Slippery Rock University

Slivka named to dean’s list

Alex Slivka, of Northampton, was named to Slippery Rock University’s dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. The dean’s list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits.

Slippery Rock University is a four-year, public, coeducational, regional comprehensive university that offers a broad array of undergraduate and select graduate programs to more than 8,000 students. SRU is one of 10 institutions and 14 campuses that make up Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. SRU is fully accredited by the Middle State Commission on Higher Learning.

Founded in 1889, SRU is shaped by its teaching (normal) school heritage. For more than 130 years, the university has embraced the same hardworking, tenacious personality espoused by the people of western Pennsylvania. With a steadfast yet adaptable commitment to intellectual development, leadership and civic responsibility, SRU provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that helps them become engaged citizens and succeed in their lives and professional careers.

Ohio University

Dorward, Mory named to provost’s list

Following the completion of each semester, Ohio University recognizes the academic achievements of its students by publishing the president’s, dean’s and provost’s lists. The provost’s list recognition is shared with high-achieving, part-time undergraduate students who exemplify academic success. Qualifying students must possess a 3.5 or greater GPA and between 6 and 11.99 credit hours attempted for letter grades that are used to calculate GPA.

In spring semester 2025, approximately 2,180 of Ohio University’s part-time undergraduate students qualified for the provost’s list, including Kelly Dorward, of Bath, and Zach Mory, of Northampton.

Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders. Our Athens campus offers students a residential learning experience in one of the nation’s most picturesque academic settings. Additional campuses and centers serve students across the state, and online programs further advance the university’s commitment to providing educational access and opportunity. Ohio University is a Carnegie R1-classified research-intensive institution with a record of advancing knowledge through discovery and innovation in the natural and biomedical sciences, humanities and arts and engineering.

Kutztown University

Students earn dean’s list

At Kutztown University, 2,193 students have been named to the spring 2025 dean’s list. To be eligible for this honor, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum GPA of 3.60.

Bath: Andre Paz, Katelyn Stuhldreher

Catasauqua: Kay Ranay Bedford, Valerie Davidheiser, Julia Dolon, Joseph Anthony Fischl, Stella Geneva Jones, Emily Miller, Chloe P. Moyer, Matthew Alexander Ritter, Ashley Turi Ritter, Juliza Nicor Rodriguez, Cole T. Schiffer, Jordan Soltis, Jakob Edward Velez, Kaitlyn Weiss, Wyatt Mathew Younes

Cherryville: Jad Marc Baroudi

Coplay: Nico Crachi, Jessica Lauren Davies, Yelitza Solangel Gonzalez, Sara Autumn Johnson, Erin Nicole Soldridge, Ollie Stroup

Danielsville: Rebekkah Galicki, Gianna Giselle Rodriguez

Northampton: Jill Rose Borger, Logan Nathan Brader, Bailey M. Brossman, Hannah Mae Crenko, Shantae Cuevas, Aurora Valencia Fantozzi, Conner R. Grabfelder, Laila Sandie Grantham, Maycen A. Harryn, Dezarae Marie Kirk, Rachael Victoria Moss, Vanessa Passanisi, Madeline Ashley Raub, Cierra Romano, Michael Robert Seidick, Maria Thamara Shehab, Sierra R. Strittmatter, Evan Robert Zwolenik

Walnutport: Natalie Grace Keller, Brooke Marie Peters, Ethan Connor Schrampf

Whitehall: Destiny S. Abreu, Rieanna Jennifer Atiyeh, Mazen Mustafa Ayash, Courtney Marie Bodnar, Samuel Alexis Caban, Isabella M. Cohen, Matthew Eskander, Marquett Angel Ferrell, Allison L. Gerancher, Diana L. Hazim, Tyler Lee Kies, Thomas M. Kloss, Emilia Valentina Landivar, Landon Abbas Mahmoud, A’Lana Marks, Jade Martin, Habiba Radwan, Nick Riedy, Kailyn Leeana Rothenberger, Joshua Ethan Schlosser, Nathaniel R. Schmoyer, Zachary James Schultz, Alyson M. Younes

Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown.

University of Rhode Island

Dean’s list is announced

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Selah Scarborough, of Bath, and Megan Wallitsch, of Whitehall, have been named to its spring 2025 dean’s list. To be included in his honor, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades, which are GPA applicable during a semester, and achieved at least a 3.30 quality-point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades, which are GPA applicable, earning at least a 3.30 QPA. Students named to the dean’s list represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York, New Jersey and many other states and countries.

The University of Rhode Island is a diverse and dynamic community whose members are connected by a common quest for knowledge. As a global education leader and the state of Rhode Island’s flagship public research institution, URI offers distinctive opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today’s world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow. Founded in 1892, URI now enrolls more than 18,000 students and offers more than 200 degree programs across nine schools and colleges.

James Madison University

Hutter graduates, named to president’s list

Whitehall resident Meghan Hutter graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May. Hutter was among 4,575 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Hutter was also named to the president’s list for the spring 2025 semester. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above.

Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. JMU is one of the nation’s leading lights in higher education, where students enjoy engaging relationships with world-class faculty who drive education innovation and support advanced research.

Saint Francis University

Korpics earns dean’s list

Raine Korpics, of Walnutport, majoring in health science, has been named to the dean’s list at Saint Francis University. Both the president’s and dean’s lists were announced June 4. A total of 777 students were named — 250 to the president’s list and 527 to the dean’s list.

Saint Francis University, Loretto, is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States. Its mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of faith, generosity, respect, discovery and joy. Saint Francis University offers traditional campus-based learning and competitive online and graduate degree offerings.