester quality-point average of 3.50 or better. A total of 1,303 students were named to the list.

Catasauqua: Joshua M. Ritter

Coplay: Dana M. Bachman

Danielsville:Paul E. Cooper

Whitehall:Sarah L. Bendekovits, Taylor M. Bennett, Shelby B. Clark, Jennifer L. Dasti

The University

of Scranton

Students at The University of Scranton have been named to the dean’s list for the 2016 spring semester. 1,600 students have been awarded this status, which recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a GPA of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the spring semester to make the dean’s list.

Catasauqua: Lauren Pluchinsky, finance major junior in the university’s Kania School of Management.

Whitehall: AnnMarie Marzen, nursing major junior in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies.

Kutztown

University

Kutztown University has conferred degrees on nearly 1,500 students during the winter and spring terms. Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish their requirements for graduation throughout the entire year. The following students have been awarded degrees since the winter 2016 announcement. Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.

Catasauqua: Marissa Lynn Fazekas, Bachelor of Science in psychology/industrial-organizational, magna cum laude; John Joseph Kelly, Bachelor of Science in leisure and sport studies, summa cum laude; Michael I. Leon, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice/paralegal studies; James Heinz Snyder, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (4-8 math and English), cum laude

Coplay: Mabel P. Nino, Master of Science in school counseling, summa cum laude; Dylan Weller, Bachelor of Arts in sociology; Dylan Weller, Bachelor of Arts in sociology

Whitehall: Serena A. Bednarczyk, Master of Arts in counseling, summa cum laude; Mohamedsalim Mohsinali Bhimji, Bachelor of Science of business administration in accounting, magna cum laude; Jessica Charles, Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art/drawing, cum laude; Tasha Lynette Harwick, Bachelor of Social Work in social work; Tiara Shaye Hilliard, Bachelor of Social Work in social work; Amanda Elizabeth Koye, Bachelor of Science of business administration in marketing; Perouz Malakieh, Bachelor of Science of business administration in finance, cum laude; Jordan C. Moser, Bachelor of Fine Arts in communication design, magna cum laude; Marissa Ann Nagy, Bachelor of Science of business administration in marketing; Rie Linda Nderi, Bachelor of Science in psychology; Toan T. Nguyen, Bachelor of Science in mathematics

Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown. KU is just two hours from New York City and 90 minutes from Philadelphia. As the region’s center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU’s programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery. KU students select from more than 100 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 21 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery. For more information, visit kutztown.edu.

NAVAL ACADEMY

Venus Molony graduated May 27 from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, with a minor in Chinese language.

Molony also has been commissioned as a naval ensign in the U.S. Navy surface warfare fleet and will serve on the USS Mustin DDG89, a guided missile cruiser based in Japan.

Shippensburg

University

At Shippensburg University, a total of 866 undergraduates and 216 graduate students earned degrees.

Bath: Steven T. Reilly, MBA

Catasauqua: Joshua M. Ritter, BSED

Danielsville: Paul E. Cooper, BSBA

Walnutport: Shayne J. Kolesnik, BSBA

Whitehall: Shelby B. Clark, BS; Stephanie C. Connors, BA; Jennifer L. Dasti, BA

University

of Kansas

Cavan Linsenman, of Whitehall, was one of approximately 5,200 undergraduate students at University of Kansas to earn honor roll distinction for the 2016 spring semester. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and in the schools of architecture, design & planning; business; education; engineering; health professions; journalism; music; nursing; pharmacy; and social welfare. Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10 percent of students enrolled; some establish a minimum GPA; and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll. The students, from KU’s Lawrence campus and the schools of health professions and nursing in Kansas City, Kansas, represent 94 of 105 Kansas counties, 42 other states and territories, and 39 other countries. Linsenman is a student at the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

University

of Akron

The University of Akron congratulats Laura Walsh, of Coplay, for making The University of Akron’s 2016 spring dean’s list. To be eligible, Walsh, majoring in applied science and technology exploratory, maintained a GPA of 3.500-3.999 and was enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.

The University of Akron (UA) is the region’s most influential public research university, contributing to the resurgence of the local economy, providing a highly skilled workforce, and known for an innovative approach to higher education. With nearly 26,000 students and more than 300 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate and law degree programs, UA offers career-focused and experiential learning that defines the polytechnic approach to education. From polymers and psychology, to engineering and integrated marketing communications, to education and choreography, UA brings together various disciplines in ways that provide students with lifelong skills, internships and co-ops, opportunities for academic research, study abroad, on-campus student employment and service projects designed for diverse groups of learners, including full-time, part-time and online students, veterans and adults returning to the classroom.

Western

New England

University

Ryan Director, of Whitehall, graduated cum laude from Western New England University with a Juris Doctor May 21.

Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Mass., Western New England serves 3,955 students, including 2,575 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs are offered through colleges of arts and sciences, business, engineering, pharmacy and the School of Law.

Hofstra

University

Foyinsi Adegbonmire, of Whitehall, excelled during the 2016 spring semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s list.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked private university just 25 miles from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from undergraduate and graduate offerings in liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering and applied science, communication, education, health sciences and human services, honors studies, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Named to the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and one of only two schools chosen to host consecutive presidential debates, Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students known for civic engagement and public service.