Ithaca College

Cappolella, Ninos graduate

Ithaca College congratulates all May 2022 graduates, including Olivia Cappolella, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and Logan Ninos, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training. Both are from Northampton.

Founded in 1892, Ithaca College is a residential college dedicated to building knowledge and confidence through a continuous cycle of theory, practice and performance. Home to some 5,200 students, the college offers more than 90 degree programs in its schools of business, communications, humanities and sciences, health sciences and human performance and music, theater and dance.

Students, faculty and staff at Ithaca College create an active, inclusive community anchored in a keen desire to make a difference in the local community and the broader world. The college is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright scholars, one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly schools in the country and one of the Top 10 colleges in the northeast.

Georgia Institute of Technology

Yalamarti named to dean’s list

Suhas Yalamarti, of Bath, made the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester at Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is a Top 10 public research university developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The institute offers business, computing, design, engineering, liberal arts and sciences degrees.

Its nearly 44,000 students, representing 50 states and 149 countries, study at the main campus in Atlanta, at campuses in France and China and through distance and online learning. As a leading technological university, Georgia Tech is an engine of economic development for Georgia, the southeast and the nation, conducting more than $1 billion in research annually for government, industry and society.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Pagliaro graduates

Michael Pagliaro, of Bath, graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in computer science.

Some 4,300 degrees were conferred in the 2021-22 academic year at all of RIT’s campuses. RIT’s 137th academic convocation celebration was held in May and featured remarks by Kimberly Bryant, founder of the nonprofit organization Black Girls CODE.

RIT is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,700 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S. 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.

Lehigh University

Students graduate

During commencement ceremonies in May, Lehigh University conferred 1,092 bachelor’s degrees, 394 master’s degrees and 33 doctoral degrees. Of the more than 1,500 graduates, degree recipients came from 41 states and 42 countries outside of the United States.

Bath: Bachana Bachiashvili, Bachelor of Science in biochemistry degree with a major in biochemistry, honors; Jonathan Piperato, Master of Education degree with a major in educational leadership

Catasauqua: Leiqi Yang, Bachelor of Science in business and economics degree with a major in marketing; Brittney King, Master of Education degree with a major in special education; Wilma Tejeda, Master of Education degree with a major in school counseling

Northampton: Chase Clapp, Bachelor of Science in materials science and engineering degree with a major in materials science and engineering, honors; Amira Shokr, Master of Arts degree with a major in English

Walnutport: Kevin Laudano, Bachelor of Science in computer science degree with a major in computer science, high honors; Karissa Schmidt, Master of Education degree with a major in special education

Whitehall: Joe Hana, Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering degree with a major in mechanical engineering, high honors; Natalia Montero, Bachelor of Science in business and economics degree with a major in marketing, honors; Martin Labib, Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering with a major in computer engineering, honors; Jace Curran, Master of Science degree with a major in physics; Georges Katerji, Master of Business Administration degree with a major in business analytics; Dan Lindenmuth, Master of Science degree with a major in chemical engineering; Mohammed Redha Aliakbar, Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in civil engineering

For more than 150 years, Lehigh University (lehigh.edu) has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. The institution is among the nation’s most selective, highly ranked private research universities.

Lehigh’s five colleges - college of arts and sciences, college of business, college of education, college of health and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science - provides opportunities to 7,000-plus students to discover and grow in an academically rigorous environment along with a supportive, engaged campus community.

Muhlenberg College

Students graduate

On May 22, more than 500 members of Muhlenberg’s Class of 2022, along with their families, their friends and Muhlenberg faculty, gathered in Allentown’s PPL Center to celebrate the college’s 174th commencement.

Bath: Molly Laury, Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science and a minor in statistics and sustainability studies

Catasauqua: Linda Krim, with distinction, Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business administration (GCE)

Northampton: Elizabeth French, Bachelor of Arts degree in American studies; Naomi Shanelle Rubi, Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in business administration; Christian Nemeh, cum laude, Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience; Michael Gower, with distinction, Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business administration (GCE)

Whitehall: Adeeb Saed, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science degree in physics and mathematics; Katrina Ussia, Bachelor of Arts degree in English; Roksolana Salamakha, Bachelor of Arts degree in political science; Rasha Abdouche, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and business administration; Suzane Girgis, Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience and a minor in French and francophone studies; Kathy Kryzan, Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business administration (GCE); Abigail Suarez, with distinction with a Bachelor of Business Administration in business administration

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs.

With an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences; selected preprofessional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master’s degrees. Located in Allentown, Muhlenberg is a member of the Centennial Conference, competing in 22 varsity sports. Muhlenberg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Widener University

Dean’s list is announced

Widener University congratulates students who achieved dean’s list status during the spring 2022 semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.5 and above for the semester.

Catasauqua: Mitchell Phillips, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in biology/pre-physical therapy from the college of arts and sciences

Coplay: Zachary Billie, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the school of engineering

Northampton: Madison Bleiler, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the school of nursing

Whitehall: Jacob Paashaus, pursuing management/operations management from the school of business administration

Widener University is a private institution known for its commitment to the personal and professional success of every student, where academic experiences are distinguished by excellence and students develop the leadership qualities employers seek. Core values of respect, integrity and excellence are reflected in an outstanding student experience provided through an agile, innovative and inclusive approach to learning. Industry-shaping faculty provide close, personal mentorship and share powerful connections that help students build professional networks. Recognized as one of the Philadelphia region’s leading universities, Widener offers programs and experiences that empower our community of learners to discover and create better futures as scholars, leaders and globally engaged citizens.

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Dean’s list is announced

The spring 2022 dean’s list has been announced at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, a special mission affiliate of Penn State.

Bath: Brooke N. Geist, a major in Associate of Applied Science in business management

Coplay: William G. Makovsky, a major in Bachelor of Science in welding and fabrication engineering technology

Northampton: Eric M. Barna, a major in Bachelor of Science in plastics and polymer engineering technology; Taylor C. Firmstone, a major in Bachelor of Science in health information management; Michael A. Jamicky, a major in Associate of Applied Science in heavy construction equipment technology: technician emphasis

Whitehall: Joseph T. Gallina, a major in Bachelor of Science in welding and fabrication engineering technology; Andrew M. Snyder, a major in Bachelor of Science in business administration: sport and event management concentration

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Students graduate

Nearly 750 students petitioned to graduate at the end of the spring 2022 semester, and three commencement ceremonies were held May 13-14 at the Community Arts Center. Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Pennsylvania State University.

Bath: Brendan Selar Konsevitch, Bachelor of Science in construction management

Northampton: Eric Michael Barna, Bachelor of Science in plastics and polymer engineering technology, magna cum laude; Taylor Christine Firmstone, Bachelor of Science in health information management

Whitehall: Joseph Gallina, Bachelor of Science in welding and fabrication engineering technology, cum laude