College Corner
Tufts University
Car named to dean’s list
Hannah Car, of Coplay, Class of 2027, was named to the dean’s list at Tufts University for the spring 2024 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade-point average of 3.4 or greater.
Tufts University, located on campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton, Mass., and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. A growing number of innovative teaching and research initiatives span all Tufts campuses, and collaboration among the faculty and students in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs across the university’s schools is widely encouraged.
Cedar Crest College
Dean’s list is announced
Congratulations to the exceptional students who have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. This esteemed recognition highlights the dedication and academic prowess required to achieve a GPA of 3.65 or higher. These students have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their studies, setting a high standard for excellence within our institution.
Bath: Allison Alamorian
Catasauqua: Noel Cruz
Coplay: Caroline Rivera, Catherine Legutko, Tiffany Royer
Northampton: Caitlin McCullough, Erin Markulics, Autumn Row, Sydnee Cooper, Madison Watson, Avery Daku, Maureen Vooz
Whitehall: Olivia Ballard, Madelyn Chase, Aysha Najim, Jessica Maamari, Kjirsten Hess, Crystal Lynch
Cedar Crest College has been empowering women to smash glass ceilings and achieve their educational goals since 1867. Today, the college continues to open the doors to opportunities for its diverse student body, both in the undergraduate women’s college and in the co-ed school of adult and graduate education. Located in Allentown, Cedar Crest is ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best College Rankings as No. 9 in Social Mobility and is among the top 100 colleges and universities in the region.
University of Delaware
Students named to dean’s list
The following students have been named to the University of Delaware dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. To meet eligibility requirements for this honor, a student must be enrolled full time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above, on a 4.0 scale, for the semester.
Bath: Makenna Gilmore, Rachel Zeitner, Sally Milisits
Catasauqua: Madison McCloskey, Lucy Brubaker
Western University
Parker, Schwindenhammer graduate
Morgan Parker, of Northampton, and Jessica Schwindenhammer, of Whitehall, graduated from Pennsylvania Western University May 4. Nearly 1,800 students received undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees.
Parker, who studied at PennWest’s Edinboro campus, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts: applied media arts-cinema; Schwindenhammer, who studied at Penn- West’s Global Online campus, graduated with a Master of Science in information and library science.
Widener University
Hazim named to dean’s list
Widener University congratulates Hadil Hazim, of Whitehall, for achieving dean’s list status during the spring 2024 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.
Central Penn College
Alderman earns dean’s list
Heather Alderman, of Whitehall, has been named to Central Penn College’s dean’s list for the spring 2024 term. Alderman is currently majoring in computer information systems. Of the students who took classes, 36% made this list. To qualify for the designation, an undergraduate student must carry six or more credits and earn a GPA of 3.5 or better for the term.
Opportunities start at Central Penn College, where students gain the educational foundation to transform potential into professional success. Since 1881, the college has been a leading source of career-focused education for students in Pennsylvania and beyond. Strategically situated in Summerdale, Central Penn College offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, along with certificate and diploma programs, in a variety of professional fields, giving lifelong leaders the tools they need to succeed.
Pennsylvania Montclair State University
Batista named to dean’s list
Katelyn Batista, of Whitehall, has been named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Montclair State University. Batista is a dance major. Batista was among more than 6,000 Red Hawks named to this list. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The university serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools.
Situated on a 252-acre campus, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions.