Lebanon Valley College

Young inducted into honor society

Syenna Young, of Coplay, is one of the Lebanon Valley College students inducted into the Psi Chi honor society as part of the college’s inquiry celebration. Affiliated with the American Psychological Association, Psi Chi is the national honor society for psychology or neuroscience majors or psychology minors. Students must have a college and departmental GPA of 3.2 or higher. Young, a graduate of Whitehall High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English and communications.

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. Close faculty-student relationships and mentoring are hallmarks of the LVC experience on its beautiful 370-acre campus.

The college encourages student participation in athletics, with 40% competing as NCAA Division III student-athletes in the Middle Atlantic Conference, and student leadership and involvement in more than 90 clubs and organizations. LVC offers generous financial aid and guaranteed merit scholarships that exceed $50 million annually, with 100% of students receiving financial aid or scholarships most years. Career success is integrated into the curriculum through the Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Career and Professional Development, starting in the first year on campus.

Eight miles from Hershey, this college of 1,600 undergraduate and more than 400 graduate students produces alumni who attend prestigious graduate and professional schools and are employed by top companies and school districts.

Lebanon Valley College

Ferenchak inducted into honor society

Megan Ferenchak, of Northampton, was recently inducted into Tri Beta, the biology department honor society. Ferenchak, a graduate of Northampton Area High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in biology.

Tri Beta is a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 200,000 people have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 553 chapters have been established throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

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. Close faculty-student relationships and mentoring are hallmarks of the LVC experience on its beautiful 370-acre campus.

The college encourages student participation in athletics, with 40% competing as NCAA Division III student-athletes in the Middle Atlantic Conference, and student leadership and involvement in more than 90 clubs and organizations. LVC offers generous financial aid and guaranteed merit scholarships that exceed $50 million annually, with 100% of students receiving financial aid or scholarships most years. Career success is integrated into the curriculum through the Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Career and Professional Development, starting in the first year on campus.

Eight miles from Hershey, this college of 1,600 undergraduate and more than 400 graduate students produces alumni who attend prestigious graduate and professional schools and are employed by top companies and school districts.

Pennsylvania State University

Sokol inducted into honor society

Kelcey Sokol, of Whitehall, was elected into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Pennsylvania State University. Sokol 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. Its mission is to “cultivate a community that celebrates and advances the love of learning.”

ESU

Students graduate

A total of 1,182 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania during three commencement exercises May 8 and May 9.

Bath: Sorayaa Mohammed, Bachelor of Science in computer science; James Pagliaro, Bachelor of Science in business management; Ryley Stanchock, Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders

Catasauqua: Kyra Jackson, Bachelor of Science in exercise science; Heba Mashriki, Master of Education in elementary education

Danielsville: Parker Flamisch, Bachelor of Arts in political science; Ryan Kovach, Bachelor of Science in physical education teacher education

Northampton: Kiersten Bindics, Bachelor of Science in special education; Jillian Fandl, Bachelor of Science in early child education (preK-4); Jennifer Imlay, Master of Education in instructional technology; Alexander Mello, Master of Science in exercise science; Jade Moseley, Bachelor of Science in public health; Andrew Ringer, Bachelor of Science in biology; Ashley Rolles, Master of Science in communication sciences and disorders

Walnutport: Laura Nederostek, Master of Education in elementary education; Katerina Samuels, Bachelor of Science in business management; Nicole Secara, Master of Education in instructional technology

Whitehall: Joelle Achkar, Master of Science in management and leadership; Marcus Arguilla, Bachelor of Science in athletic training; Bryce Bashore, Bachelor of Science in physical education teacher education; Elissa Daboura, Master of Science in clinical exercise physiology; Jaiden Lee, Bachelor of Science in accounting; Mekhi Lee, Master of Science in exercise science; Zayna Maamari, Bachelor of Science in finance; Melinda Quinones, Doctor of Education in educational leadership and administration; Anthony Saed, Bachelor of Science in early child education (PreK-4); Lauren Wolk, Bachelor of Science in special education

East Stroudsburg University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, opened in 1893 as East Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, ESU is a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 49 undergraduate programs, 20 master’s programs and two doctoral programs. More than 5,000 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable and accessible education ESU provides. Nearly 31,000 ESU alumni live in Pennsylvania.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Condomitti earns degree

Jagger Condomitti, of Danielsville, was among a record 3,762 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 8-9. Condomitti earned a Bachelor of Science in design from the college of architecture. The graduates are from 61 countries, 45 U.S. states and the District of Columbia and 230-plus Nebraska communities.

Capella University

Mann earns degree

Shannon Christine Mann, formerly of Coplay, graduated with summa cum laude distinction, from Capella University in December 2025, earning a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling. The upcoming ceremony will take place in June. Mann is a 2013 graduate of Whitehall High School.