Seton Hall University

Garrett Pruzinsky, of Whitehall, has qualified for the spring 2018 dean’s list at Seton Hall University.

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. The university’s nationally recognized School of Law is prominently located in downtown Newark.

Bloomsburg University

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania congratulates the more than 1,500 students who received their academic degrees May 12.

Bath: Roslyn Pulcini

Catasauqua: Keara Drummer, Emily Dweck

Coplay: Emily Bachman, Justin Moffat, Megan Petrisko

Northampton: Rachel Heimbach, Rachel Hudock, Rhyannon Kuehn, Jade Richetta, Jennifer Wechsler, Katherine Zangari

Walnutport: Matthew Durich, Nicole Persa, Jacob Stopay, Ethan Xander

Whitehall: Jenna Bowman, Antonia De Pinto, Takwan Hargrove, Daniel Lloyd

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.

Arcadia University

Lauren Schopf, of Whitehall, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Arcadia University during a commencement ceremony May 18. She also made the dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester. She presented at the International Conference of the Fantastic in the Arts in her junior and senior years. In her senior year, she presented her thesis titled “The ‘Lord’ of the Rings: The Binding Power of the One Ring Through Anglo-Saxon Hierarchy” at several conferences.

Stevenson University

Emily Castro and Christina Endy, both of Whitehall, were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester at Stevenson University. The dean’s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students whose academic achievement is outstanding in each semester. To qualify, a student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or better and must have completed 12 credits or more during that semester.

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, sciences, humanities and social 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.

Hofstra University

Hofstra University has announced Foyinsi Adegbonmire, of Whitehall, graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

In addition, Adegbonmire was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa during the spring 2018 semester. He was one of 58 students to join this honor society. Phi Beta Kappa is considered an emblem of high achievement and strong potential. The society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America’s leading colleges and universities. The society sponsors activities to advance these studies - the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences - in higher education and in society at large. Only about 10 percent of the nation’s institutions of higher learning have Phi Beta Kappa chapters.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y., and is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). The campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. It offers small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

Saint Francis University

Christopher Weidner, of Walnutport, was among the 27 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduates in 2018 who achieved 100-percent pass rate on the national licensure exam. This examination is offered through the National Physical Therapy Examination. All 27 graduates have accepted positions in their field.

“Saint Francis University is very proud of the accomplishments of its most recent graduating class. This is the second time in three years our students have achieved this result,” said Dr. Ivan Mulligan PT, DSC, ATC, SCS, department of physical therapy chair.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapists is projected to grow almost 30 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. As demand for health care services grows, physical therapists will be needed to provide care to patients.

The physical therapy program at Saint Francis University has maintained accreditation since its inception in 2000. In 2015, the program was granted its accreditation-continued status until 2025. This 10-year reaffirmation is the highest rating a program may receive. Saint Francis University (francis.edu) in Loretto is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States.

Colgate University

Colgate University has announced the students who earned the dean’s award for academic excellence for the spring 2018 semester. Students who receive a term grade-point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses earn this status.

Bath: Samantha Rodriguez, a graduate of Easton Area High School, is member of the Class of 2021. Her current major is undeclared.

Whitehall: Brittany Quinn, a graduate of Whitehall High School, is a member of the Class of 2020. Her current major is sociology.

Colgate University offers 56 majors to a diverse student body of approximately 2,900 undergraduate students, and it supports 25 Division I athletic teams. Since 1819, the university’s campus in rural central New York has been renowned for its beauty and for the important role it plays in the student experience.