Alvernia University

Bethlehem residents Nicholas Michael Potkovac earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from School of Professional Studies and Heather Lynn Lawrence earned a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from School of Graduate and Adult Education, Alvernia University. Both studied at the main campus and graduated on May 10.

Clemson University

Caitlin Nicole Smichowski of Bethlehem graduated May 9 from Clemson University, S.C. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies degree.

Juniata College

Elena Michelle Ostock of Bethlehem recently earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history/art and museum studies. She interned at MassMOCA art museum and studied abroad in Lille, France.

Lebanon Valley

Lebanon Valley College's 145th Commencement was held May 10 in the college gymnasium. Graduated local residents and their degrees included, from Fountain Hill: Haley Hercik, bachelor of science in psychology; from Bethlehem: Joseph Giangiobbe, bachelor of science in business administration; Nicole Dennis, bachelor of science and doctor of physical therapy in health science and physical therapy; Anthony Lucrezi, bachelor of music in music recording technology and music; Erin Free, bachelor of science in digital communications;Jennifer Sarro, master of music education in music education; and Lindsey Walmer, master of music education in music education.

Millersville University

Six Bethlehem area residents graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania May 10 at Biemesderfer Stadium at Chryst Field. The graduates are Amy E. Fraley, Anthony J. Saraceno, Olivia M. Synoracki and Christopher W. Hubbard, all Bachelor of Science degrees; Alison E. Roy and Jonathoan Horwath, Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Moravian College

Moravian College held commencement exercises on May 10. College President Bryon L. Grigsby '90 conferred degrees to several local residents. The bachelor of arts degree Bethlehem residents are Siloe Arevalo Sepulveda; Craig Michael Arner, cum laude; Ericka Michelle Blair; Kelly Marie Brown; Shane R. Burcaw, summa cum laude, Timothy M. Breidegam Memorial Student Service Award; Stephanie L. Christ, cum laude; Joseph F. Connell; Cody S. Florindi, summa cum laude, Irving S. Amrhein Prize in German; Melissa Anne Follett; Patrick H. Foose; Sevde F. Guzel; Laura Elisabeth Hudson; Jennifer Jimenez; Kristopher F. Joint; Kasie L. Krasnai, cum laude, Daniel W. Tereshko memorial prize in Studio Art; Taylor N. Mihalik, cum laude, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Award; Alyssa M. Missmer; Deja N. Moyer; Ashley K. Newhart; Jose A. Ortiz; Melissa Palomo; Gina M. Perin, cum laude; Cassandra L. Reed; Anne-Marie Rittoper; Anna A. Scheller; Caitlin T. Schultheis; Lauren M. Seier; Connor S. Stone, magna cum laude, Environmental Policy and Economics Prize, Douglas R. Anderson Prize in Philosophy; Katelynn N. Strohl; Marissa Strunk; Reema Tajdar; Alexis Rae Van Billiard; Tara A. Williams; Danielle F. Zimmerman, summa cum laude, Edwin L. Stockton Prize in Economics and Business; from Freemansburg, Renee Michelle D'Almeida; and from Hellertown, Amanda Kate Zanon.

Bethlehem residents who earned bachelor of music degrees were Alicia Marie Roeder, summa cum laude; and Matthew R. Truscott; and bachelor of science degrees Shauna A. Abdouche, summa cum laude, honors in biology, Alumni Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Natural Sciences, Biological Sciences Prize; Idalina Ackerman; Myles Vincent Barros, summa cum laude, E. C. Schultz History Prize; Jonathan T. Berback; Nicole Julia Bowlby; Stephanie L. Christ, cum laude, honors in biology; Robert T. Cressman; Nicholas Farhad Forouraghi; Lindsay M. McGovern; Thomas Saxton Motko; Ryan D. Mulligan; Mary Petrik, summa cum laude, honors in neuroscience, Neuroscience Award; Desiree E. Rivera; Daniel G. Starr; Rebecca Shun-Nin Stenger; Rachel E. Tallarico, cum laude; Kimberly Ann VanBuskirk; Matthew J. Waltemyer; Amber L. Weaver and Danielle Renee Wolk.

Master of Business administration degrees were earned by Bethlehem residents Brittany Elizabeth Bell, Thomas C. Bender, Daniel T. Bierce, Erin M. Gallagher, Robert Quinn McClarin III, James J. Ravelle and Tiffany Vrabel;and from Bethlehem Township, Shelley A. Speirs; Master of Education degrees: Michelle R. Carlstrom, Graduate Education Humanitas Award; Kelly Ann Liberto, William Daniel James Neal and Gina Rizzetto Perez, Master of Education Thesis Award; all of Bethlehem.

St. Mary's College of Maryland

Jamie K. Baab of Bethlehem graduted with a bacehlor of arts degree from St. Mary's College of Maryland on May 17. He had majored in Biology and minored in Neurosciences .

Wilkes University

Wilkes University awarded doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees to six Bethlehem residents after the completion of the spring 2014 semester. The graduates and their degrees are James Alderiso, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, the Frank J. J. Davies award in English and philosophy and the Theatre Award; Evan Kriner, Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Media; Theresa Roman, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Tammy Post, Master of Science in Education; Lindsay Wieand, Master of Science in Education; and Brittany Ritter, Doctor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy.

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