Cedar Crest College

Jaber inducted into honor society

On April 14, Khoula Jaber, of Whitehall, was inducted into the Rho Xi Kappa chapter of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, the national chemistry honor society.

Since 1867, Cedar Crest College has been opening the doors to opportunities for women. Today, the college continues to empower its increasingly diverse student body - both in the undergraduate women’s college and in the coed school of adult and graduate education. Located in Allentown, Cedar Crest has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best College Rankings as No. 7 in Social Mobility and No. 28 in Best Value Schools among colleges and universities in the region.

Arcadia University

Bodish inducted into honor society

Ryn Bodish, of Whitehall, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Bodish was initiated at Arcadia University.

Bodish is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann, who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States, its territories and the Philippines.

Kutztown University

Students graduate

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 430 students for the 2022 fall semester and 2023 winter session. Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year.

The cumulative GPA necessary for honors distinction is with honor, cum laude, 3.4; with high honor, magna cum laude, 3.6; and with highest honor, summa cum laude, 3.8.

Bath: Karissa Frey-Woroniak, Bachelor of Science in biology/allied health

Catasauqua: Ashley Flynn, Bachelor of Science in psychology, cum laude; Krystaglynn Roberts, of Catasauqua, Bachelor of Science in environmental science/chemistry

Northampton: Mason Scott Humphrey, Bachelor of Science in education, social studies, summa cum laude

Whitehall: Hannah Eileen Gill, Bachelor of Science in psychology; Makenzie A. Irelan, Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in accounting; Taryn Sayre, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice/paralegal studies, summa cum laude; Morris Muindi Kimeu, Master of Business Administration; Cody A. Lutz, Master of Education, initial certification pre-K to grade 4; Jessica A. Marselles. Master of Education, initial certification Pre-K to grade 4; Abdoulaye Ouattara, Master of Business Administration

Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County. As the region’s center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU’s programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery. KU students select from more than 130 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 22 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery.

Kean University

Dietz named to dean’s list

Kean University congratulates Morgan Dietz, of Whitehall, for earning a place on the fall 2022 dean’s list. Dietz, a senior psychology student, is among more than 3,100 students to achieve this honor. Selection to the dean’s list is based on successful completion of at least 12 credits in the semester with a GPA of 3.45 or higher.

Founded in 1855, Kean University is one of the largest metropolitan institutions of higher education in the region, with a richly diverse student, faculty and staff population. Kean continues to play a key role in the training of teachers and is a hub of educational, technological and cultural enrichment serving more than 16,000 students. The university’s six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees, seven doctoral degree programs and more than 70 options for graduate study leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications over a full range of academic subjects.

CEDAR CREST COLLEGE

Fuica inducted into honor society

On March 29, Mariella Fuica, of Northampton, was inducted into the Omega Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education made up of teachers supporting teachers around the world. This society provides undergraduates and graduates with scholarship and grant opportunities along with many other resources.

Since 1867, Cedar Crest College has been opening the doors to opportunities for women. Today, the college continues to empower its increasingly diverse student body, both in the undergraduate women’s college and in the coed school of adult and graduate education.

Located in Allentown, Cedar Crest has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best College Rankings as No. 7 in social mobility and No. 28 in best value schools among colleges and universities in the region. The college’s education, MBA and nursing master’s programs were ranked among the 2023 U.S. News & World Report list of best online programs, and the master’s and doctor of nursing practice programs were included among the 2023 best graduate school rankings.

Fordham University

Chatman inducted into honor society

Melissa Chatman, of Northampton, was initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, at Fordham University.

They are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann, who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the U.S., its territories and the Philippines. Its mission is “to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”