Commonwealth University

Students graduate

Commonwealth University congratulates the more than 800 students who graduated during the spring 2026 semester. All students are from Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg, unless otherwise noted.

Coplay: Coral Shivok, nursing; Kate Musselman, school counseling

Danielsville: Emily LaCoe, early childhood education (PK-4), cum laude

Northampton: Christian Fritz, business administration; Kehley Kochan, biology; Duane Milnes, chemistry/premedical science studies, magna cum laude; Kaitlyn Renson, early childhood education (PK-4), cum laude; Dylan Dimmick, technical leadership, cum laude

Walnutport: Isabelle Sawarynski, audiology and speech-language pathology, cum laude

Whitehall: Yazline Aponte, criminal justice; Alexander Eddinger, technical leadership, summa cum laude; Amr Shehata, digital forensics and cybersecurity, magna cum laude; Geomarie Ramos (Commonwealth University-Lock Haven), telemental health/trauma informed counseling

Hofstra University

DiOdoardo named to dean’s list

Anthony DiOdoardo, of Bath, excelled during the spring 2026 semester at Hofstra University, achieving a grade-point average of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on this 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.

Grove City College

Zajac earns dean’s list

Julie Zajac, from Bath, a junior biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Students eligible for this list have a GPA of 3.4 to 3.59.

Grove City College (gcc.edu) is a highly distinctive, nationally ranked comprehensive Christian liberal arts college that equips students to pursue their unique callings through a Christ-centered, academically excellent and affordable learning and living experience. The college is grounded in permanent ideas and conservative values, committed to the foundations of free society and develops leaders of the highest proficiency, purpose and principles to advance the common good. Established in 1876, the college is a pioneer in independent private education and accepts no federal funds. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 70 majors on a picturesque 180-acre campus north of Pittsburgh. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Grove City College is routinely ranked as one of the country’s top colleges by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and others based on academic quality and superior outcomes.

East Stroudsburg University

Flamisch inducted into honor society

On April 23, East Stroudsburg University’s department of political science and economics held the joint induction ceremony for the Iota Chi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society) and Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor Society of Economics). Parker Flamisch, of Danielsville, was among the students recognized. The ceremony recognized the academic achievements of the most outstanding students studying political science and economics. The membership criteria for the Iota Chi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha for undergraduate students is completion of a minimum of 12 credits in political science, an overall GPA of 3.0 or better and a major GPA of 3.5 or better. Graduate students enrolled in degree programs of political science must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better. The membership criteria for Omicron Delta Epsilon for undergraduate students is completion of a minimum of 12 credits in economics, an overall GPA of 3.0 or better and a major GPA of 3.0 or better.

William J. Hagan, Class of 2009, attorney at Wollmuth Maher and Deutsch LLP, made the keynote address. In the speech, Hagan shared memories about ESU and highlighted the importance of personal relationships that students can cultivate with peers and faculty members. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Margaret Ball, D.M.A. and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Nieves Grunerio-Roadcap also delivered remarks during the ceremony.

Millersville University

Dean’s list is announced

Millersville University proudly recognizes students who demonstrated exceptional academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester by earning a place on the dean’s list. Eligible students must achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Catasauqua: Delaney Troxell, Class of 2027, special education

Danielsville: Zane Kessler, Class of 2027, environmental earth and ocean sciences

Northampton: Elliot Borzillo, Class of 2027, social work; Kaitlyn McCarthy, Class of 2027, early childhood education; Camryn Mello, Class of 2026, psychology; Morgan Sommer, Class of 2027, early childhood education; Gavin Rusnock, Class of 2027, applied engineering and technology management

Walnutport: Aidan Micheli, Class of 2026, management

Whitehall: Withney Alexandre, Class of 2028, psychology; Dayra Herrera, Class of 2029, early childhood education

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked public university located in picturesque Lancaster County. 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.

Delaware Valley University

Students named to dean’s list

The following students were honored for academic achievement by being named to Delaware Valley University’s spring 2026 dean’s list.

Catasauqua: Brianna Bashore

Northampton: Ashlyn Thomas, Ian Ventresca

Whitehall: Greg Sommer

Delaware Valley University is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the university offers 27 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master’s degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country’s top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.