UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES

Dean’s list is announced

The following students have been named to the spring 2020 dean’s list at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the spring of 2020.

Whitehall: Kyleigh Hricak, psychology; Queena Lin, physician assistant studies; Emily Brand, doctor of pharmacy

Northampton: Jaden Daubert, doctor of pharmacy

University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the health care and science fields for 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to offer more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences and health care business and policy fields.

CABRINI UNIVERSITY

Students named to dean’s list

Local students earned academic honors from Cabrini University for the spring 2020 semester. They include Casey Scheuren, of Whitehall, and Emely Taveras, of Whitehall. Dean’s list recipients have achieved a GPA of 3.5-3.89 for coursework completed at Cabrini University with a minimum of 12 credits.

Founded in 1957 by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cabrini University is a Catholic institution that empowers students to become advocates of social change through an education of the heart, focusing on academic excellence, community engagement and leadership development. Cabrini enrolls approximately 1,700 undergraduates in more than 40 majors, preprofessional programs, concentrations and minors on its serene 112-acre campus located 30 minutes from Philadelphia. The university also enrolls 700 students in graduate, doctoral and professional studies programs at its main campus in Radnor and at five off-campus locations.

ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY

Dean’s list is announced

The following college students were among the more than 850 students who were named to Alvernia University’s dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester. Despite the disruption of the semester by the COVID-19 pandemic and the university’s quick transition to an online learning format, more than 150 more students earned the distinction from the fall semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.

Bath: Madalyn Yorke, occupational therapy

Coplay: Logan McGinley, psychology

Danielsville: Morgan Mondschein, nursing

Northampton: Tiffany Alexander, marketing; Ryan Galusha, health care science

Whitehall: Andrea Potylycki, math

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. Operating on a scenic 191-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pennsylvania, the distinctive Franciscan university of nearly 3,000 students is conveniently located near Philadelphia (60 miles) and within an easy drive of New York, Baltimore and Washington, DC.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND

Lukowski named to dean’s list

Kelly Lukowski, of Bath and a member of the Class of 2021, has been named to the spring 2020 dean’s list at Loyola University Maryland. In order to qualify for the dean’s list at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum quality-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

Established in 1852, Loyola University Maryland is a Catholic, Jesuit comprehensive university comprising Loyola College, home to the university’s arts and sciences programs, Sellinger School of Business and Management and the school of education. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students from across the country.

RIT

Students earn degrees

Rochester Institute of Technology conferred some 4,000 degrees at all of its campuses in the 2019-20 academic year. A virtual celebration was held May 8 at rit.edu/classof2020. The following local residents received degrees.

Coplay: Ariana Hawk, Bachelor of Fine Arts in photographic and imaging arts; Jacob Anchorstar, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in mechanical engineering

Whitehall: Emily Lazarus, Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the United States. The university is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability and fine and applied arts. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Global partnerships include campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.

CEDAR CREST COLLEGE

Students graduate

Cedar Crest College celebrated its 150th commencement ceremony as an abbreviated outdoor ceremony held on the steps of Blaney Hall on the Cedar Crest College campus Aug. 15. Graduates were separated into several time slots and were presented with their diplomas one at a time to keep with social distancing guidelines. President Elizabeth M. Meade, Ph.D., and Provost Robert Wilson, Ph.D., each gave brief remarks before conferring the degrees. College prizes and awards were announced, and students graduating with honors wore corresponding cords, traditionally presented during the ceremony. Each graduate was permitted only a small number of family or friends to watch in order to maintain health and safety guidelines.

Catasauqua: Willard Reinhard, Master of Business Administration

Coplay: Nyla Boulware, Bachelor of Arts in social work and public health; Kaitlyn Malloch, Bachelor of Science in early childhood education; Avery Wanamaker, Bachelor of Arts in psychology

Northampton: Thea Prostko, Master of Education; Megan Tiwold, Master of Education; Ashley Weber, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in nursing;

Walnutport: Makenzie Kistler, Bachelor of Science in early childhood education; Alexandra Kuchinos, Bachelor of Science in forensic science; Amy Matla, Master of Science in Nursing;

Whitehall: James Baynard, Master of Business Administration; Tamicka Grooms, Master of Business Administration; Victoria Levan, Bachelor of Science in nutrition; Daniel Matengo, Bachelor of Science in public health; Haajra Mirza, Bachelor of Arts in political science

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 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.

NCC

Dean’s list is announced

More than 2,150 high-achieving students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2020 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. The following students persevered through a challenging semester to earn their place on the list.

Bath: Nickole Atkins, general studies; Evan Betzenberger, business administration; Dylan Boehm, computer information technology; Charlotte Cherry, general studies; Jarisa Cruz, general studies; Joshua Davis, liberal arts sociology; Brandon Fedio, general studies; Sarah Ferrara, general studies; Natalie Filchner, communication design; John Fox, journalism; Patrick Garo, HVAC/R; Rachel Goll, radiography; Linda Gouse, paralegal; Keith Hartman, business administration; Jonathan Helm, computer science; Katie Hess, veterinary technician; Trinity Horvath, high school dual enrollment; Christopher Lipovsky, general studies; Genna Mack, general studies; Tranajah Mercer, general studies; Jason Merker, guest; Brooke Mishko, early childhood education; William Molesky, computer information technology; Barbara Morales, general studies; Mayraj Omer, computer information technology; Jonah Padula, theatre student; Julia Ramos, early childhood education; Andrew Ratzman, construction management; Sarah Reszek, environmental science; Alex Roginsky, biological science; Jonathan Romano, biological science; Maranda Roskilly, interior design; Vito Russo, general studies; Dana Stettler, health care; George Stilgenbauer, construction management; Jennifer Stumer, business administration; Joseph Stumer, business administration; Payton Sussick, business administration; Kristen Unangst, psychology; Timothy Vrabel, computer information technology; Lisa Weaver, accounting; Cory Weisenberger, engineering; Carly Werner, paralegal; Emily Williams, high school dual enrollment

Catasauqua: Olivia Boulton, general studies; Danielle Burker, fine art student; Nancy Chapman, health care; Kelsey Kaintz, general studies; Jasmin Nelson, general studies; Kira Paukovits, general studies; Hugo Segreaves-Zepeda, psychology; Jasmine Seritsky, general studies; William Smith, media production

Cherryville: Analiese Datis-Cordero, media production; Eman Kassis, biological science; Elisa Rivera, social work; Naomi Rivera, nursing; Katie Scott, business administration

Coplay: Zachary Hunsberger, communication design; Chad Sodl, sport management;

Danielsville: Taylor Brudnak, applied psychology; Megan Cawley, general studies; Mayzi Edelheiser, general studies; Kate Gogel, general studies; Elizabeth Kornhausl, psychology; Gunner Liero, radio and television; Cassidy Pitts, fine art; Ashley Reuben, general studies; Aaron Smith, general studies; Trevor Sturdik, web development; Sean Swanson, liberal arts; Matthew Weber, engineering

Northampton: Samuel Achonu, accounting; Liliana Altomare, applied psychology; Elizabeth Azar, communication studies; Jennel Barthley, general studies; Michael Bauer, liberal arts; Dallas Bearse, emergency services administration; Samantha Becker, psychology; Jennah Best, business administration; Caroline Bischof, secondary education; Tamara Black, general studies; Madison Bleiler, general studies; Candida Buatsi-Mottey, guest; Jennifer Cabrera, general studies; Kara Campbell, early childhood education; Collin Christein, high school dual enrollment; Jennifer Christine, health care; Grace Clayton, general studies; Katie Collis, biological science; Brandon Costanzo, theatre; Claudia Cuchran, media production; Suhail D’Acquisto, early childhood education; Mariah Eckhart, general studies; Brookelyn Farrell, psychology; Jadyn Fehnel, biological science; Aubrey Gallagher, dental hygiene; Maddison Georges, high school dual enrollment; Alyssa Gerstenberg, psychology; Chelsea Greber, marketing; Lauren Groller, special education paraeducator; Ryan Gunia, criminal justice; Alanna Haldaman, high school dual enrollment; Magnus Hanson, biological science; Malorrie Hartman, business administration; Syeda Hussain, business administration; Robert Kilpatrick, computer information technology; Brenda Koehler, general studies; Zachary Kostantewicz, business administration; Brandi Kucsan, general studies; Skyla Kunkle, hospitality management; Bradley Lamberty, secondary education; Kristie Lanari, business management; Jacob Lewis, media production; Mia Lidestri, psychology; Macy Lyons, general studies; Piper Malehorn, general studies; Kara Mathesz, health care; Corinna Messinger, health care; Haley Messinger, social work; Kyle Miceli, business administration; Antoinette Moore, criminal justice; Alexis Nemeth, high school dual enrollment; Hannah Paukovits, general studies; Kaitlyn Perl, general studies; Stephanie Quinn, nursing; Olivia Rigo, high school dual enrollment; Kristal Roman Sanchez, general studies; Cierra Romano, general studies; Lauren Rota, early childhood education; Alyssa Saggio, guest; Caleigh Savage, early childhood education; Adam Schisler, general studies; Sydney Schmall, general studies; Zakary Schwartz, business administration; Hope Scott, math; Wendy Setzer, general studies; Madison Shehab, early childhood education; Lila Shokr, communication design; Jaclyn Sivak, general studies; Robert Smith, applied psychology; Shawna Smith, applied psychology; Victoria Sousa, middle-level education; Cassandra Sutton, early childhood education; Giovanina Torelli, construction management; Jacob Treichler, criminal justice; Monica Vera, general studies; Arianna Viera, special education paraeducator; Mikayla Villalongo, psychology; Ashley Walling, communication studies; Madison Watson, general studies; Jennifer Weiss, health care; Courtney Wise, paralegal; Chloe Zweifel, media production

North Catasauqua: Jada Yanek, general studies

Walnutport: Bobbi Beidleman, nursing; Dahlia Bittenbender, general studies; Amanda Cassium, health care; Benjamin Crawford, applied psychology; Misty Csanadi, general studies; Deanna Davis, applied psychology; Lee Dech, criminal justice; Kaitlyn Doutt, computer information technology; Amy Ebert, accounting; Jennifer Everetts, general studies; Conner Frey, biological science; Karissa Fritz, paralegal; Anthony Fronti, business administration; Megan Giangiulio, general studies; Alexis Hahn, general studies; Kayla Heckman, business management; Victoria Henderson, communication design; Paisley Hoffman, nursing; Jared Hunsberger, secondary education; Payce Korpics, high school dual enrollment; Chad Kramer, automotive technology; Dominic La Cava, biological science; Rebecca Nothstein, general studies; Laura Rex, biological science; Keith Romano, engineering; Amanda Schultz, interior design; Sarah Shook, global studies; Rose Thompson, business administration; Ashley Torres, veterinary technician; Eric Verbin, applied psychology

Whitehall: Ali Almaiali, radiography; Rasha Aly, nursing; Jaier Avecillas, general studies; Alexander Barchini, biological science; Lea Bruen, general studies; Kevin Dang, business administration; Yaa Seen Davis, HVAC/R; Rasha Hadeed, architecture; Nicole Kreidler, general studies; Alleigh Kyra, liberal arts political science; Fadi Mallouhi, engineering; Jose Morales, architecture; John Sabbagh, early childhood education; Amr Shehata, computer information technology; Jaylyn Sierra, liberal arts psychology; Maireny Soto, general studies; Kelly Sulca Hernandez, communication design; Weyllin Taveras, engineering; Casey Zelena, construction management