Slippery Rock University

Max Nuscher, of Coplay, was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester at Slippery Rock University. The dean’s list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester GPA of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits.

Slippery Rock University, founded in 1889, is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. The university is shaped by its normal school heritage and characterized by its commitment to intellectual development, leadership and civic responsibility. SRU provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that intentionally combines academic instruction with enhanced educational and learning opportunities that will help them succeed in their lives, professional careers and be engaged citizens. Today, SRU is a four-year, public, coeducational, comprehensive university offering a broad array of undergraduate and select graduate programs to more than 8,800 students. The university has earned full institutional accreditation through the Middle State Commission on Higher Learning and discipline specific accreditations.

Grove City College

Becca Reed, of Whitehall, a middle level math and history major at Grove City College, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Students eligible for the dean’s list have a GPA of 3.4 to 3.59; for the dean’s list with distinction, a GPA of 3.6 to 3.84; and for the dean’s list with high distinction, a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0. Becca is a 2018 graduate of Whitehall High School and is the daughter of the Rev. Charles and Amy Reed.

Grove City College (gcc.edu) is a highly ranked, national Christian liberal arts and sciences college that equips students to pursue their unique callings through an academically excellent and Christ-centered learning and living experience distinguished by a commitment to affordability and promotion of the Christian worldview, the foundations of a free society and the love of neighbor. Established in 1876, the college is a pioneer in independent private education and accepts no federal funds. It offers students degrees in more than 60 majors on a picturesque 180-acre campus north of Pittsburgh. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Grove City College is routinely ranked as one of the country’s top colleges by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and others based on academic quality and superior outcomes.

Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College celebrated the Class of 2019 at its 149th annual commencement ceremony May 11. The ceremony was held at the PPL Center in downtown Allentown.

Catasauqua: Tori Lawton, Allyssa Witt

Coplay: Kelly Fenstermaker, Krysta Klobosits, Stanley Rollerson, Brian Thatcher

Northampton: Kayla Bechtel, Laurie Weslosky, Christine Zweifel

Walnutport: Casey Heimbach, Tammy Lorah-Haydt

Whitehall: Alyssa Feher, Jenny Garcia, Joel Jackson, Katie Kennedy, Nicholas Kennedy, Lisa Lindenmuth, Susan Maderic, Katrina Nehmeh, Simone Yaghi, Eden Yandrisovitz

Located in Allentown, Cedar Crest College was selected as a “Top Regional College” and a “Best Value” in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings from 2012-19 and a “Best College for Veterans” in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. In addition, the college was recognized as a 2018-19 College of Distinction, and the School of Adult and Graduate Education was ranked a Top 25 school for nontraditional students by Best College Reviews in 2017. Cedar Crest was ranked by College Choice as the No. 12 best women’s college in 2016. Founded in 1867, Cedar Crest currently enrolls approximately 1,700 students - full time, part time and graduate - in more than 50 fields of study.

DeSales University

DeSales University held its spring commencement May 18. During the ceremony, the Rev. James Greenfield, OSFS 1984, Ed.D., university president, conferred degrees upon 463 graduating students, including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. An additional 156 students, who have either already received their degrees or who will be receiving them in the next several months, also were recognized.

Coplay: Lindsay D. Balitza, Master of Science in Nursing as a family/across life span nurse practitioner; Gabriel J. Lamm, Bachelor of Science in sport and exercise physiology, summa cum laude; Jude M. Luckenbill, Bachelor of Science in medical studies, summa cum laude; Dean Molitoris, Bachelor of Arts in management, summa cum laude; Loran A. Pritchard, Bachelor of Arts in international business and management; Roberto D. Recchia, Bachelor of Science in finance and economics, magna cum laude

Whitehall: Sayed Adil, Bachelor of Science in biology; Teo Alhaddad, Master of Business Administration in accounting; Briana M. Gensey, Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice; Christine M. Hartner, Doctor of Nursing Practice in executive leadership; Rana Hazim, Bachelor of Arts in human resource management and health care administration; Fieruz Y. Jabir, Bachelor of Science in medical studies, magna cum laude; Madison R. Magilton, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Reem Makdsi, Bachelor of Science in accounting and finance; Jessica M. Morris, Master of Education in prek-4 early childhood elementary education; George J. Nemeh, Master of Business Administration on a self-designed track; Anne L. Nierer, Bachelor of Arts in business administration, cum laude; Carmen L. Peralta Martinez, Bachelor of Arts in business administration and finance, magna cum laude; Emily R. Sottolano, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Christina I. Tabarani, Master of Education in secondary education; Tiffany N. Tran, Bachelor of Science in medical studies and Spanish, summa cum laude

DeSales University, Center Valley, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1965, the 480-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles south of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day and evening students and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 100 full-time faculty members and offers more than 35 bachelor’s degrees and nine graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines.

Lehigh University

During commencement ceremonies May 20, Lehigh University conferred 1,058 bachelor’s degrees, 339 master’s degrees and 47 doctoral degrees. Of the nearly 1,500 graduates, degree recipients came from 44 states and 61 countries and majored in 99 different disciplines.

Bath: Zachary Miller, Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering

Northampton: Travis Weghofer, Bachelor of Science in computer science;

Walnutport: Olivia Barz, Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies and earth/environmental science, highest honors

Whitehall: Madeleine Pasda, Bachelor of Arts in psychology and health, medicine and society; Jacob Buskirk, Bachelor of Science in business, economics and finance; Joshua Nierer, Bachelor of Science in earth and environmental science

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.

Elizabethtown College

Dana Morykan, of Northampton, a health and occupation major, was named to the dean’s list at Elizabethtown College for the spring 2019 semester. Students on the dean’s list are full-time undergraduate students who earn a semester grade-point average of 3.6 or better in 14 or more credit hours, of which at least 12 credits are letter-graded course work.

Elizabethtown College, located in historic Lancaster County, is a private, coed institution offering more than four dozen liberal arts, fine and performing arts, science and engineering, business, communications and education degrees.

Moravian College

Moravian College held commencement exercises May 11 on John Makuvek Field on the Main Street campus. The ceremony concluded the 277th academic year at Moravian. Moravian College President Bryon L. Grigsby, Class of 1990, conferred degrees to approximately 500 bachelor degree candidates.

Bath: Auria Enright, Bachelor of Science; Alyssa Golomb, Bachelor of Science; Madison Pursell, Bachelor of Science; Leauna Schaner, Bachelor of Science

Catasauqua: Joe Hall, Bachelor of Music; Sean Klobosits, Bachelor of Arts; Jacob Kober, Bachelor of Science; Soriana Salloum, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Paige Towich, Bachelor of Arts

Danielsville: Kristin Rader, Bachelor of Arts

Northampton: Taylor Briele, Bachelor of Science; Jennifer Cabrera, Bachelor of Arts; Hailey Carson, Bachelor of Arts; Gail Hudsco, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Holly Malitsch, Bachelor of Arts; Jared Miller, Bachelor of Science; Bethany Skrapits, Bachelor of Science; Chris Snyder, Bachelor of Science

Walnutport: Courtney Goodyear, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Sarrah Shiner, Bachelor of Arts; Brandon Werner, Bachelor of Science

Whitehall: Courtney Brodeur, Bachelor of Arts; Tyler Cyriax, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Amanda Endy, Bachelor of Arts; Kayla Koehler, Bachelor of Arts; Lyne Libale, Bachelor of Science; Chrissy Reinhard, Bachelor of Arts; Michael Tsamutalis, Bachelor of Arts; Madison Walker, Bachelor of Arts; Crystal Yacoub, Bachelor of Arts; Sabrina Younes, Bachelor of Science;

Moravian College is a private coeducational liberal arts college, located in Bethlehem, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. For more than 275 years, the Moravian College degree has been based on a liberal arts curriculum where literature, history, science, cultural values, global issues, ethics, artistic expression and the social sciences are infused with multidisciplinary perspectives. Visit Moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian College liberal arts curriculum prepares its students for lifelong success.

Alvernia University

Patricia McGarry, of Northampton, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in community leadership degree, and Danielle Demesyeux, of Coplay, has earned an Associate of Science Degree in applied health from Alvernia University. McGarry completed studies at the main campus, and Demesyeux completed studies at Reading Hospital.

Alvernia University is a comprehensive university that empowers students to become ethical leaders with moral courage while providing an intellectually challenging environment with real-world learning experiences. Located on a scenic 121-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, the distinctive Franciscan university of nearly 3,000 students.

Mansfield University

Savannah Packard and Trent Smith, both of Northampton, were among 269 Mansfield University students to be named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must attend the university full time and earn at least a 3.5 GPA.

Mansfield University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Susquehanna University

Hope Martin, of Coplay, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing as Susquehanna University closed its 161st academic year with commencement exercises May 15. Martin is a 2015 graduate of Whitehall High School. Susquehanna conferred degrees upon 471 students in the field house of the James W. Garrett Sports Complex.

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-eight percent of Susquehanna students are employed or in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.

Northampton Community College

A total of 794 graduates received associate degrees, specialized diplomas and certificates from Northampton Community College at the spring commencement ceremony May 23.

Bath: Taylor Frisoli, Associate in Applied Science in criminal justice; Richard Furs, Associate in Applied Science in construction management; Carson Gantz, Associate in Arts in general studies; Rachel Haklits, Associate in Applied Science in radiography; Daniel Heckman, Associate in Arts in business administration; Kyle McLaughlin, Associate in Arts in business administration; Britney Metz, Associate in Applied Science in early childhood education: infant to grade 4; Laura Metz, Associate in Applied Science in radiography; Samantha Vincent, Associate in Arts in business administration

Catasauqua: Patric Corrocher, Associate in Applied Science in electromechanical technology automated systems; Daniel Dailey, Associate in Applied Science in automotive technology; Jeremy Galtman, Associate in Arts in business administration; Nicholas Pushcarovich, specialized diploma in electronics technology; Joseph Waldron, Associate in Applied Science in electromechanical technology automated systems

Cherryville: Nicholas LaBadie, Associate in Science in engineering; Ruth Sharga, Associate in Applied Science in media production and a specialized diploma in multimedia

Coplay: Reynaldo Aquino Figueroa, Associate in Science in engineering; Nathaniel Davila, Associate in Arts in fine art; Zachary Hunsberger, Associate in Applied Science in media production

Danielsville: Tiffany Albert, Associate in Applied Science in nursing: RN; Hannah Butz, Associate in Arts in theatre; Terry Glass, specialized diploma in automotive technology; Jasmine Gonzalez, Associate in Applied Science in criminal justice; Jamie Horvath, Associate in Applied Science in applied psychology; Christine Illes, Associate in Applied Science in funeral services education; Cheyenne Mills, Associate in Arts in general studies; Valedy Ross, Associate in Applied Science in criminal justice; Oshawna White, specialized diploma in automotive technology

Northampton: Gabriella Asencio, Associate in Arts in liberal arts and psychology; Joanna Basile, Associate in Arts in general studies; Sophie Bischof, Associate in Science in biological science; Ralph Cestare, specialized diploma in culinary arts; Gregory Corey, Associate in Applied Science in computer aided design; Jesika DeDonato, Associate in Science in chemistry, Associate in Science in environmental science; Parker Dorsey, Associate in Applied Science in computer information technology: application development; Brett Dreher, Associate in Arts in general studies; Sarah Frailey, Associate in Applied Science in early childhood education: infant to grade 4; Chelsea Gable, Associate in Applied Science in health care office coordinator; Matthew Greggo, Associate in Applied Science in business management; Hanna Hartman, Associate in Applied Science in nursing: RN; Scott Heisler, Associate in Applied Science in computer information technology: administration; David Hicks, Associate in Arts in business administration; Mackenzie Hoenig, Associate in Applied Science in communication design-new media; Bradley Holub, Associate in Applied Science in culinary arts; Abigail James, Associate in Arts in general studies; Patrick Madden, specialized diploma in HVAC-R technology; Jana Oliver, Associate in Applied Science in nursing: RN, specialized diploma in publishing for writers; Joshua Rumble, Associate in Applied Science in criminal justice; Tiffany Sherman, specialized diploma in library assistant; Tatiana Snyder, Associate in Applied Science in communication design-new media; Matthew Snyder, Associate in Applied Science in automotive technology; Brittany Soldridge, Associate in Science in biological science; John Zangari, Associate in Applied Science in criminal justice

Walnutport: Brianna Bankos, Associate in Applied Science in radiography; Marissa Dunbar, Associate in Applied Science in communication design-print/web; Michaela Ebert, Associate in Applied Science in communication design-new media; Wesley Hoyle, specialized diploma in website design; Michael LeBus, Associate in Applied Science in nursing: RN; Luke Lieberman, Associate in Applied Science in electromechanical technology automated systems; Caylin Munn, Associate in Applied Science in interior design; Amanda Schultz, Associate in Applied Science in architecture; Thomas Sparling, Associate in Arts in business administration; Alexa Zellner, Associate in Applied Science in health care office coordinator

Whitehall: Rafal Albazi, Associate in Applied Science in dental hygiene; Sonya Baboolal, Associate in Arts in general studies; Thomas Barndt, Associate in Applied Science in radiography; Zena Burro, Associate in Applied Science in dental hygiene; Jennifer Kassis, Associate in Applied Science in media production; Jonathon Laub, Associate in Arts in general studies; Isaac Martinez, Associate in Arts in social work; Danielle Moser, Associate in Applied Science in dental hygiene; Ian Moyer, specialized diploma in culinary arts; Margaret Oswald, Associate in Arts in general studies; Kassandra Pineiro, Associate in Arts in social work

With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, NCC has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award-winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents and leaders of business and industry. Today, NCC has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, Easton and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information or to apply, visit northampton.edu.

Bucknell University

Northampton residents Ben Twigg, Class of 2019; Carly Masonheimer, Class of 2021; and Drew Filchner, Class of 2022, were named to the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2018-19 academic year at Bucknell University. A student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.

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.

University of New Haven

Hunter Panier, of Coplay, was named to the dean’s list at the University of New Haven for the spring 2019 semester. He is working toward a Bachelor of Science in genetics and biotechnology in the College of Arts and Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in forensic science in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university situated on the coast of southern New England. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of more than 7,000 students, with campuses around the country and around the world. Within its colleges and schools, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary and project-based learning.