University of Tampa

Young-Holley earns dean’s list honors

Angeleta Young-Holley, of Northampton, earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the spring 2023 semester. Young-Holley is a rising sophomore majoring in actuarial science. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list.

The University of Tampa is a private, comprehensive university located on 110 acres on the riverfront in downtown Tampa. Known for academic excellence, personal attention and real-world experience in its undergraduate and graduate programs, the university serves approximately 10,000 students from 50 states and about 130 countries. The majority of full-time students live on campus, and about half of UT students are from Florida.

Hofstra University

Apple named to dean’s list

Lexi Apple, of Northampton, excelled during the spring 2023 semester at Hofstra University, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s list. Her major is psychology.

Hofstra University is an internationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. Hofstra is a dynamic community of nearly 11,000 students dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. The campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. It offers 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 Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Pennsylvania Western University

Students earn dean’s list

Congratulations to students at Pennsylvania Western University who have been named to the dean’s list for the 2023 spring semester. More than 3,500 Pennsylvania Western University students earned placement on this list. Degree-seeking undergraduate students who achieve high academic standards are identified in accordance with the following: the student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.4 and must earn a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester, not including credits by proficiency examinations, incomplete grades, temporary grades (e.g., not reported) or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades.

Coplay: Shalah Ramadan

Northampton: Morgan Parker

Whitehall: Alyson Peters

Cedar Crest College

Students named to dean’s list

Congratulations to the students who have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. This esteemed recognition highlights the dedication and academic prowess required to achieve a GPA of 3.65 or higher. These students demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their studies, setting a high standard for excellence within our institution. Join us in applauding their achievements and celebrating their place on the spring 2023 dean’s list.

Bath: Jesi Cericola

Catasauqua: Noel Cruz

Coplay: Alyssa Horton, Caroline Rivera

Danielsville: Olivia Leitzel

Northampton: Sydnee Cooper, Emma Gundrum, Erin Markulics, Caitlin McCullough, Autumn Row, Madison Watson

Walnutport: Brandi Cuth, Paige Zellner

Whitehall: Rachael Alulis, Ashley Azar, Haley Azar, Kaylee Azar, Stacy Bordes, Kayla Canning, Madelyn Chase, Kathryn Kelly, Amber Ledford, Crystal Lynch

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 is 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 are ranked among the 2023 U.S. News & World Report List of Best Online Programs, and the master’s and doctor of nursing practice programs are included among the 2023 Best Graduate School Rankings.

Saint Francis University

Bet, Korpics named to dean’s list

Saint Francis University congratulates Vincent Bet, of Whitehall, and Raine Korpics, of Walnutport, for being named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. They were among 753 students who earned spots on one of the honors lists. Korpics is majoring in health science. To earn an honors list distinction, a student must have full-time status with a quality-point average of 4.0 (president’s) or 3.5 (dean’s) on 12 or more credits during a single semester, with no continuing or incomplete grades.

Saint Francis University, in Loretto, is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States. Its mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of faith, generosity, respect, discovery and joy. Saint Francis University offers traditional campus-based learning and competitive online and graduate degree offerings

Muhlenberg College

Students graduate

On May 21, more than 500 members of Muhlenberg College’s Class of 2023 gathered at PPL Center in Allentown to celebrate.

Catasauqua: Rob Lessard, Bachelor of Information Systems in information systems management, with distinction; Connor McCully, Bachelor of Arts in theater, cum laude

Bath: Derian Ruch, Bachelor of Science in the mathematics

Northampton: John Sankari, Bachelor of Science in the neuroscience, summa cum laude; Jacob Lewis, Bachelor of Arts in the political science

Walnutport: Katelyn Graver, Bachelor of Science in biology and minors in German studies and public health, magna cum laude

Whitehall: Steven Buskaritz, Bachelor of Science in chemistry; George Yacoub, Bachelor of Science in neuroscience, summa cum laude; Anna-Maria Haddad, Bachelor of Science in biology, summa cum laude; Caitlin Kier, Bachelor of Arts in psychology, magna cum laude; Batool Salloum, Bachelor of Science in computer science and political science, cum laude; Emely Minaya De La Cruz, Bachelor of Arts in sociology and Spanish, magna cum laude; Aziz Yacoub, Bachelor of Science in biology; Amanda Sodl, Bachelor of Science in mathematics, summa cum laude; Elizabeth Rosario, Bachelor of Arts in business administration, summa cum laude; Avery Pissani, Bachelor of Arts in political science

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

With an enrollment of nearly 2,000 students, Muhlenberg 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 23 varsity sports.

Muhlenberg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Muhlenberg College

Students named to dean’s list

Congratulations to the following students for being named to Muhlenberg College dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.5 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement.

Bath: Isabella Mohrey

Northampton: Trey Miletics, Caden Reph, John Sankari, Francine Singh-Towler, Kristin Smith

Walnutport: Katelyn Graver

Whitehall: Britney Bonhomme, Emily Felix, Anna-Maria Haddad, Vivian Jaber, Elie Khalil, Caitlin Kier, Gabriel Madera Munoz, Christie Millan, Elizabeth Rosario, Batool Salloum, Amanda Sodl, Jacqueline Szlagiewicz, George Yacoub, Steven Yacoub, Serena Younes

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

With an enrollment of nearly 2,000 students, Muhlenberg 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 23 varsity sports.

Muhlenberg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Widener University

Rehnert graduates

Widener University celebrated the achievements of 1,375 Chester-campus graduates, one being Claudia Rehnert, of Whitehall, in five joyful ceremonies, held on Memorial Field May 9-11. Graduates from the schools of business, nursing, engineering, arts and sciences, health and human services and Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies individually crossed the stage and were congratulated by President Stacey Robertson as they received a symbolic representation of their degrees. Graduates hailed from 12 countries and 38 states.

Rehnert earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

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.

Lehigh University

Dean’s list is announced

Students at Lehigh University attained dean’s list in spring 2023. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.

Bath: Nick Caiazzo, Vito Russo, Cory Weisenberger

Catasauqua: Katie Verenna

Coplay: Joe Algard, Metri Zughbi

Walnutport: Alex Horvath, Francesco Nota

Whitehall: Renata Bravo, Andy Chung, Angelo Daddona, Kevser Dayi, Kamil Gjondla, Gaby Haik, Aj Tabarani, Albert Wakim, Jouny Zedan

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 - arts and sciences, business, education, 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.