Moravian College

Graduates are announced

Moravian College has announced the list of graduates from the conclusion of its 278th academic year of 2019-20.

Commencement exercises were to be held May 9 on the Main Street campus, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony has been rescheduled for Oct. 24. Moravian College President Bryon L. Grigsby, Class of 1990, will confer degrees to more than 500 bachelor’s degree candidates, 84 graduate degree candidates and eight doctoral degree candidates. The Moravian Seminary also saw 27 graduates complete their studies during this academic year.

Bath: Brooke Granitz, William Stackhouse

Catasauqua: Leila Youssef, Crystal Yautz, Olivia Schlofer, Autumn Schray

Coplay: Tyler Maxsim, Kiersten Schmall

Danielsville: Carmine Palummo, Katelyn Ruth

Northampton: Ian Csencsits, Sara Cipriotti, Chadd Brideson, Autumn Paul, Ian Luberti, Brooke Paul, Makenna Tretter, Yamil Yunez II, Chris Miceli, Kaitlyn Nemes, Trevor Wentz, Janiya Punzalan, Cynthia Gadsby, Jamie Radcliffe

Whitehall: Stephen Gober, Shianne Reimer, Grace Sullivan, Janelle Demko, Alyssa Bostany, Emily Snyder, Kelsey Reimer, Maddie Cesanek, Christina Santo, Devon Fogel, Youssef Khayata, Wendi Thomas

Walnutport: Taylor Heffner

Moravian College is the nation’s sixth-oldest college, located in Bethlehem, and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs. For more than 275 years, the Moravian College degree has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers and transformative leadership in a world of change. Moravian College is a member of New American Colleges and Universities, a national consortium of selective, small to midsize independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian College focus on education for all prepares its students for lifelong success.

Cedar Crest College

Degrees are earned

Cedar Crest College celebrated the Class of 2020 virtually this year by providing students with a message from President Elizabeth Meade, posting online pictures and creating a website dedicated to the graduates. The website can be found by visiting cedarcrest.edu/may9/index.shtm. Hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students graduated.

Catasauqua: Stefanie Escalet

Coplay: Nyla Boulware, Kaitlyn Malloch, Avery Wanamaker

Northampton: Thea Prostko, Megan Tiwold, Ashley Weber

Walnutport: Makenzie Kistler, Alexandra Kuchinos

Whitehall: Christinea Davis, Victoria Levan, Daniel Matengo, Ashley Ross

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 to 2019 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.

Moravian College

Students earn dean’s honor list

Moravian College has announced the names of the students named to the dean’s honor list for the spring 2020 semester. Students who carry three or more course units during the fall or spring term and attain a grade-point average for the term of 3.5’ or higher are placed on the dean’s honor list.

Bath: Nathan Bendekovits, Alex Cabanela, Gabrielle Demchak, Harry Faber, Brooke Granitz, Elizabeth Horn, Jacob Kanyuk, Olivia Lucas, Kristin Nasatka, Haris Naveed, Laura Roberts, Claire Smith, Will Stackhouse, John Stires

Catasauqua: Brandon Adams, Rodney Berger, Trinity Kern, Allyson Kovach, Olivia Schlofer, Autumn Schray, Crystal Yautz, Leila Youssef

Coplay: Alix Buskirk, Tyler Maxsim, Lara Ormiston, Kiersten Schmall

Danielsville: Aubrey Bealer, Ethan Deater, Katelyn Ruth, Miranda Shattah

Northampton: Janniry Belen, Chadd Brideson, Jesika DeDonato, Ashley Gallagher, Tyler Geroulo, Julian Hartshorne, Jonathan Hixson-Cooper, Andrew Hozza, Elizabeth Jones, Nikolas Kovacs, Ian Luberti, Chris Miceli, Kaitlyn Nemes, Rylee O’Donnell, Autumn Paul, Janiya Punzalan, Naomi Rieth, Trevor Wentz

Whitehall: Morgan Anderson, Brianna Avila, Alyssa Bostany, Jackson Buskirk, Maddie Cesanek, Janelle Demko, Julie Dinh, Gabriella Fares, Gabby Ghasb, Michael Ghasb, Lauryn Guerra, Grace Helfrich, Celina Jarrah, Laura Keiderling, Grace Kemmerer, Hunter Kern, Lauren Kubic, Richard Melosky, Jessica Mickno, Eiman Nazif, Elaine Ramirez-Jimenez, Seth Rappaport, Samuel Rappaport, Shianne Reimer, Kelsey Reimer, Shania Schlosser, Emily Snyder, Brandon Sokalsky, Grace Sullivan, Emily Wells, Madeline Wickel, Kiana Wong, Evan Yandrisovitz, Chanel Younes, Joshua Youwakim

Walnutport: Lauren Dorney, Morgan Fehnel, Taylor Heffner

Moravian College is the nation’s sixth-oldest college, located in Bethlehem, and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs. For more than 275 years, the Moravian College degree has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers and transformative leadership in a world of change. Moravian College is a member of the New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to midsize independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies and civic engagement.

Muhlenberg College

Sommer inducted into honor society

Muhlenberg College has inducted Elijah Sommer, of Whitehall, into the 2020 Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. The college’s newest members of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious honor society for undergraduates in the liberal arts and sciences, were celebrated during a virtual event June 15.

Established in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Phi Beta Kappa is a distinguished fellowship of scholars devoted to liberal education and intellectual pursuits. Muhlenberg College was granted a charter from the national organization in 1967. Strict eligibility guidelines, including completion of specific course requirements and placement in the Top 15 percent of the graduating class, mean inductees are among the highest-achieving students at Muhlenberg.

NCC

Students graduate

On June 18, a total of 691 graduates earned associate degrees, specialized diplomas and certificates from Northampton Community College at the first virtual spring commencement ceremony.

Bath: Tyrus Bahrman, Associate in Applied Science in electromechanical technology; Rebecca Caywood, Associate in Arts in psychology; Kyle Collina, Associate in Applied Science in business management; Tarah Fischer, Associate in Science in computer science; Patrick Garo, certificate in HVACR; Marisela Kempf, Associate in Arts in business administration; Emma Nikles, Associate in Applied Science in early childhood education; Jonah Padula, Associate in Arts in theater; Andrew Ratzman, Associate in Applied Science in construction management; Vito Russo, Associate in Arts in general studies; Jennifer Stumer, Associate in Arts in business administration; Payton Sussick, Associate in Arts in business administration; Ethan Valkovec, Associate in Applied Science in electrical technology; Joshua Wetherhold, Associate in Science in biological science

Catasauqua: Melissa Barbosa, Associate in Arts in communication studies; Lauren Lightfoot, Associate in Applied Science in business management; Destiny Ortiz, specialized diploma in emergency medical technology; William Smith, Associate in Applied Science in media production

Coplay: Chad Sodl, Associate in Arts in sport management

Danielsville: Robert Klaus, Associate in Applied Science in business management; Gunner Liero, Associate in Applied Science in media production; Tracy Markulics, Associate in Arts in general studies; Ashley Reuben, Associate in Science in biological science

Northampton: Liliana Altomare, Associate in Arts in psychology; Gabrielle Barna, Associate in Arts in general studies; Jennah Best, Associate in Arts in business administration; Caitlin Clark, Associate in Arts in liberal arts with a psychology concentration; Giovanna Colarusso, specialized diploma in health care billing and coding; Deanna Dieterly, Associate in Applied Science in interior design; Megan Holihan, Associate in Applied Science in accounting; Zachary Kostantewicz, Associate in Arts in business administration; Ally Kuhns (Silva), Associate in Arts in general studies; Bradley Lamberty, Associate in Arts in secondary education; Jaclyn Lugo, Associate in Arts in general studies; Hope Scott, Associate in Science in math; Amber Shuman, Associate in Arts in liberal arts with a political science concentration; Robert Smith, Associate in Applied Science in applied psychology; Giovanina Torelli, Associate in Applied Science in construction management; Mikayla Villalongo, Associate in Arts in psychology

Walnutport: Amy Bauer, Associate in Arts in general studies; Lee Dech, Associate in Applied Science in criminal justice; Karissa Fritz, Associate in Applied Science in paralegal; Anthony Fronti, Associate in Arts in business administration; Brianna Hein, Associate in Arts in psychology; Rebecca Nothstein, Associate in Arts in individualized transfer; Erin Opacic, Associate in Applied Science in registered nursing; Laura Rex, Associate in Science in biological science; Jason Santos, Associate in Arts in liberal arts with a political science concentration; Amanda Schultz, Associate in Applied Science in interior design; Rose Torres, Associate in Applied Science in accounting; Andrew Zamadics, Associate in Applied Science in welding

Whitehall: Ali Almaiali, Associate in Applied Science in radiography; Alexander Barchini, Associate in Science in biological science; Yaa_Seen Davis, Associate in Applied Science in HVACR; Rasha Hadeed, Associate in Applied Science in architecture; Chamairy Minaya Garcia, Associate in Applied Science in public health; Jose Morales, Associate in Applied Science in architecture; Amr Shehata, Associate in Applied Science in computer information technology

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, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, Easton, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states.

Clemson University

Thomas named to dean’s list

Daniel M. Thomas, of Walnutport, has been named to the dean’s list at Clemson University, South Carolina. Thomas, whose major is environmental engineering, made the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.