East Stroudsburg University

Dean’s list is announced

A total of 1,771 students have been named to the dean’s list at East Stroudsburg University for the fall 2024 semester of the 2024-25 academic year, as announced by Margaret Ball, D.M.A., the university’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Bath: Hunter Corrow, biology

Catasauqua: Aidan Gerhard, public health; Joseph Merkel, business management

Coplay: Breonna Brinkley, early childhood education (PreK-4); Kale Kumernitsky, business management

Danielsville: Andrew Landino, history; Timothy Wenrich, marketing

Northampton: Kiersten Bindics, special education; Jonah Davis, sport management; Jillian Fandl, early childhood education (PreK-4); Zachary Held, computer security; Emma Held, early childhood education (PreK-4); Jade Moseley, public health; Annabel Pyne, psychology; Andrew Ringer, biology; Emma Whitman, exercise science

Walnutport: Alexandra Benedict, business management; Cameron LaBarge, history; Julia Mertz, exercise science; Katerina Samuels, business management; Grace Shaner, nursing

Whitehall: Bryce Bashore, physical education teacher education; Hannah Eberly, early childhood education (PreK-4); Beniel Flores, psychology; Jaylyn Gallardo, business management major; Evan Kovalcik, exercise science; Jaiden Lee, accounting; Anthony Saed, early childhood education (PreK-4); Armonie Torres, accounting; Beeherntz Toussaint, finance

East Stroudsburg University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, opened in 1893 as East Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, ESU is a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 49 undergraduate programs, 20 master’s programs and two doctoral programs.

Alvernia University

Lu, Faulkner named to dean’s list

Joyce Lu, of Whitehall, and Abigail Faulkner, of Bath, are among 765 students to earn the honor of being named to Alvernia University’s dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.

Lu is majoring in athletic training, and Faulkner is majoring in early childhood (PreK-4)

“Congratulations to our outstanding students on earning a place on the dean’s list. This recognition is a testament to your unwavering commitment to academic excellence, perseverance and passion for learning,” Senior Vice President and Provost Leamor Kahanov, Ed.D., said. “At Alvernia University, we take immense pride in cultivating lifelong learners and ethical leaders, and your achievements inspire our entire community. Thank you for setting such a remarkable example of dedication and hard work. We celebrate your success and look forward to all you will accomplish in the future.”

Alvernia University is a Catholic comprehensive university with a liberal arts foundation founded by the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters in 1958. The university serves more than 3,000 students in Reading, Pottsville and Philadelphia with a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts education, strong technical training in many high demand majors, ever-expanding experiential learning opportunities through study abroad and internship experiences and community engagement through its Franciscan-based community service model.

Hofstra University

Apple, Wilmott earn dean’s list

Lexi Apple, of Northampton, and Ryleigh Wilmott, of Whitehall, excelled during the fall 2024 semester at Hofstra, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s list. Apple’s major is psychology, and Wilmott’s major is criminology.

Hofstra University’s primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures and supports learning. At Hofstra, new ideas take shape through collaboration, engagement and interaction. Hofstra students create their success with small classes and dedicated faculty, alongside a beautiful campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach.