East Stroudsburg University

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

Bethlehem: Grace Boburka, B.S. in Digital Media Technologies; Karen Buchanan, M.A. in Communication; Gisele Calcano, B.S. in Public Health; Gabriella Ciaccio, M.A. in Professional & New Media Writing; Elliott Colon, B.S. in Psychology; Michael Cora, B.S. in Athletic Training; Emily Doherty, B.A. in Communication; Alessio Flores, B.S. in Business Management; Markella Fokas, B.S. in Exercise Science; Ryan Frantz, B.S. in Exercise Science; Anays Fuertes, M.Ed. in Professional & Secondary Education; Amy Giannantonio, D.H.Sc. in Health Sciences; Corrin Gill, B.S. in Special and Early Child Education; Lara Hanna, B.S. in Psychology; Erin Heffron, M.Ed. in Elementary Education; Abby Hornbaker, B.S. in Exercise Science; Bryn Hornbaker, B.S. in Public Health; Dasha Jaime, B.S. in Criminal Justice; Nicholas Kasper, B.S. in Sport Management; Malaysia Kellem, B.S. in Criminal Justice; Anthony Maffea, B.S. in Sport Management; Hailey Miller, B.S. in Early Child Education (PreK-4); Modi Odotte, B.S. in Business Management; Rachel Olm, M.Ed. in Reading; Daniel Ott, B.S. in Environmental Studies; Paola Perez Plaza, B.S. in Middle Level Education; Theresa Pinho, M.Ed. in Elementary Education; Benjamin Piripavel, M.S. in Management & Leadership; Genesis Reyes, M.Ed. in Elementary Education; Isabella Rincon, B.A. in Political Science; Robert Rittenhouse, B.S. in Social Work; Yuleima Rivera, B.S. in Criminal Justice; Hector Rodriguez, B.S. in Accounting; Emely Rodriguez, B.S. in Public Health; Jack Rothenhausler, B.S. in Business Management; Amy Ruiz, B.S. in Business Management; Samantha Ruppert, M.S. in Athletic Training; Carolin Rusell Dezala, B.A. in Communication; Jaileen Soto, B.A. in History; Erilyn Spence, B.A. in Sociology; Mia Testa, B.A. in Communication; Elizabeth Updegrove, B.S. in Nursing; Megan Vanaman, M.A. in History; Deanna Webb, D.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Administration; Samantha Wertman, B.A. in Political Science; Jazmine Wheeler, M.Ed. in Special Education; Christian Williamson, B.S. in Business Management; Antonio Zabala, B.S. in Marketing.

Fountain Hill: Jonathan Arias-Abreu, B.S. in Biochemistry; Michelle George Zometa, B.S. in Accounting; Kathleen Shermetta, M.Ed. in Reading

Freemansburg: Nathalia Mendoza Gutierrez, B.S. in Biology; Jason Rodriquez, B.S. in Exercise Science

Moravaian University

Brian Demyan, son of Gary and Tina Demyan, of Bethlehem, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Moravian University May 3.

Brian attained two degrees: one in computer science and one in philosophy.

Geisnger School of Medicine

Patrick Kowalski of Bethlehem was among the 115 members of the class of 2025 receiving a diploma from Geisinger College of Health Sciences’ School of Medicine at the school’s 13th annual commencement ceremony May 10.

Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg’s class of 2025 celebrated commencement May 18 in the PPL Center. Bethlehem graduates include:

Eva Kamal Abboud who received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Abboud majored in political science.

Andrew D. Abrams received a Bachelor of Arts degree in media and communication.

Samantha Theresa Hoffman received a Bachelor of Arts degree. A graduate of Bethlehem Catholic HS, Hoffman majored in theatre.

Alex Sologub received a Bachelor of Arts degree. A graduate of Freedom HS, Sologub majored in finance.

Asher Hale Lichtenwalner received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Zoe Nicole Pizzuto received a Bachelor of Science degree. A graduate of Freedom HS, Pizzuto majored in neuroscience.

Damon Mark McCaulley received a Master in Organizational Leadership degree.

University of Scranton

Local residents were among the more than 725 graduates who took part in The University of Scranton’s undergraduate commencement ceremony May 18 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township.

Local graduates are: Kyle S. Kimler of Bethlehem, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice, and Joseph C. Rachwal of Bethlehem, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering management.

Cedar Crest College

The PPL Center in Allentown filled with students, staff, faculty and supporters May 10 to celebrate the accomplishments of Cedar Crest College’s class of 2025 at Commencement, including many local residents.

Freemansburg: Ivannia Diaz, a degree in social work and a certificate in child welfare.

Bethlehem: Gina Kutz, a certificate in instructional coaching; Karen Vidaurre-Richards, a degree in family/individual scross the lifespan NP; Delanya Wilson, a degree in occupational therapy; Nayomi Caraballo, a degree in social work; Gabrielle Marzigliano, degrees in forensic science and chemistry; Macie Lazar, a degree in psychology; Rema Younes, a degree in early childhood education; Karina Berrigan, a degree in nursing; Kimberly Pierre-Fils, a degree in nursing; Mariangeli Cartagena, a degree in social work and a certificate in child welfare; Katie Minervini, a degree in early childhood education; Crystal Williams, a master of business administration and a human resources management certificate; Rachel Hamilton, a degree in art; and Angelina D’Andria, a degree in art.

Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University is pleased to announce its graduates from the class of 2025. The following local students earned degrees.

Celia Lansing graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing and English – publishing & editing and Luke Rider graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting.

The Bethlehem Press dean’s list and honors listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.