Penn State

Hein graduates

Ariana Rae (Leiner) Hein, of Coplay and a 2009 graduate of Whitehall High School, graduated from the Pennsylvania State University World Campus in 2021. She majored in psychology, earning a Bachelor of Science.

She works for a textbook, publications and information services company, HMP Global Communications of Malvern.

Albright College

Kern earns degree

Krystal Kern, of Northampton, earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration degree, cum laude, from Albright College’s School of Professional Studies for the spring 2021 semester. Albright graduates, from the Classes of 2020 and 2021, celebrated the 161st commencement ceremony together at Santander Arena May 30. Ceremony speakers include Albright President Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, Class of 1982; Dorothy Watson Tatem, D. Min., ACC; and graduates Autumn Blalock, Class of 2020; and Haylee Kirk, Class of 2021. The event was be livestreamed on Albright’s commencement website.

Albright’s accelerated bachelor’s degree and certificate students include working professionals, adult learners, active-duty service members and veterans.

Founded in 1856, Albright College is a diverse community of learners cultivating integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright offers nine different accelerated bachelor degrees and a number of certificates. The college enrolls more than 1,800 full-time undergraduates and 700 adult learners and graduate students.

York College of Pennsylvania

Dean’s list is announced

More than 1,500 York College of Pennsylvania students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester.

Northampton: Anthony Christiano, a junior secondary education/general science major

Whitehall: Bryan Diaz, a sophomore business administration major; Thomas Herbine, a senior electrical engineering major

Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the college is known for its focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving more than 4,000 undergraduate and 300-plus graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 20-plus graduate and professional programs. Deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional nursing, business, engineering and education programs, York is ranked among the nation’s Top 50 Best Value Schools by U.S. News. The college’s robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in the region and is home to 23 NCAA III Division sports teams and 30-plus intramural sports. A Princeton Review Best Northeastern College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.