ESU

A total of 1,621 students have been named to the dean’s list at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the spring 2018 semester of the 2017-18 academic year, according to Joanne Bruno, J.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students eligible for this honor are those who have attained a 3.50 quality-point average or better and are enrolled full time. The letter grade “B” earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade “A” earns 4 quality points per credit.

Bath: Gulten Horuz, early childhood education (preK-grade 4) major; Nermin Horuz, early childhood education (preK-grade 4) major; Hayley Jackson, communication sciences and disorders major; Shannon Knipe, special education/early childhood major; Katelyn Lahr, nursing major; Mark Schwarz, special education/elementary-middle level major; Zachary Sommer, criminal justice major;

Catasauqua: Casandra Banahene, middle-level education (grades 4-8) major; Genesis Gurrea, athletic training major; Brandon Keks, early childhood education (preK-grade 4)

Coplay: Bridaliz Delcid, biology major; Lauren Galati, chemical biotechnology major; Valentina Gambino, early childhood education (preK-grade 4) major; David Vanhorn, political science major; Marina Zardet, criminal justice major

Danielsville: Ashley Schell, special education/elementary-middle level major

Northampton: Mikaela Barthol, digital media technologies major; Maria Belovich, business management major; Mallory Johnson, communication sciences and disorders major; Corine Lee, communication sciences and disorders major; Giovanni Lombardo, athletic training major; Makenna Marhefka, communication sciences and disorders major; Sara Pease, history major; Gabriella Pizzoferrato, political science major; Jennifer Reznick, English major; Olivia Schneider, recreation services management major; Zachary Smith, English major; Nicole Tock, special education/early childhood major;

Walnutport: Katelyn Hugo, early childhood education (preK-grade 4) major; Hannah Marth, special education/early childhood major; Rebecca Owens, early childhood education (preK-grade 4) major; Drake Pristash, physical education teacher education major; Mickatelyn Shumanis, communication sciences and disorders major; Kirstin Stettler, digital media technologies major; Allyson Zelienka, mathematics major

Whitehall: Rachel Connors, special education/early childhood major; Shaun Cramsey, history major; Tyler Durfey, sport management major; Alyssa Fitzgerald, psychology major; Arianna Guerino, nursing major; Decontee Krayee, athletic training major; Andres Larios, public health major; Brandon Levano, business management major; Hussam Mallouhi, business management major; Samantha Mehalshick, special education/early childhood major; Jasmine Rompilla, special education/early childhood major

East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, opened in 1893 as East Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, ESU is a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 55 undergraduate programs, 22 master’s programs and one doctoral program. More than 6,800 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable and accessible education ESU provides. Nearly 30,000 ESU alumni live in Pennsylvania.

University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the spring 2018 dean’s list. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and 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.

Bath: Paighton Wagner

Northampton: Brian J. Foster, Elizabeth Jane Molnar

Walnutport: Aubrie Eaton, 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 2018, more than 3,300 undergraduate and about 700 graduate degrees were awarded. The university now has more than 120,000 alumni worldwide.

Bucknell University

Bucknell University held a commencement ceremony May 20.

Catasauqua: Jacob Rusnock

Bath: Alli Horn

Located in Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a highly selective private liberal arts university that offers majors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and social and natural sciences, along with broad opportunities outside of class, to its 3,600 undergraduates. Graduate programs are available in select disciplines. Students benefit from a small student-faculty ratio of 9:1, personal attention from faculty, leadership opportunities, and excellent graduation rates and career outcomes.

Susquehanna University

Bradley Hower, of Bath, was named to Susquehanna University’s dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a GPA of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Susquehanna University is a selective, residential liberal arts college that provides a solid background in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional experiences. Students develop critical thinking, writing, teamwork and communication skills, which, combined with internships and research opportunities, prepare them for a lifetime of personal and professional success. The university is recognized nationally for its commitment to off-campus study through the Global Opportunities program. Small classes enable faculty members to serve as mentors, as well as teachers. Ninety-six percent of Susquehanna students are employed or in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.

SUNY at Potsdam

Kimberly Casey, of Whitehall, was recently named to the president’s list at State University of New York at Potsdam. Casey, whose major is music performance, was among 855 SUNY Potsdam students who were honored for academic excellence in the spring 2018 semester. College President Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg recognized the students for earning top marks. To achieve the honor, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Founded in 1816, State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a leg- acy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The college currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity.

Bloomsburg University

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania has recently released its list of students named to the dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2017-18 academic year. To qualify for dean’s list, a student must earn a quality-point average of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0) during the semester.

Bath: Harry Emery, Patrick Miller, Madison Venzke

Coplay: Hannah Geczi, Megan Petrisko, Justin Strauss

Northampton: Rachel Hudock, Connor Keck, Rhyannon Kuehn, Julia Pany, Jade Richetta, Nathaniel Treichler, John Viola, Katherine Zangari

Walnutport: Matthew Durich, Jacob Stopay

Whitehall: Jenna Bowman, Daniel Lloyd, Marina Lobaido, Abigail Nguyen

Bloomsburg University is one of 14 universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. The university serves approximately 9,600 students, offering comprehensive programs of study in the colleges of education, business, liberal arts, and science and technology.