Kutztown University

Dean’s list is announced

At Kutztown University, 2,261 students have been named to the fall 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 grade-point average of 3.6.

Bath: Andre Paz, Mallory Shrubsall, Andrew Szeplaki, Taylor Ziegler

Catasauqua: Kay Bedford, Stephanie Crogan, Frankie Czine, Valerie Davidheiser, Julia Dolon, Joseph Fischl, Stella Jones, Emily Miller, Chloe Moyer, Maya Osorto, Ashley Ritter, Jon Rizzo, Zachary Rizzo, Juliza Rodriguez, Christopher Smell, Jordan Soltis

Coplay: Nico Crachi, Sara Johnson, Sincere Miles, Erin Soldridge, Ollie Stroup

Danielsville: Gianna Rodriguez

Northampton: Shelly Ann Alexander, Ahmed Battah, Logan Brader, Bailey Brossman, Hannah Crenko, Shantae Cuevas, Elanna Erdman, Aurora Fantozzi, Dezarae Kirk, Rachael Moss, Vanessa Passanisi, Cierra Romano, Michael Seidick, Devuhn Singh, Camryn Strittmatter, Sierra Strittmatter, Evan Zwolenik

Walnutport: Jevin Fritz, Reece Johnson, Jalyn Lesher, Brooke Peters, Alex Schrampf

Whitehall: Mazen Ayash, Angela Bruneio, Samuel Caban, Isabella Cohen, Audrey Cullen, Aryanna Donlon, Matthew Eskander, Marquett Ferrell, Allison Gerancher, Diana Hazim, Noel Hernandez, Thomas Kloss, Landon Mahmoud, A’Lana Marks, Jade Martin, Rand Matta, David Mendez, Habiba Radwan, Nick Riedy, Kailyn Rothenberger, Joshua Schlosser, Nadia Shahda, Jessica Taveras Hernandez, Alyson 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. As the region’s center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU’s programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery.

KU students select from more than 130 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 23 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery.

For more information, visit kutztown.edu.

Susquehanna University

Tepes earns degree

Susquehanna University is pleased to announce Olivia Tepes, of Northampton, graduated summa cum laude from Susquehanna with a Bachelor of Arts in communications in December 2025.

Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.

James Madison University

Szulborski named to dean’s list

Bath resident Eliana Szulborski has been named to the dean’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2025 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Szulborski is working toward in Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

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. With state-of-the art amenities and facilities, students have access to NCAA Division 1 athletics. JMU also has the highest postgraduation job levels of all Virginia colleges.

Hofstra University

DiOdoardo earns dean’s list

Anthony DiOdoardo, of Bath, excelled during the fall 2025 semester at Hofstra, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the dean’s list. DiOdoardo’s major is mechanical engineering.

Hofstra University’s primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures and supports learning. At Hofstra, new ideas take shape through collaboration, engagement and interaction. Hofstra students create their success with small classes and dedicated faculty, alongside a beautiful campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach.

Bucknell University

Dean’s list is announced

Bucknell University congratulates Landon Caley, of Northampton, on being named to the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Caley is a member of the Class of 2028, majoring in mechanical engineering.

A student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.

McDaniel College

Strohl named to dean’s list

Kohler Strohl, of Northampton, has been recognized for outstanding achievement by being named to the McDaniel College fall 2025 dean’s list with honors. Highest honors are earned for a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher, high honors for a GPA of 3.7-3.89 and honors for a 3.5-3.69 GPA.

McDaniel College, founded in 1867, is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original “Colleges That Change Lives,” McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, more than 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

Commonwealth University

Dean’s list is announced

Commonwealth University congratulates the more than 2,500 students who were named to the fall 2025 dean’s list. The dean’s list, prepared at the end of each semester, recognizes those students who have achieved academic distinction. To qualify for this honor, the student must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5, on a 4.0 scale, in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades.

Bloomsburg

Bath: Phillip Berkowitz

Coplay: Dylan Fili, Avery Kline, Emily Rowland

Danielsville: Kendall Iasiello, Raegan Iasiello, Kylie Lebish

Northampton: Dylan Dimmick, Kehley Kochan, Taylor Kranzley, Abigail Legath, Duane Milnes, Kaitlyn Renson

Walnutport: Isabelle Sawarynski

Whitehall: Kayleigh Fisher, Amr Shehata

Lock Haven

Walnutport: Stefany Steckel, Lauren Straub

Frostburg State University

Saul earns dean’s list

Brooke Saul, of Northampton, has been named to the dean’s list at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Md., for outstanding academic achievement for the fall 2025 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester GPA of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Frostburg State University is one of the 12 institutions of the University System of Maryland. FSU is a comprehensive, residential regional university and serves as an educational and cultural center for western Maryland.

Midwestern State University

Sallit graduates

Elizabeth Ann Sallit, of Whitehall, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care in respiratory care from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, in fall 2025. Midwestern State University had 485 undergraduate and graduate students in fall 2025 with the provision they meet all requirements as prescribed by the faculty and administration. Honor requirements are a GPA of 3.9-4.0 for summa cum laude.

Commonwealth University

Students named to president’s list

Commonwealth University congratulates the more than 700 students who were named to the fall 2025 president’s list. The president’s list, prepared at the end of each semester, recognizes the students who have achieved academic distinction. To qualify, the student must have earned a GPA of 4.0 in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades.

Bloomsburg

Bath: Braedyn Chobin, Emma Tomaro

Coplay: Wali Shakeel

Danielsville: Emily LaCoe

Northampton: Crissa Andrew

Whitehall: Alexander Eddinger, Jovanni Martinez

Lock Haven

Walnutport: Dominic Kintz