SUNY Purchase

Breininger named to dean’s list

Beatrice Breininger, of Coplay, has been named to SUNY Purchase’s dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Breininger is studying theatre design/technology. To be eligible for this honor, students must carry a semester grade-point average of 3.5 for bachelor of arts and bachelor of science programs and 3.75 for bachelor of fine arts and bachelor of music performance programs. They must take a minimum of 12 credits.

SUNY Purchase, part of the State University of New York network of 64 universities and colleges, is a dynamic campus that combines conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students.

University of Maryland Global Campus

Steigerwalt earns degree, president’s list

Rebecca D. Steigerwalt, of Walnutport, earned a Master of Distance Education and E-Learning from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2026. Steigerwalt was one of more than 7,300 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the spring 2026 term. She also earned president’s list. To qualify for this list, students must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of 4.0.

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military service members. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide and more than 100 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland.