University of Maryland Global Campus

Fry named to dean’s list

Justin Fry, of Northampton, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago, specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military service members. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide and more than 125 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland.

Montclair State University

Batista earns dean’s list

Montclair State University congratulates Katelyn Batista, of Whitehall, on being named to the spring 2023 dean’s list. Batista is a dance major. Batista was among nearly 6,000 Red Hawks named to this dean’s list.

Montclair State University is a research doctoral institution ranked in the top tier of national universities. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the university today has 13 colleges and schools that serve more than 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful 252-acre suburban campus, Montclair State delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive, sophisticated and diverse academic environment.

Kutztown University

Students graduate

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 1,060 students for the 2023 spring semester. 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: Evan Betzenberger: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in accounting, summa cum laude; Christopher James Lipovsky, Bachelor of Science in information technology, magna cum laude; Payton Sussick, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in finance; Chance Michael Wandler, Bachelor of Science in cinema, television and media production

Catasauqua: Rain T. Czine, Bachelor of Science in physics: astronomy, cum laude

Coplay: Amy Lynn Keyser, Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling

Northampton: Anthony Capwell, Bachelor of Arts in geography/globalization; Taylor M. Diproperzio, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in supply chain management and finance, magna cum laude; Michael Ryan Ettl, Bachelor of Science in elementary education, magna cum laude; Ty A. Hooven, Bachelor of Science in education in mathematics, cum laude; Ethan M. Kish, Bachelor of Arts in anthropology; Bradley Lamberty, Bachelor of Science in special education, summa cum laude; Elisa Anna Rivera, Bachelor of Social Work, summa cum laude; Madison Shehab, Bachelor of Science in elementary education, summa cum laude

Walnutport: Hannah E. Boggs, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in finance and personal financial planning, magna cum laude; Victoria E. Henderson, Bachelor of Fine Arts in communication design, magna cum laude; Caitlin Partridge, Bachelor of Science in elementary education, summa cum laude; Ashley Marie Rinker, Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling; Shayla Ashley Smith, Bachelor of Science in psychology; Madison R. Weidenhammer, Bachelor of Science in elementary education, summa cum laude

Whitehall: Emma M. Garneau, Bachelor of Science in elementary education, summa cum laude; Tracy Hillegass, Master of Business Administration; Hailey Rose Ilgenfritz, Master of Social Work; Alexander Khouri, Bachelor of Science in sport management; Leomarys Dariane Marchese, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in management, summa cum laude; Angelina P. Nguyen, Bachelor of Fine Arts in art; Adriana Ordonez, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice; Victoria Rice, Master of Education in instructional technology/digital classroom technology; Ryan Christopher Schmidt, Bachelor of Science in sport management, cum laude; Yordy De Jesus Tavarez Perez, Bachelor of Science in information technology; Jacob Allen Zeiner, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in general business

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 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.