Hofstra University

Apple earns dean’s list

Lexi Apple, of Northampton, excelled during the fall 2021 semester at Hofstra University, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s list.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y., that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options and 175 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Kennedy named to dean’s list

Jack Kennedy, of Northampton, was awarded dean’s list honors for academic achievement during the fall 2021 semester at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College. Dean’s list honors are awarded to full-time students at St. Mary’s College who earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or better on 12 or more graded credits.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 2024-25. St. Mary’s College is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,600 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland.

Wilkes University

Dean’s list is announced

Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 GPA and carry at least 12 credits.

Bath: Katherine Ecker, Domenica Lerch

Danielsville: Camryn Devitt

Northampton: Jared Angerman, Katlin Beenders, Jennah Best, Cassandra Everett, Carissa Kern, Jaycee Young

Walnutport: Zachary Gula

Whitehall: Sarah Sejour, Emily Yenser

Wilkes University is a private, independent, nonsectarian institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. Founded in 1933, Wilkes is on a mission to create one of the nation’s finest doctoral universities, offering all of the programs, activities and opportunities of a large university in the intimate, caring and mentoring environment of a small college, open to all who show promise. The Brookings Institution ranked Wilkes 14th in the nation for middle-class mobility. In addition to 45 majors, Wilkes offers 24 master’s degree programs and five doctoral/terminal degree programs, including the doctor of philosophy in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education, doctor of pharmacy and master of fine arts in creative writing.

Susquehanna University

Students named to dean’s list

Susquehanna congratulates its students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a GPA of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester.

Bath: Larisa Calvo, majoring in marketing and Spanish studies, is a member of the Class of 2022.

Catasauqua: Bradshaw Henning, majoring in physics, is a member of the Class of 2023.

Coplay: Kiara Bryant, majoring in strategic communications-advertising and marketing and creative writing, is a member of the Class of 2022.

Northampton: Zachary Hurlock, majoring in graphic design, is a member of the Class of 2023; Kaylee Kauffman, majoring in legal studies and psychology, is a member of the Class of 2023; Morgan Thomas, majoring in ecology and earth and environmental sciences, is a member of the Class of 2024.

Walnutport: Victoria Gardineer, majoring in biology, is a member of the Class of 2022.

Whitehall: Megan Herbine, majoring in mathematics and economics, is a member of the Class of 2022.

Susquehanna, a liberal arts university offering more than 100 majors and minors in business, humanities, arts and sciences, focuses on intellectual development, global competence and career success. 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-six percent of Susquehanna graduates are employed or in graduate or professional school within months.

Susquehanna University

Mbarack earns degree

Halima Mbarack, of Whitehall, earned a Bachelor of Science in biology in December 2021.

Susquehanna, a liberal arts university offering more than 100 majors and minors in business, humanities, arts and sciences, focuses on intellectual development, global competence and career success. 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-six percent of Susquehanna gradu rates are employed or in graduate or professional school within months.

LCCC

Students named to dean’s list

Lehigh Carbon Community College has announced the students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester. Students with an academic GPA of at least 3.5 achieve dean’s list status.

Catasauqua: Emily Abbott, Tricia Armbuster, Toni Canady, Cree Cortez, Jacqueline Crossley, Nyahmae Florence, Madison Hicks, Jana Kerstetter, Jozlyn Laudenslager, Daniel Popovic, Marko Popovic, Emily Rivera, Carrera Sarmento, Alden Sayre, Mason Schlofer

Coplay: Gregory Alcantara, Sara Allan, McKenna Aoun, McKenzie Brago, Elias Breininger, Brian Bushell, Logan Comstock, Kindra Defrancisco, Gabriel Dirnbeck, Mitchell Fehn, Lauren Galati, Connor Hill, Lindsey Hujsa, Toni Jones, Sean Mohr, Cosimo Morelli, Hannah Moyer, Karlita Munoz, Nicole Muth, Amanda Rauch-Addvensky, Garrett Richards, Caroline Rivera, Emma Saylor, Robert Schultz, Alyssa Werner, Theresa Wertz, Emily Williams

Northampton: Deana Cestare, Heather Doll, Jessica Ellis, Kortney Kunkle, Shelby McGinnis

Walnutport: Kenia Cruz Quinones, Hailey Evans, Megan Farkas, Alexandria Haas, Hannah Howard, Falisha Jones, Kaylee Owens, Matthew Schultes, Cody Storm, Amanda Williams

Whitehall: Afaf Abdouche, Adriani Alvarez Gomez, Ethan Baer, Yssa Bassa, Anjeza Bozali, Jada Britland, Amy Brown, Evelyng Cabrera, Nancy Chahowd, Harman Chawla, Callie Clayton, Celine Colon, Taylor Coolidge, Christian Dieter, Marjorie Dominguez, Autumn Drovich, Alexander Eddinger, Lizamarilys Escobar Figueroa, Monica Fame, Roni Fayad, Aolani Febo, Jayde Ferrari, Zachary Frana, Jessica Frank, Youssef Gourrame, Jeseille Hazim, Timeesha Holder, Melissa Howard, Kalyn Jurus, Ulrich Kanga, Kathryn Kelly, Megan Kelly, Tais Klotz, Madelyn Kutney, Hanady Labbadia, Amanda Lahue, Lissette Lemock-Agramonte, Anisa Lopez, Jace Izellah Mary, Virginia Medina, Jean Mendez Perez Sr., Calvin Mendoza, Adasha Molina, Furat Mousa, Denine Moyer, George Nakkoul, Jianna Negron, Samantha Nino, Heather Oballa, Olajumoke Ogunmola, Selsebila Ouaddah, Magen Perelli, Cesar Polanco, Douglas Pope, Noel Quiles, Tiffany Ray, Bryan Rohrbach, Amanda Romano, Hannah Sierra, Ciera Stuber, Marissa Swaim, Brandon Tabarani, Alexander Tarantino, Alexus Tewold, Richard Torres, Abdelkader Touiti, Nicholas Tran, Ryan Tran, Sothanun Vuthy, Heather Wagner, Troy Walter II, Nicole Weil, Monet Wiggins, Jared Zhindon

Seton Hall University

Dutzer, Spohn earn dean’s list

Seton Hall University is pleased to announce that Noah Dutzer, of Bath, and Nicole Spohn, of Danielsville, have qualified for the fall 2021 dean’s list. The university congratulates them for their outstanding academic achievements.

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, US 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., and is only 14 miles by train, bus or car to New York City, offering a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The university’s nationally recognized school of law is prominently located in downtown Newark.

James Madison University

Schmeckenbecher makes dean’s list

Graydon Schmeckenbecher, of Whitehall, has been named to the dean’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2021 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Schmeckenbecher is a political science major.

Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. JMU is one of the nation’s leading lights in higher education, where students enjoy engaging relationships with world-class faculty who drive education innovation and support advanced research. With state-of-the art amenities and facilities, students have access to NCAA Division 1 athletics. JMU also has the highest post-graduation job levels of all Virginia colleges.

Lock Haven University

Traupman named to dean’s list

Hailey Traupman, of Northampton, was named to Lock Haven University’s fall 2021 dean’s list. Traupman was among more than 700 students named to the list. To receive this honor, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 semester hours of course work in the fall 2021 semester.

Lock Haven University is a small, public university located on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in the scenic mountains of Pennsylvania. LHU’s experience-based approach to learning prepares students for a lifetime of success. The university features outstanding academic programs taught by experienced faculty. Since 1870, the Haven has provided an unbeatable combination of quality, affordability and value to the region, the commonwealth and beyond. LHU is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System, the largest provider of higher education in the commonwealth. For more information on Lock Haven University, visit lockhaven.edu, email admissions@lockhaven.edu or call 570-484-2011.

Washburn University

Wittreich earns president’s list

Washburn University is pleased to announce its president’s list honorees for the fall 2021 semester. Shannon Wittreich, of Northampton, has earned this designation. To qualify for the president’s list, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester GPA of 4.0. Almost 750 students qualified for the president’s list.