East Stroudsburg University

Students earn dean’s list

A total of 1,867 students have been named to the dean’s list at East Stroudsburg University for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year, as announced by Margaret Ball D.M.A., the university’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Bath: Hunter Corrow, Emma Hess, Sorayaa Mohammed, Ryley Stanchock, Gunnar Zeiner

Catasauqua: Aidan Gerhard, Ian Juica

Coplay: Kale Kumernitsky

Danielsville: Parker Flamisch, Andrew Landino, Tyler Mikovitch, Timothy Wenrich

Northampton: Kiersten Bindics, Jillian Fandl, Zachary Held, Evan Hughes, Allison Lindenmoyer, Chloe Peifly, Janelle Siekonic

Walnutport: Evan Druckenmiller, Kayleigh Lewis, Julia Mertz, Katerina Samuels, Grace Shaner

Whitehall: Bryce Bashore, Jaylyn Gallardo, Jaleel Gonzalez, Janaya Kelliehan, Jaiden Lee, Anthony Saed, Armonie Torres

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.

Frostburg State University

Saul named to 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 spring 2026 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester grade-point average 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.

For more information, visit frostburg.edu or Facebook. Follow FSU on X.

Alvernia University

Students graduate

Alvernia University celebrated the Class of 2026 by conferring a record number of 800 degrees at Santander Arena in downtown Reading May 9, the culmination of a weekend of events.

Bath: Abigail Faulkner, Bachelor of Arts in PK-4 education; Kristin Kemmerer, Associate of Science in applied health

Danielsville: Brittney Benson, Master of Education in special education

Whitehall: Joyce Lu, Master of Science in athletic training and Bachelor of Science in healthcare science

Founded in 1958, Alvernia University is a Catholic comprehensive university known for its mission-driven, community-engaged education that prepares students for high-impact, high-earning careers. Its SOLAR culture of care supports student success across eastern Pennsylvania through flexible program offerings, including an online presence and strong partnerships. More than 18,000 Alvernia alumni create a network of ethical leaders and engaged citizens.

For more information, visit alvernia.edu.