Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Kordalski graduates

Matthew Kordalski, of Walnutport, graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania in December 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Education in early childhood education.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked public university located in picturesque Lancaster County, in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high-quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners. Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.

Kutztown University

Students earn degrees

Kutztown University has conferred degrees for 480 students for the 2025 fall semester and 2026 winter session. Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year. The cumulative grade-point average necessary for honors distinction is with cum laude, 3.4; magna cum laude, 3.6; and summa cum laude, 3.8.

Bath: Sophia Adelle Bretzik, Bachelor of arts in English

Catasauqua: Emily Miller, Bachelor of Science in special education, magna cum laude

Cherryville: Jad Marc Baroudi, Bachelor of Science in business administration-marketing

Coplay: Michelle Menkowski, Master of Arts in counseling; Ollie Stroup, Bachelor of Arts in history and Bachelor of Science in library science, magna cum laude

Northampton: Aurora Valencia Fantozzi, Bachelor of Science in elementary education:prek-, summa cum laude; Samarjit Singh Gill, Bachelor of Science in computer science; Laila Sandie Grantham, Bachelor of Arts in English; Kaylee R. Hacker, Bachelor of Science in psychology-general, cum laude; Dezarae Marie Kirk, Bachelor of Science in secondary education-English SPU, summa cum laude; Ashlee Elizabeth Winkle, Bachelor of Science in general studies; Evan Robert Zwolenik, Bachelor of Science in special education, summa cum laude

Walnutport: Sierra Franco, Bachelor of Science in psychology-general, magna cum laude

Whitehall: Mazen Mustafa Ayash, Bachelor of Science of business administration-supply chain management, magna cum laude; Max Alejandro Barajas, Bachelor of Arts in English professional writing; Courtney Marie Bodnar, Bachelor of Science in psychology-general, magna cum laude; Aliyha Johana Carrasquilla, Bachelor of Science in business administration-accounting; Isabella M. Cohen, Bachelor of Science in elementary ed: prek-4; Emma M. Garneau, Master of Education in instructional technology-digital classroom technology; Allison L. Gerancher, Bachelor of Science in psychology-general, magna cum laude; Emilia Valentina Landivar, Bachelor of Science in psychology-general; Alyssa Joye Reynard, Master of Education in secondary education

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.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Ramos inducted into honor society

Geomarie Ramos, of Whitehall, 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 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Ramos 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.”

Central Penn College

Samin earns dean’s list

Amna Samin, of Whitehall, has been named to Central Penn College’s dean’s list for the winter 2026 term. Samin is currently working toward an associate degree in applied science in surgical technology. To qualify for the designation, an undergraduate student must carry six or more credits and earn a GPA of 3.5 or better for the term.

Opportunities start at Central Penn College, where students gain the educational foundation to transform potential into professional success. Since 1881, the college has been a leading source of career-focused education for students in Pennsylvania and beyond. Strategically situated in Summerdale, just miles from the capital city of Harrisburg and major public and private employers, Central Penn College offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, along with certificate and diploma programs, in a variety of professional fields, giving lifelong leaders the tools they need to succeed.

Emerson College

Blose, Diehl named to dean’s list

Taylor Blose, of Catasauqua, and Birdi Diehl, of Coplay, were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester at Emerson College, Boston. Blose is majoring in writing, literature and publishing, and Diehl is majoring in journalism. The requirement to make this honor is a GPA of 3.7 or higher for that semester.

Emerson College is uniquely dedicated to the arts and communication, educating and inspiring storytellers and artists to impact and advance creative industries and media throughout the world. Distinguished faculty spearhead a dynamic curriculum and guide several thousand undergraduate students and 1,300 graduate students to exhibit an unyielding spirit of creativity, professionalism and critical thought to transform lives and make a profound impact on our community and beyond. Based in the world-class city of Boston, Mass., opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the city’s theater district, the college offers experiential learning programs in Boston and across the globe: at Emerson Los Angeles, located in Hollywood, at its 14th-century castle, in the Netherlands and at 28 global programs. Emersonians, including 58,000-plus alumni, shape industries, inspire change and amplify voices that redefine our culture.

Muhlenberg College

Kaur inducted into honor society

Harmanjit Kaur, of Northampton, was one of 17 Muhlenberg College students who were inducted into the pre-health honor society Alpha Epsilon Delta March 29. A graduate of Northampton Area High School, Kaur is a member of the Class of 2028 studying biochemistry. Alpha Epsilon Delta is the national honor society for students who plan to enter the health professions. Student must have completed at least three semesters of pre-health coursework with at least a 3.2 GPA.

Muhlenberg alumnus John Evan McGinniss, M.D., Class of 2006, shared remarks with the inductees.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, four-year residential, liberal arts college in the city of Allentown, with nearly 2,000 bachelor’s and master’s degree-seeking students and a high return on investment. The college’s curriculum and experiences are designed to open doors to new ideas, discoveries, friendships and a lifetime of personal and intellectual growth.

Lebanon Valley College

Rowland inducted into honor society

Andrew Rowland, of Coplay, was inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon, the college’s honor society celebrating academic achievement and volunteer service. Rowland, a graduate of Parkland High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy in exercise science and physical therapy. To be eligible for this award, students must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.600, complete at least 45 credits of coursework at LVC and achieve the bronze level of service hours (as determined by the office of service and volunteerism) after the fall semester before graduation. Inductees are formally welcomed into the society at a spring banquet.

Lebanon Valley College, founded in 1866, offers 50 majors in the health professions, sciences, education, business and digital media and the arts and humanities. Hands-on learning, internships and research are emphasized. LVC offers five direct-entry (bachelor’s to master’s) programs to streamline graduates’ entry into LVC graduate programs in business and the health professions.