Kean University

Ringenberger named to dean’s list

Kean University congratulates Zachary Ringenberger, of Whitehall, for earning a place on the dean’s list for the fall 2024 academic term. Ringenberger is studying management at Kean, a national R2 research institution and New Jersey’s urban research university, and has demonstrated hard work and dedication to their studies.

“Kean University celebrates the success of each student who has earned a place on the dean’s list, reflecting our shared commitment to academic excellence and meaningful public impact,” Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., said. “As Kean continues to take its place as a national R2 research university, our students are raising the bar with their drive, determination and academic achievement.”

The dean’s list recognizes undergraduate students who have completed at least 12 credits and achieved a grade-point average of 3.45 or higher. Last semester, 3,010 undergraduate students were named to this honor. These students represent a wide range of majors and come from communities across New Jersey, the nation and the world. Their achievements reflect Kean’s mission to foster excellence, access and social mobility through high-quality, inclusive education.

Kean University celebrates the achievements of all its students and remains committed to fostering a learning environment that encourages scholarship, leadership, service and personal growth.

East Stroudsburg University

Students graduate

A total of 1,086 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania during three commencement exercises May 9 and 10.

Bath: Rylee Beck, Bachelor of science in hotel, restaurant and tourism management; Devin Cetnar Master of Education in instructional technology; Kaela Edelman, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice; Madison Gower, Master of Science in athletic training

Catasauqua: Joseph Merkel, Bachelor of Science in business management; Margaret Richardson-Tai, Bachelor of Science in early child education (preK-4); Mariah Seremula, Master of Education in special education

Danielsville: Sarah Perez, Bachelor of Science in psychology

Northampton: Samantha Biggs, Master of Science in athletic training; Tyrese Brandon, Master of Science in accounting; Markita Burris, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Jonah Davis, Bachelor of Science in sport management; Matthew Heisler, Bachelor of Science in physical education teacher education; Emma Held, Bachelor of Science, in early child education (preK-4); Alexander Mello, Bachelor of Science in exercise science; Wendy Setzer, Master of Science in communication sciences and disorders; Peter Skolnik, Bachelor of Science in business management; Juliann Skrapits, Master of Arts in history; Kylie Trapp, Bachelor of Science in psychology; Emma Whitman, Bachelor of Science in exercise science

Walnutport: Alexandra Benedict Bachelor of Science in business management; Cameron LaBarge, Bachelor of Arts in history; Jacob Stopay, Master of Education in elementary education

Whitehall: Hannah Daboura, Bachelor of Science in biology; Elissa Daboura, Bachelor of Science in exercise science; Amanda DeFelice, Master of Education in reading; Hannah Eberly, Bachelor of Science in early child education (preK-4); Liana Loy, Master of Education in elementary education; Sebastian Manzano, Bachelor of Science in exercise science; Alexandra Reinhard, Bachelor of Science in social work; Errisangely Torres, Bachelor of science in public health

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. More than 5,000 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable and accessible education ESU provides. Nearly 31,000 ESU alumni live in Pennsylvania.

University of Scranton

Gallo inducted into honor society

Michael Gallo, of Whitehall, was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society in political science. Membership is limited to juniors and seniors with a GPA of at least 3.4 in political science courses and an overall rank in the top third of the class. The honor society was founded in 1920.

Gallo is a junior political science major at the Jesuit university.

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