Lebanon Valley College

Kroboth inducted into honor society

Jessica Kroboth, of Whitehall, was inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon, the college’s honor society celebrating academic achievement and volunteer service. To be eligible for this award, students must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.6, complete at least 24 credits of Constellation LVC coursework and achieve the bronze level of service hours at the conclusion of the fall semester prior to graduation. Kroboth, a graduate of Whitehall High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy in exercise science and physical therapy.

For four consecutive years (2018-2021), Lebanon Valley College has been listed as No. 1 in Pennsylvania for graduate job placement by the career guidance site Zippia.com, using federal data. Lebanon Valley College offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in accounting/MBA (3+1), applied kinesiology, athletic training, business administration, clinical exercise physiology, clinical mental health counseling, education, intelligence and security studies, music education, speech-language pathology, sport performance and STEM education and numerous graduate certificates. The college employs 122 full-time faculty members; of the permanent faculty, 83 percent have Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degrees. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1, with an average class size of 20. These numbers reflect the college’s commitment to student-centered curricula, individualized attention and immersive learning experiences.

University of Scranton

Loy inducted into honor society

Austin Loy, of Coplay, was among the 48 University of Scranton students inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for graduate and undergraduate students in health care administration programs. Students must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.5 for induction. Loy is a senior pursuing a health administration degree at the Jesuit university. The university’s chapter of the honor society was established in 2002.

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

Thiel College

Kregeloh earns white coat

Patrick Kregeloh, of Coplay, was one of 37 members of the first class of Thiel College’s new physician assistant studies program who attended a ceremony to receive their white coats April 2.

The traditional use of white coats in medical professions began around the start of the 20th century. Earlier, doctors primarily wore black coats, which is a color often negatively associated with sickness and death.

The switch to white coats promoted a symbol of safety and cleanliness, but also a sense of compassion and honor in the relationship between patients and medical professionals.

Now, when a medical provider wears a white coat, it shows they are trustworthy because they have the necessary training and expertise to provide medical care and advice. The white coats these students received represents their completion of the first half of their studies in the 27-month physician assistant program at the college.

Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, the college offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports and an 11:1 student- faculty ratio. The college is also home to master’s degree programs in business administration, clinical mental health counseling, communication and leadership, physician assistant studies and speech-language pathology.

All master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths, which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce outstanding graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the college remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it honors its past and celebrates its future.

Muhlenberg College

Students named to honor society

John Sankari, of Northampton, and Jacqueline Szlagiewicz, of Whitehall, are among the newest members of Alpha Epsilon Delta, a national honor society and service organization dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in preprofessional health scholarship.

Muhlenberg College welcomed 26 new members to the Pennsylvania Nu chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta at a ceremony held April 3.

Membership is based on each student’s scholastic achievement, and applications are open to all students who have completed at least three semesters of a preprofessional health program.