University of Scranton

Frey inducted into honor society

Emily Frey, of Whitehall, was among 45 University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national honorary chemical society. The honor society accepts students with 24 credits in chemistry and a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. The university’s chapter of the honor society was established in 1975.

Frey is a graduate student biochemistry major at the Jesuit university, located in northeastern Pennsylvania.

ESU

Knauff earns degree

Five doctoral degrees were awarded during East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania’s commencement exercises May 7 at Eiler-Martin Stadium. Alicia Knauff, of Whitehall, was among those awarded. She received a Doctorate of Education in administration and leadership studies.

Knauff is an assistant principal at her alma mater, Whitehall High School, where she is lifelong resident. After graduating from Cedar Crest College in 2001, she began her teaching career in the Allentown School District. After earning her master’s degree in TESOL from DeSales University, she began at Whitehall-Coplay School District in 2006 and later earned her principal certification from Cabrini University before beginning the doctoral program at ESU. She is the proud mother of three girls, Shadimon, Amaya and Jade.

East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in 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 58 undergraduate programs, 21 master’s programs and two doctoral program. More than 6,000 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable and accessible education ESU provides. Nearly 30,000 ESU alumni live in Pennsylvania.

Muhlenberg College

Abdouche inducted into honor society

Rasha Abdouche, of Whitehall, is one of 19 students recently inducted into Tri-Alpha, an honor society for first-generation college students, at Muhlenberg College. To be eligible for Tri-Alpha Honor Society, students must have completed at least three full-time terms, earned an overall GPA of 3.2 and come from a family where neither parent nor any legal guardians earned a bachelor’s degree.

Alpha Alpha Alpha was founded in 2018 at Moravian College, an initiative of Associate Provost Carol Traupman-Carr. Muhlenberg is the Delta, or fourth, chapter of Tri-Alpha in the country.

Albright College

Rodgers graduates

Cameron Patrick Rodgers, of Northampton, earned a Bachelor of Science degree during Albright College’s 162nd commencement ceremony at Santander Arena May 15. The event was livestreamed on Albright’s commencement website. Ceremony speakers included Albright President Jacquelyn S. Fetrow, 1982; Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Roger L. Gregory; and graduating senior Kenneth Rolon, 2022.

A graduate of Northampton Area High School, Rodgers majored in business administration: economics, finance as a member of the Class of 2022.

Named a top national college by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, Albright College (founded 1856) is home to a diverse community of learners who cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Through learning experiences that engage a student’s creative and innovative capacities across all disciplines, both inside and outside of the classroom, an Albright College education guarantees each student learns how to engage the world, understand the world and is prepared to make an impact on a rapidly changing world. Located in Reading, Albright is home to undergraduate students, adult learners and graduate students.

Hofstra University

Blazofsky earns degree

Joy Blazofsky, of Whitehall, graduated from Hofstra University in December 2021, earning an Master of Arts in creative arts therapy counseling.

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y., that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). The campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. It offers small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options and 175 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

Lebanon Valley College

Kroboth receives award

Jessica Kroboth, of Whitehall, was recognized as one of 23 Lebanon Valley College students who recorded at least 100 community service hours and taken part in an approved service trip or recorded at least 250 total hours, with 100 or more served in the community. Kroboth, a graduate of Whitehall High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy in exercise science and physical therapy from The Valley.

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% 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.

Bob Jones University

Nevin named to president’s list

Caleb Nevin, a freshman engineering major from Walnutport, was among more than 620 Bob Jones University students named to the spring 2022 president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher GPA for the semester.

Located in Greenville, S.C., Bob Jones University provides an outstanding regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading. BJU offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in religion, education, fine arts and communication, arts and science, health professions and business. BJU has more than 3,000 students from nearly every state and more than 40 countries. We are committed to the truth of Scripture and to pursuing excellence in all we do.

ESU

Students graduate

A total of 1,021 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at a commencement ceremony May 8 at Eiler-Martin Stadium. A total of 800 bachelor’s degrees, 214 master’s degrees and seven doctoral degrees were awarded. Fall 2021 graduates, whose degrees were conferred in December 2021, were invited to participate in the ceremony.

Bath: Jenna Diefenderfer, Mary Drosnock, Carson Gantz, Tracey Silfies, Elizabeth Fehnel, Marisa Meixsell

Coplay: Trevor Gecik, Emily Soldridge

Danielsville: Caleb Schantz

Northampton: Chelsea Kaulius, Michael Bodnar, Katie Collis, Carly Charles

Whitehall: Ryna Lateef, Nicholas Dex, Brenna Fulk, Thomas Klotz, Tiffany Sobiech, Veronica Tully, Famela Zulu, Jessica Waterhouse

East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in 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 58 undergraduate programs, 21 master’s programs and two doctoral program. More than 6,000 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable and accessible education ESU provides. Nearly 30,000 ESU alumni live in Pennsylvania.

Southern New Hampshire University

Students named to president’s list

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the winter 2022 president’s list. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.7 and above are named to the president’s list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits over two consecutive terms (EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6).

Catasauqua: Gregory Cunningham

Northampton: Megan George, Caitlyn Mathes, Jason Kula, Jonathan Stamper,

Whitehall: Amanda Laflair, Erin Troxell

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 165,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H. Recognized as the “Most Innovative” regional university by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner.