PennWest University

Venema, Baron named to dean’s list

Nearly 3,000 undergraduate students at PennWest University have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester, recognizing their outstanding academic achievement. Among them are Pam Venema, a PennWest Global Online student from Whitehall, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in legal studies, and Jodi Baron, a PennWest Global Online student from Whitehall, pursuing a certificate in speech language pathology. To be eligible for the dean’s list, degree-seeking undergraduate students must earn a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.4 while taking at least 12 graded credits.

Belmont University

Hosni earns dean’s list

Marley-Paige Hosni, of Coplay, was among more than half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester dean’s list. Approximately 55% of the university’s 6,934 undergraduate students qualified this semester. Dean’s list eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality-grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tenn., Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The university is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report). As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character and wisdom who possess a transformational mindset and are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

Kutztown University

Borger inducted into honor society

Jillian Borger, of Northampton, was recently elected to membership into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Kutztown University. Borger is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann, who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and its territories. Its mission is to “cultivate a community that celebrates and advances the love of learning.”

Southern New Hampshire University

President’s list is announced

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the fall 2025 president’s list. The fall term runs September-December.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.7 and higher for the reporting term are named to this list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits during each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer.

Catasauqua: Steve Francis

Coplay: Jocelyn Serrano

Danielsville: Dean Beers, Damien Olsovsky

Northampton: John Taylor, Amanda Munoz, Crystal Compton

Walnutport: Jesica Caldwell

Whitehall: Jennel Deas, Nicholas Souders, Emma Bilheimer, Luis Rivera

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 93-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H. Recognized as one of the “Most Innovative” regional universities 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.

Angelo State University

Students graduate

Angelo State University conferred 652 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 644 graduates, including Hayley Fenstermaker, of Whitehall, during the 2025 fall commencement exercises Dec. 12, 2025, at the ASU Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas. Fenstermaker earned a Master of Business Administration degree in business administration.

Angelo State University, founded in 1928, is a thriving four-year public school in Texas. Our Ram family environment and core values help students feel at home, a place where they know faculty and staff care deeply about their success.

A member of the Texas Tech University System with campuses across the state, Angelo State has been designated a Hispanic-serving institution by the U.S. Department of Education and ranked as one of The Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” in the nation since 2010. It is also a college of distinction, a “Military Friendly School” and a first-gen forward institution.

Southern New Hampshire University

Dean’s list is announced

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the fall 2025 dean’s list. The fall term runs September-December.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.5 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to this list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits during each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer.

Danielsville: Joseph Schwarz, Katherine Kornhausl

Northampton: Anthony Michael Rodriques, Victoria Carson

Walnutport: Alyssa Getz

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 93-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H. Recognized as one of the “Most Innovative” regional universities 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.