Castleton University

Joseph Beal, of Bath, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Castleton University, Vermont, following the successful completion of the spring semester in May 2017.

The second graduating class of Castleton University passed across the stage at its 230th commencement ceremony May 13, bringing to close the 2016-17 academic year.

Castleton University is small enough to be a community where every student matters yet offers more than 75 programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students, 29 varsity sports and over 40 clubs and organizations. The university stresses community service and provides exceptional programs for first-year students.

University of Rochester

Darby Shea McCall, of Bath, and Nicholas Nathan Wachter, of Bath, graduated from the University of Rochester May 21 at the 167th commencement.

McCall received a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience. McCall is the child of Marie Johns McCall, of Bath, and Emmett McCall, of Lehighton, and a graduate of Northampton Area High School.

Wachter received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in business. Wachter is the child of Stewart Wachter and Denise Wachter and a graduate of Northampton Area High School.

The University of Rochester, founded in 1850, is a private research university located in Rochester, N.Y., on the south shore of Lake Ontario. The university offers a unique undergraduate curriculum with no required courses that emphasizes a broad liberal education through majors, minors and courses in the three main areas of knowledge: humanities, social sciences and physical sciences/engineering. The university (rochester.edu) also is home to the world-renowned Eastman School of Music, as well as graduate professional schools of business, education, medicine and nursing.

University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce more than 5,290 undergraduates have qualified for the spring 2017 dean’s list. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York, New Jersey and many other states and countries. To be included on the dean’s list, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality-point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades earning at least a 3.30 quality-point average.

Northampton: Brian J. Foster, Elizabeth Jane Molnar

Walnutport: Delaney Boyd Haggerty

The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the university’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. In May 2017, more than 3,300 undergraduate and about 700 graduate degrees were awarded. The university now has more than 120,000 alumni worldwide.

Stevenson University

Stevenson University student Christina Endy, of Whitehall, was recently inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success. The NSLS has over 730,000 members countrywide, from over 500 institutions. Their mission is to help people discover and achieve their goals. The society offers life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed.

University of the Sciences

The following local residents have been named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the spring of 2017.

Coplay: Angela Krutsick, Doctor of Pharmacy student

Northampton: Mikyla Kutish, Doctor of Physical Therapy student

Whitehall: Emily Brand, Doctor of Pharmacy student

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.

LCCC

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. Students with an academic GPA of at least 3.50 achieve dean’s list status.

Bath: Mitchell Hughes, Susan Leopold, Katie Nikles

Catasauqua: Kyrsten Becker, Joseph Ciminelli, Samantha Davis, Elizabeth Dimopoulos, Mitchell Fehn, Josh Freyman, Amy Gannon, Kelsie Hess, Sable Jackson, Tori Lawton, Sage Mitchell, Megan Murawski, Kathryn Patterson, Jady Paul, Jonathan Pense, Joshua Pense, Krista Pummer, Fallon Ramirez, Tricia Rothdeutsch, Autumn Schray, Mahogaly Serraty, Amanda Snyder, Autumn Vasko, Levi Wolf, Bradley Zimmerman

Coplay: Caroline Alba, Kathryn Anchorstar, Austin Crawford, Tyler Edinger, Kathryn Ferullo, Molly Flynn, Patrick Gillespie, Rebecca Grim, Erik Gwozdz, Morgan Haberstroh, Larose Hajjar, Charles Hartzel IV, Evangelia Hiotis, Laura Holencik, Mollie Hulsizer, Jordyn Kane, Shannon Keppel, Krysta Klobosits, John Krazek, Ashley Lefurge, Kaitlyn Malloch, Huynh Phung, Karista Schweizer, Valerie Sellers, Marci Sodl, Bianca Stone, Nancy Toro, Lauren Vanhorn, Alyssa Werner

Northampton: Christopher Chanitz, Nicollette Fragnito, Heather Kronstadt, Louis Mattaboni, Michael Muessig, Kayla Trinkle

Walnutport: Kodi Almeida, Brenda Beck, Zachary Csikos, Vanessa Gavigan, Katie Kuntz, Matthew Minnich

Whitehall: Joseph Abboud, Jericka Acevedo, Rafal Albazi, Zainab Alhamadani, Ali Almaiali, Aldonair Alphonse, Thomas Baker, Kerlly Barba, Lauren Basile, Said Baya, Edwin Betancourt, Jr., Paul Brennan, Jessica Bruder, Rita Carsillo-Dieter, Alyssa Danner, Rafael Dantas, Damian Earl, Hassan Er-rafii, Megan Fink, Christina Flannery, Carmen Gabino Saint-Fleur, Michael Gnall, Ramon Gonzalez, Emily Graveno, Lynn Hadeed, Nancy Hanna, Richard Harimenshi, Michael Harwi, Rhiannon Harwi, Samuel Harwi, Haia Hazim, Beth Hudson, Zachary Hunsicker, Devon Kane, Hanan Kayour, Nicholas Kovalchick, Lauren Kramer, Gavin Lilly, Tara Lloyd, Jessica Marselles, Caylin Munn, Joshua Neely, Tony Nguyen, Carmen Peralta Martinez, Krystal Perdick, Clara Piedrahita, Jonathan Potts, Camila Reyes, Joely Reyna, Noah Ritter, Angeliss Rivera, Marissa Rosa, Myrna Sabini, Joshua Santiago, Searra Sawka, Shiloh Schneck, Saschelle Simms, Gianni Sinatore, Elijah Sommer, Karim Sorour, Crystal Specht, Sarah Teets, Joanne Trinh, Jessica Woroniak, Austin Wylie

Lehigh University

During commencement ceremonies May 22, Lehigh University conferred 1,071 bachelor’s degrees, 360 master’s degrees and 49 doctoral degrees. Of the nearly 1,500 graduates, degree recipients came from 41 states and 38 countries, majoring in 94 different disciplines.

Bath: Joshua Kline, Doctor of Education in educational leadership

Catasauqua: Erin Dolan, Master of Education in special education

Cherryville: Victoria Horvath, Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering

Coplay: Brian Moyer, Master of Science in electrical engineering

Northampton: Mercede Burger, Master of Education in special education; Matthew Cossel, Bachelor of Arts in global studies and journalism; Michelle Johnston, Master of Education in educational leadership; Kelly Paukovits, Master of Education in counseling and human services; Brian Skrapits, Master of Science in mathematics; Maureen Weaver, Bachelor of Science in business and economics with a major in business economics

Walnutport: Gregory Auer, Bachelor of Science in business and economics with a major in business information systems; Matthew Carolan, Master of Arts in American studies; Gregory Casee, Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering; Christopher Gardineer, Bachelor of Science in chemistry (AS); Matthew Neff, Master of Engineering in energy systems engineering

Whitehall: Reem Azar, Bachelor of Science in behavioral neuroscience; Abby Barlok, Master of Arts in American studies; Julie Cenci, Master of Education in school counseling; Lukasz Gjondla, Bachelor of Science in business and economics with a major in management; Vyolet Haik, Bachelor of Science in business and economics with a major in accounting; Kelcie Molchany, Master of Science in chemistry (AS); Nicholas Shafnisky, Bachelor of Arts in sociology/anthropology; Wyntre Stout, Master of Science in psychology; Duyen Tran, Bachelor of Science in biochemistry (AS); Chad Wagner, Master of Engineering in mechanical engineering

For more than 150 years, Lehigh University (lehigh.edu) has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. The institution is among the nation’s most selective, highly ranked private research universities. Lehigh’s four colleges - college of arts and sciences, college of business and economics, college of education and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science - provide opportunities to 7,000 students to discover and grow in a learning community that promotes interdisciplinary programs with real world experience.

Stevenson University

Stevenson University congratulates Christina Endy, of Whitehall, and Matthew Patti, of Catasauqua, for being named to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. Students who earn the dean’s list honor must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of a 3.50 or better.

Stevenson University is a coeducational, independent institution widely known for its unique synthesis of traditional liberal arts education and exceptional career preparation. The 4,200 students receive an innovative education from the six academic schools - business and leadership, design, education, humanities and social sciences, sciences and graduate and professional studies. Each student experiences individual attention from faculty members and extensive career preparation gained through real-world training. Two ideal locations just north of Baltimore, Md., in Stevenson and Owings Mills, make the university truly unique.

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for the spring 2017 dean’s list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements. Qualifications for dean’s list include enrolling as a full-time matriculated student with a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits, completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4 or above and with no grades lower than “C”.

Whitehall: Garrett Pruzinsky, Morgan Tirpak

One of the country’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University has been a catalyst for leadership, developing students in mind, heart and spirit, since 1856. Home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 80 rigorous majors, Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, US News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek. Seton Hall, which embraces students of all religions, prepares its graduates to be exemplary servant leaders and caring global citizens. Its attractive main campus is located in suburban South Orange, N.J., and is only 14 miles by train, bus or car to New York City, offering a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The university’s nationally recognized school of law is prominently located in downtown Newark.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for dean’s list if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.4, they do not have any grades of “Incomplete,” “D” or “F” and they have registered for and completed at least 12 credit hours.

Coplay: Jacob Anchorstar, studying mechanical engineering

Northampton: Alex Kratzer, studying chemistry

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S. The university is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability and fine and applied arts. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Global partnerships include campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.

Wilkes University

Wilkes University Provost Dr. Anne Skleder announced the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must obtain a minimum 3.4 GPA and carry at least 12 credits.

Bath: Zachary Koehler

Northampton: Corey Cowitch

Whitehall: Abigail Nemeth

Wilkes University is an independent institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. Founded in 1933, the university is on a mission to create one of the great small universities, offering all of the programs, activities and opportunities of a large, research university in the intimate, caring and mentoring environment of a small, liberal arts college, at a cost that is increasingly competitive with public universities. In addition to 43 undergraduate majors, Wilkes offers the doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education and doctor of pharmacy degrees and more than a dozen master’s degree programs, including the master of business administration and master of fine arts in creative writing. Learn more at wilkes.edu.

Central Oregon Community College

Alexander Greenberg, of Catasauqua, has been named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at Central Oregon Community College. The dean’s list recognizes students enrolled in 12 or more graded credits who receive a term GPA of 3.60 or better.

Saint Joseph’s University

The following students earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2017 semester at Saint Joseph’s University. Students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above, a “B” or greater in all their classes and complete at least 15 credits to earn dean’s list status for a semester.

Catasauqua: Rachel Sell, studying actuarial science in the university’s college of arts and sciences

Whitehall: Matthew Kelly, Jacob Meyers

As Philadelphia’s Jesuit, Catholic university, founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph’s University provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. SJU ranks as a top university in the northeast, with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter in the college of arts and sciences and AACSB accreditation of the Erivan K. Haub School of Business. The university also is deeply committed to the Jesuit tradition of scholarship and service, earning a place on the president’s higher education community service honor roll and the community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. With courses offered on campus and online, SJU prepares its more than 9,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students to lead lives of personal excellence, professional success and engaged citizenship.

University of Rochester

Darby Shea McCall, of Bath, and Nicholas Nathan Wachter, of Bath, have been named to University of Rochester’s dean’s list for academic achievement for the spring 2017 semester.

McCall, a senior majoring the neuroscience, is the child of Marie Johns McCall, of Bath, and Emmett McCall of Lehighton. McCall is a graduate of Northampton Area High School.

Wachter, a senior majoring in business and psychology, is the child of Stewart and Denis Wachter. Wachter is a graduate of Northampton Area High School.

The University of Rochester, founded in 1850, is a private research university located in Rochester, N.Y., on the south shore of Lake Ontario. The university offers a unique undergraduate curriculum with no required courses that emphasizes a broad liberal education through majors, minors and courses in the three main areas of knowledge: humanities, social sciences and physical sciences/engineering. The university (rochester.edu) also is home to the world-renowned Eastman School of Music, as well as graduate professional schools of business, education, medicine and nursing.

Wilkes University

Wilkes University awarded 283 doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees to students graduating after the completion of the fall 2016 semester.

Bath: Erica Furman, Master of Science in education; April Romanishan, Bachelor of Arts in theater arts

Northampton: Michole Pignato, Master of Science in education

Wilkes University is an independent institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. Founded in 1933, the university is on a mission to create one of the great small universities, offering all of the programs, activities and opportunities of a large, research university in the intimate, caring and mentoring environment of a small, liberal arts college, at a cost that is increasingly competitive with public universities. In addition to 41 undergraduate majors, Wilkes offers the doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education and doctor of pharmacy degrees and more than a dozen master’s degree programs, including the master of business administration and master of fine arts in creative writing. Learn more at wilkes.edu.