College Corner
Widener University
Widener University announced the students named to the fall 2019 dean’s list.
Catasauqua: Mitchell Phillips, biology
Coplay: Zachary Billie, civil engineering; Abigail Gillespie, nursing
Northampton: Megan Walter, nursing
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 comprises seven schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences, professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.
Muhlenberg College
Congratulations to the following local students named to the dean’s list at Muhlenberg College for the fall 2019 semester. Students with a term grade-point average of 3.5 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement.
Bath: Molly Laury, Caitlyn Stonaker
Catasauqua: Conor Dougherty, Krystal Hall, Linda Krim, Andrew Verenna, Krystal Hall
Cherryville: Capri DiSaverio
Coplay: Graham Burrell, Hannah Parrish, Keila Rodriguez
Northampton: Maria Alvarez, Austin Fleury, Kimberly Kincaid
Walnutport: Katelyn Graver
Whitehall: Rasha Abdouche, Sabrina Barhoum, Yvette Durecut, Julia Evangelista, Mira-Belle Haddad, Stephanie Haik, Rhiannon Harwi, Kathryn Kryzan, Gavin Meyers, Emely Minaya, Marwan Rajha, Alec Sodl, Elijah Sommer, George Yacoub
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college located in Allentown. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences as well as selected pre-professional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
University of Scranton
Local residents were among more than 1,600 students named to the University of Scranton’s dean’s list for the 2019 fall 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 the dean’s list.
Bath: Heather M. Alich, sophomore exercise science major in the Panuska College of Professional Studies
Whitehall: Kyle Sayre, sophomore chemistry major in the College of Arts and Sciences; Gabriela M. Campusano, senior neuroscience major in the College of Arts and Sciences; Theresa Anne Koch, senior neuroscience major in the College of Arts and Sciences; Jacob M. Lisicky, sophomore accounting major in the Kania School of Management
The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
NCC
Over 2,100 high-achieving students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Northampton Community College. The honor is reserved for students who have completed a minimum of six credits and achieved at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the fall 2019 semester.
Catasauqua: Xavier Sanchez, Lauren Lightfoot, Danielle Burker, Somaira Ramirez, Brandi Delgado, Sammy Flores-Villa, Tina-Marie Soto, Mia Talmadge, Stephen Shook, Nancy Chapman, Melissa Fuhrman, Corey Raysely
Coplay: Melissa Lukas, Chad Sodl, Trevor Gecik
Whitehall: Sofy Chahowd, Jose Morales, Alexander Barchini, Kevin Dang, Kelly Sulca Hernandez, Vincent Misuraca, Casey Zelena, Hailee Riker, Ridwaan Davis, Kylie Hayes, Sharonda Bing, Jessica Millen, Mary Brand, Michaelina Ruvolis, Furat Mousa, Alexandria Curry, Chamairy Minaya Garcia, Ali Almaiali
With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College 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.
NCC
More than 630 graduates received associate degrees, specialized diplomas and certificates from Northampton Community College at the winter commencement ceremony Jan. 25.
Catasauqua: Jade Biviano, specialized diploma in medical assistant; Melody Cruz, Associate of Arts in communication studies; Sanja Dragojlo, specialized diploma in early childhood education; Verhonda Johnson, specialized diploma in early childhood education; Kaylee Schmoyer, Associate of Applied Science in hotel management
Coplay: Lisa Fisher, specialized diploma in massage therapy
Bath: Briana Chapman, Associate of Applied Science in veterinary technician; Karissa Frey-Woroniak, Associate of Arts in general studies; Jeffrey Keenhold, Associate of Arts in liberal arts with a psychology concentration; Lawrence Koch, Associate of Applied Science in registered nurse; Carly Kocher; Associate of Arts in liberal arts with a psychology concentration; Timothy Kunkel, Associate of Applied Science in business management; Kristin Nasatka, Associate of Applied Science in early childhood education; Alessandra Russo, Associate of Arts in business administration; Susan Soffera, Associate of Arts in general studies; Jonathan Stevens, Associate of Arts in communication studies; Eric Whitcomb, Associate of Arts in business administration
Danielsville: Kimberly Geueke, Associate of Arts in communication studies; Jacob Horn, Associate of Applied Science in computer information technology
Northampton: Jacqueline Anthony, Associate of Applied Science in registered nurse; Caryn Becker, Associate of Applied Science in registered nurse; Ginger Beenders, Associate of Applied Science in diagnostic medical sonography; Julia Brearman, Associate of Applied Science in early childhood education; Logan Buskaritz, Associate of Applied Science in business management; Giovanna Colarusso, Associate of Applied Science in health care office coordinator; Jeffrey Deegan, Associate of Applied Science in computer information technology; Deanna Dieterly, specialized diploma in interior design; Claudia Dorsey, Associate of Arts in business administration; Alexis Frey, specialized diploma in medical assistant; Carlissa Gross, Associate of Applied Science in veterinary technician; Deborah Hansler, specialized diploma in medical assistant; Jennifer Hoffert, Associate of Applied Science in registered nurse; Matthew Hutchins, Associate of Applied Science in criminal justice; Samuel Kenoyer, Associate of Arts in liberal arts with an English concentration; Logan Kreger, Associate of Arts in general studies; Luke LaMontia, Associate of Applied Science in culinary arts; Moriah Rieth, specialized diploma in culinary arts; Kristin Schnaufer, Associate of Applied Science in diagnostic medical sonography; Peter Skolnik, Associate of Arts in business administration; Rebecca Yeager, Associate of Arts in secondary education; Robin Zwolenik, specialized diploma in health care billing and coding
Walnutport: Michaela Ebert, Associate of Applied Science in communication design; Jennifer Jones, Associate of Applied Science in registered nurse; Samantha Kirka, Associate of Applied Science in veterinary technician; Emili Lippincott, Associate of Arts in liberal arts with a psychology concentration; Katelynn Vandergrift, Associate of Applied Science in health care office coordinator; Robert Wisniewski, Associate of Arts in liberal arts with a political science concentration
Whitehall: Devin Deiter, Associate of Applied Science in electronics technology; Joe Delgadillo, Associate of Applied Science in culinary arts; JaQuan Harrell, Associate of Applied Science in criminal justice; Furat Mousa, Associate of Arts in liberal arts with a history concentration; Pakama Nogqala-Haynes, certificate in licensed practical nurse; Mohammed Saleh, Associate of Applied Science in computer information technology; Amber Williamson, Associate of Arts in general studies; Jessica Witkowski, specialized diploma in early childhood education
Shenandoah University
Megan Fink, a nursing major from Coplay, is one of 893 students who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher and was named to the dean’s list at Shenandoah University in the fall 2019 semester.
Shenandoah University was established in 1875 and is headquartered in Winchester, Va., with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Shenandoah is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. With nearly 4,000 students in more than 200-plus areas of study in seven different schools, Shenandoah promotes a close-knit community rich in creative energy and intellectual challenge. Shenandoah students collaborate with accomplished professors who provide focused, individual attention, all the while leading several programs to be highly nationally ranked. Through innovative partnerships and programs at both the local and global level, there are exceptional opportunities for students to learn in and out of the classroom.
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University congratulates the following students who qualified for the fall 2019 dean’s list and for their outstanding academic achievements.
Bath: Noah Dutzer
Danielsville: Nicole Spohn
Whitehall: 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, U.S. 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., offering a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The university’s nationally recognized School of Law is prominently located in downtown Newark.
University of Pittsburgh
Dina M. Hajah, a freshman business management student from Whitehall, is one of 342 students named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Dean’s list status is awarded to students who have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher.