Wilkes University

Students graduate

Wilkes University awarded 339 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to winter graduates.

Bath: Jennifer Johnson, Master of Science in Education

Catasauqua: Brandon Keks, Master of Science in Education

North Catasauqua: James Snyder, Master of Science in Education

Northampton: Reena Calizo, Master of Science in Nursing; Sean George, Master of Science in Education; Richard Stanley, Master of Science in Education

Whitehall: Kinda Salloum, Master of Science in Education

Wilkes University opens doors for those willing to work hard for what comes next. Through a mix of in-demand undergraduate, master’s and terminal degree programs, we encourage our students to explore whatever they find interesting.

With academic expertise, dedicated mentoring and unwavering support, our faculty and staff inspire students to define success on their own terms. Wilkes gives people the chance to take risks, explore new facets of themselves and create the lives they want.

Kutztown University

Students earn degrees

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for 404 students for the 2023 fall semester and 2024 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: Kelly Ann Kern, Bachelor of Science in elementary education, magna cum laude

Catasauqua: Shane P. Dolon, Master of Business Administration; Jason George Gustin Jr., Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in general business

Coplay: AnnaMarie Gaugler, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice

Northampton: Emma Louise Bindics, Bachelor of Fine Arts in communication design; Amber Farnholtz, Master of Education, initial certification preK to grade 4; Gavin E. Lalik, Bachelor of Science in elementary education, summa cum laude; Jolene Lynn Makovsky, Master of Education in instructional technology/digital classroom technology; Noah E. Millheim, Bachelor of Science in education-English, summa cum laude

Whitehall: Bettina B. Carrasquilla, Bachelor of Arts in political science; Reegan M. Christine, Bachelor of Fine Arts in art; Ivana Komlosova, Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in finance and accounting, cum laude; Norah Lando, Bachelor of Science in education-mathematics; Erik Poon, Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in finance; Madeline Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science in psychology, summa cum laude; Emily Elizabeth Slane, Bachelor of Science in elementary education, summa cum laude

Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. 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.

Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg

Graduates named

Commonwealth University congratulates more than 500 students who graduated during the fall 2023 semester.

Catasauqua: Eli Fink

Coplay: Rebecca Shoop, cum laude

Northampton: Mia Stianche

Whitehall: Najib Chiki, magna cum laude; Lenny Gomez

Wilkes University

Dean’s list is announced

Wilkes University Provost David M. Ward announced the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. To be named to this honor, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 GPA and carry at least 12 credits.

Bath: Madelyn Rex

Catasauqua: Cheyenne Gioielli

Coplay: Seth Marsteller

Northampton: Katlin Beenders, Cassandra Everett

Walnutport: Zachary Gula

Whitehall: Kendra Fox, Alexander Kotsch, Giovanni Mazzola, Kelcie Molchany

Wilkes University opens doors for those willing to work hard for what comes next. Through a mix of in-demand undergraduate, master’s and terminal degree programs, we encourage our students to explore whatever they find interesting.

With academic expertise, dedicated mentoring and unwavering support, our faculty and staff inspire students to define success on their own terms. Wilkes gives people the chance to take risks, explore new facets of themselves and create the lives they want.

Ohio University

Dorward, Stewart earn provost’s list

Ohio University college of health sciences and professions students Kelly Dorward, of Bath, and Sabrina Stewart, of Whitehall, have been named to the fall 2023 provost’s list.

At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the president’s, dean’s or provost’s list. The provost’s list recognition is shared with high-achieving, part-time undergraduate students who exemplify academic success. Qualifying students must possess a 3.5 or greater GPA and between 6 and 11.99 credit hours attempted for letter grades that are used to calculate GPA. In the 2023 fall semester, approximately 1,800 of Ohio University’s part-time undergraduate students qualified for the provost’s list.

Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders. Ohio is committed to fostering, embracing and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Our Athens campus offers students a residential learning experience in one of the nation’s most picturesque academic settings. Additional campuses and centers serve students across the state, and online programs further advance the university’s commitment to providing educational access and opportunity. Visit ohio.edu for more information.

Widener University

Hazim named to dean’s list

Widener University congratulates Hadil Hazim, of Whitehall, for achieving dean’s list status during the fall 2023 semester. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who earned a GPA of 3.5 and above for the semester.

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.