Scranton

The following local residents were among 58 students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society at the University of Scranton.

Allentown: Emily Lundeen, junior pursuing a psychology degree; and

Orefield: Isabella DeFalcis, senior pursuing a nursing degree.

Alpha Sigma Nu is the only honor society open to students and faculty in all disciplines of the university.

Juniors, seniors and graduate students, including students in doctoral level degree programs, who have distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service are eligible for membership.

Appointments are made by the president of the university on the recommendation of the moderator and chapter members of the society, and no more than four percent of the junior and senior class may be admitted each year.

The Scranton chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu was established in 1943 and is the oldest honor society at the University.

The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania.