STEVENSON UNIVERSITY

Matthew Patti, formerly of Whitehall, finished the spring 2017 semester at Stevenson University, Maryland, with a 4.0 GPA. He has earned dean’s list 2015-17.

A film and moving image major, Patti also was inducted into “Who’s Who Among Students” for the 2016-17 school year.

DESALES UNIVERSITY

Taylor Augustine, of Catasauqua, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at DeSales University during a commencement ceremony May 20.

She is a 2012 graduate of Catasauqua High School.

ESU

A total of 1,591 students have been named to the dean’s list at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the spring 2017 semester of the 2016-17 academic year, according to Joanne Bruno, J.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students eligible for the dean’s list are those who have attained a 3.50 quality-point average or better and are enrolled full time. The letter grade “B” earns three quality points per credit, and the grade “A” earns four quality points per credit.

Bath: Glenda Fevrier, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Hayley Jackson, Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders; Ryan Kelly, Bachelor of Science in business management; Derek Kulp, Bachelor of Science in business management; Marissa Kvacky, Bachelor of Science in biology; Kaitlyn Nasatka, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Ashley Reppert, Bachelor of Science in environmental studies

Catasauqua: Anthony Brinkley, Bachelor of Science in special education/early childhood; Luke Garner, Bachelor of Arts in history; Brandon Keks, Bachelor of Science in early childhood education (preK-grade 4); Kaitlyn Mack, Bachelor of Science in special education/early childhood

Coplay: Bridaliz Delcid, Bachelor of Science in biology; Lauren Galati, Bachelor of Science in chemical biotechnology; Marina Zardet, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice

Danielsville: Ashley Schell, Bachelor of Science in special education/elementary-middle level

Northampton: Mallory Johnson, Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders; Giovanni Lombardo, Bachelor of Science in athletic training; Makenna Marhefka, Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders; Sara Pease, Bachelor of Arts in history; Gabriella Pizzoferrato, Bachelor of Arts in political science; Jennifer Reznick, Bachelor of Arts in English; Olivia Schneider, Bachelor of Science in recreation services management; Zane Sebesta, Bachelor of Science in athletic training

Walnutport: Kaitlyn Fehnel, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Kathleen Fritzges, Bachelor of Science in public health; Katelyn Hugo, Bachelor of Science in early childhood education (preK-grade 4); Hannah Marth, Bachelor of Science in special education/early childhood; Rebecca Owens, Bachelor of Science in early childhood education (PreK-grade 4); Kirstin Stettler, Bachelor of Science in digital media technologies; Morgan Szoke, Bachelor of Science in athletic training; Lee Wolbach, Bachelor of Science in exercise science; Allyson Zelienka, Bachelor of Science in mathematics

Whitehall: Kathryn Cavaiuolo, Bachelor of Science in special education/early childhood; Shaun Cramsey, Bachelor of Arts in history; Yadira Dejesus, Bachelor of Science in early childhood Education (preK-grade 4); Tyler Durfey, Bachelor of Science in sport management; Alyssa Fitzgerald, Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders; Arianna Guerino, Bachelor of Science in nursing; John Johnson Jr., Bachelor of Arts in economics; Decontee Krayee, Bachelor of Science in athletic training; Brandon Levano, Bachelor of Science in business management

University of the Sciences

University of the Sciences recognized graduates as part of the university’s 196th commencement celebration in Philadelphia May 24.

Coplay: Angela Krutsick, Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Whitehall: Kimmarie Huynh, Doctor of Pharmacy degree, cum laude. She was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society.

University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the health care and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences and health care business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go at usciences.edu.

Emerson College

Tyler Stoudt, of Whitehall, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in directing narrative fiction at Emerson College’s 137th commencement ceremony, held May 14.

Approximately 975 bachelor’s degrees were conferred during the undergraduate exercises and nearly 270 master’s degrees were conferred during the graduate exercises.

Based in Boston, Mass., opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the city’s theater district, Emerson College educates individuals who will solve problems and change the world through engaged leadership in the liberal arts, communication and the arts. The college has approximately 3,500 undergraduates and 670 graduate students from across the United States and 50 countries.

University of Scranton

Local residents were among more than 1,600 students who were named to The University of Scranton’s dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester. The dean’s list 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 semester to make this qualification.

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

Northampton: Andrew J. Milisits, sophomore exercise science major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies; Katherine M. Twigg, senior marketing major in the university’s Kania School of Management

Walnutport: Dana C. Kosman, senior psychology major in the university’s college of arts and sciences

Whitehall: Theresa Anne Koch, sophomore neuroscience major in the university’s college of arts and sciences; AnnMarie R. Marzen, senior nursing major in the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies

The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

University of Delaware

The following students have been named to the University of Delaware dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester.

Coplay: Caroline Martin

Whitehall: Connor Bydlon, Taylor Feher Gretchen Johnson, Julia Solderitch

Hofstra University

Foyinsi Adegbonmire, of Whitehall, excelled during the spring 2017 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 2015 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and the only school to host three consecutive presidential debates, Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students known for civic engagement and public service.

Alvernia University

The Alvernia University Class of 2017 earned associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees this May. Baccalaureate Mass and commencement ceremonies were held May 13.

Bath: Macy Kathleen Storm, Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and history, summa cum laude

Walnutport: Darea Dorothy Blanton, Bachelor of Science in nursing degree

Alvernia is a Franciscan university, grounded in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, that combines diverse academic opportunities with personal attention and an unmatched commitment to community service.

Widener University

Widener University conferred degrees during its ceremony for undergraduates May 20. Commencement was held on Memorial Field at the university.

Alumnus Steven Gillon, a member of the Class of 1978, gave the commencement address. Gillon is scholar-in-residence at The History Channel and professor of history at the University of Oklahoma. The university presented him with a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree.

Bath: Brooke Durnin of Bath, Bachelor of Science in environmental science/biology from the college of arts and sciences

Northampton: Mikayla Ninos, Bachelor of Arts in education from the school of education, hospitality and continuing studies

Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences and professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.