KUTZTOWN, PA (07/10/2018)-- Kutztown University has conferred degrees on more than 1,225 students during the winter and spring semesters.
Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year.
The cumulative grade point average necessary for honor distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80.
The following students have been awarded degrees since the winter 2018 announcement.
Blaise Matthew Basile of Sewell (08080) Bachelor of Science in Cinema, Television and Media Production
Ashley L Davis of Moorestown (08057) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Paralegal Studies
Stephanie H Dean of Cinnaminson (08077) Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Taylor Downey of Hammonton (08037) Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Vincent John Elskamp of Marlton (08053) Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Conor Goggin of West Deptford (08066) Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Jecee Gosman of Galloway (08205) Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Cum Laude
Peter Grupico of Mount Holly (08060) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design Summa Cum Laude
Clark Hathaway of Woodstown (08098) Bachelor of Science in Cinema, Television and Media Production Summa Cum Laude
Sabrina Jackson of Lumberton (08048) Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Clinical Counseling
Nicholas John Karcher of Cherry Hill (08002) Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Alexandra Lombardo of Salem (08079) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Summa Cum Laude
Kasey McDonald of Chesterfield (08515) Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geography
Maryann Christine Nowlan of Atco (08004) Bachelor of Science in Special Education Summa Cum Laude
Courtney O'Neill of Stratford (08084) Bachelor of Science in Biology/Allied Health
Jacob Rangel of Chatsworth (08019) Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Samantha Rogers of Cape May Court House (08210) Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Kristin Lynn Rotan of Audubon (08106) Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Julia Taft of Burlington (08016) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design Magna Cum Laude
Savannah Weaver of Swedesboro (08085) Bachelor of Science in Art Education Magna Cum Laude
Jaclyn Alisa Ziegler of Mount Laurel (08054) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown, Pennsylvania. KU is just two hours from New York City; 90 minutes from Philadelphia. As the region's center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU's programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery. KU students select from more than 100 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU's NCAA Division II athletics program with 21 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery. For more information, please visit us at www.kutztown.edu.