East Stroudsburg University

A total of 1,182 students will receive degrees during three commencement exercises May 8-9. Bethlehem Niloofar Aflatooni earned a master of education degree in special education. Chaise Albus earned a bachelor of science degree in business management. Lei Carr earned a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education (PreK-4). Michael Cora earned a master of science degree in athletic training. Rebecca Corado earned a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education (PreK-4). Joselyn Correa-Melendez earned a doctor of health science degree in health sciences. Taylor Curry earned a bachelor of arts degree in history. Brayden D’Amico earned a bachelor of science degree in sport management. Giovanni Fenu earned a bachelor of science degree in exercise science. Nathan Fogel earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting. Markella Fokas earned a master of science degree in exercise science. Parker Frey earned a bachelor of science degree in sport management. Marla Gonzalez earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science. Alora Gostony earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting. Kathleen Grundstein earned a bachelor of science degree in communication sciences and disorders. Jazmyn Hernandez earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology. Thomas Herstich earned a bachelor of science degree in digital media technologies. Austin Hoffert earned a bachelor of arts degree in communication. Abby Hornbaker earned a master of science degree in exercise science.

Stacy Hutchinson earned a bachelor of science degree in special and early childhood education. Fountain Hill Yamilet Ferrufino earned a master of science degree in communication sciences and disorders.

Muhlenberg College

Graduates of Muhlenberg College celebrated commencement May 17 at the PPL Center.

The following local students earned degrees as members of the Class of 2026.

Bethlehem

Chelsie Figueroa earned a bachelor of arts degree in English.

Benjamin Michael Krauss earned a bachelor of science degree, cum laude, in biology.

Mina Price earned a bachelor of arts degree, magna cum laude, in film studies.

Caden Shields earned a bachelor of business administration degree in business administration.

William Bates Skopal earned a bachelor of arts degree, magna cum laude, in history, with a minor in political science.

Alyson Van Dusen earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and creative writing.

Allison Waltz earned a bachelor of business administration degree, with distinction, in business administration.

Shanice Citira Williams earned a bachelor of arts degree, magna cum laude, in political science and international studies.

Daniel B. Zakariya earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science.

Amanda Del Polito earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership.

Donald Andrew Noble Jr. earned a master’s degree in applied analytics.

Fountain Hill

Alexander Christopher Pandullo earned a bachelor of science degree, cum laude, in neuroscience, with a minor in philosophy.

University of Scranton

Local residents were among the newest Scranton alumni receiving their degrees on Sunday, May 24, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Graduates must have completed their academic degree requirements in August and December of 2025, as well as January and May of 2026.

Jude Chichester earned a bachelor of science degree in physiology.

Ana Garippa earned a bachelor of science degree in biology.

John M. Labiak earned a doctor of nursing practice degree in nurse anesthesia.

Madison D. Langkamer earned a doctor ofpPhysical therapy degree in physical therapy.

Katrina J. Beaver earned a master of accountancy degree in accountancy.

Amy L. Gold earned a master of science degree in applied behavior analysis.

Cody Szabo earned a master of science degree in finance.

Cedar Crest College

On Saturday, May 9, Cedar Crest College honored the Class of 2026 during its 156th Commencement Ceremony at PPL Center in Allentown, Pa.

The following students from the Bethlehem area graduated with the Class of 2026.

Tami Turner graduated with a master of education.

Genesis Pagan graduated with a bachelor of science in criminal justice.

Madeline Chiorra graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing.

Elizabeth Fihlman graduated with a bachelor of arts in psychology.

Jenine Mostafa graduated with a bachelor of science in public health.

Samantha Engelhardt graduated with a doctor of occupational therapy.