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WESTMINSTER, MD (06/21/2022)-- McDaniel College announces its Spring 2022 Dean's List, recognizing full-time undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement, including: Mary Clothier of Lumberton Township (08048) with High Honors Jessica Luhr of Mount Laurel (08054) with Honors Madison Whalen of Magnolia (08049) with High Honors Angela Dinunzio of Moorestown (08057) with Honors Jennifer Robinson of Sicklerville (08081) with Honors Billy Wheatley IV of Galloway (08205) with Highest Honors Nicholas Razze of Pitman (08071) with Honors Erin Cunnane of Cinnaminson (08077) with Highest Honors Logan Sweeney of Mount Laurel (08054) with Highest Honors Katelyn Van Mater of Sewell (08080) with Honors... Read more →

Georgia Tech Spring 2022 Graduates Announced ATLANTA, GA (06/24/2022)-- The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute's 262nd Commencement exercises on May 6-7, 2022, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Among the graduates were: Dylan Adriano of Sewell (08080) - Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering with Honors Madeline Bowne of Cherry Hill (08034) - Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering Danielle Brown of Mullica Hill (08062) - Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with Highest Honors Rahul Golhar of Cherry Hill (08002) - Master of Science in Computer Science Aakash Gupte... Read more →

Alvernia announces spring 2022 Dean's List READING, PA (06/22/2022)-- Over 700 students were named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. Congratulations to the following students who earned this distinction due to their continued dedication and hard work: Taylor Suto of Jobstown 08041 Alexis McCollum of Cherry Hill 08003 Kayla Wittje of Blackwood 08012 Justin Fortuna of Williamstown 08094 Todd Minshall of Medford 08055 Claire Huynh of Cherry Hill 08003 Kyra Connolly of... Read more →

Local Residents Named to The University of Scranton Spring 2022 Dean's List SCRANTON, PA (06/17/2022)-- Local residents were among than 1,700 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2022 spring semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean's List. The list includes students from the Jesuit university's College of Arts and Sciences, Kania School of Management and Panuska College of Professional Studies. The students are: Matthew R. Bispo of... Read more →

Ohio University's 2022 Spring Graduates ATHENS, OH (06/17/2022)-- List of Ohio University's 2022 spring graduates. Carley Atkisson from Egg Harbor Twp graduated with a MS Civil Engineering from Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology in spring 2022. Nina Breder from Marlton graduated with a BSN Baccalaureate Nursing from Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions in spring 2022. Caitlin Florio from Bordentown graduated with a BSN Baccalaureate Nursing from Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions in spring 2022. More than 4,400 students graduated with bachelor's, master's or doctorate degrees from Ohio University for spring semester... Read more →

CONGRATULATIONS! YORK, PA (06/17/2022)-- More than 1400 students were named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List at York College of Pennsylvania. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. Jennifer Poole of Burlington, NJ, a 2022 Forensic Chemistry major Chakeeya Coleman of Willingboro, NJ, a 2024 Pre-Nursing major Chakenya Coleman of Willingboro, NJ, a 2024 Pre-Nursing major Sara D'Aloia of Marlton, NJ, a 2022 Marketing major Morgan Marshall of Mount Laurel, NJ, a 2022 Nursing major Amanda Lapinski of Medford, NJ,... Read more →

CNBNews graphic file BETHLEHEM, PA (06/17/2022)-- During Commencement ceremonies in May 2022, Lehigh University conferred 1,092 Bachelor's degrees, 394 Master's degrees and 33 Doctoral degrees. Of the more than 1,500 graduates, degree recipients came from 41 states and 42 countries outside of the United States. Kara Bonner of Medford, NJ (08055) with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major(s) in Journalism with High Honors Daniel Brody of Bridgeton, NJ (08302) with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major(s) in Psychology & Theatre with Highest Honors Liz Buck of Marlton, NJ (08053) with a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering... Read more →

Kutztown University Announces Spring 2022 Dean's List KUTZTOWN, PA (06/08/2022)-- More than 1,850 students have been named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60. Julia Lynne Amoroso of Swedesboro, NJ (08085) Kelly N Askins of Galloway, NJ (08205) Emma N Bowers of Burlington, NJ (08016) Madison T Brzozowski of Mickleton, NJ (08056) Olivia E Buccilli of Mount Laurel, NJ (08054) Jake Max Cook of Somers Point, NJ (08244) Nathan D Draper... Read more →

Local Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont BURLINGTON, VT (06/02/2022)-- This year's commencement at the University of Vermont-the 221st in its history-marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions. The following students graduated from the University of Vermont during commencement ceremonies in May, 2022. Alina Fensterer of Voorhees graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Gabrielle Beske-Somers of Mullica Hill graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. Samantha Smoger of Ventnor City graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in... Read more →

Spring 2022 Dean's List at Delaware Valley University DOYLESTOWN, PA (06/02/2022)-- These students were honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester. Heather Bertino of Williamstown, NJ Daniel Arone of Westampton, NJ Anthony Duca of Turnersville, NJ Gus Perna of Hammonton, NJ Victoria Smith of Hainesport, NJ Morgan Keener of Swedesboro, NJ Deja Smith of Berlin, NJ Zachary Underwood of Pine Hill, NJ Erin Wolf of Palmyra, NJ Julia Lorenz of Marlton, NJ Andrew Papia of Voorhees, NJ Emily Locke of Somers Point, NJ Cole Lachowicz of Monroeville, NJ Samantha Adams of... Read more →

Dean's List for the Spring 2022 Semester WILKES-BARRE, PA (06/01/2022)-- Wilkes University Provost David Ward announced the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits. Jahel Duran-Diaz of Pleasantville Lindsay Weaver of Somers Point Rylee Gaskill of Mays Landing Lauren Beaver of Mount Laurel Madelyn Zavada of Burlington Noah Taylor of Lumberton William Costner of Bordentown Dante Gazzola of Cherry Hill Emily Lass of Cherry Hill Mikayla Ronczka of Voorhees Nickolas Gazzola of Cherry Hill Dawson Tallant of Cape... Read more →

Local Students Graduate from Washington College CHESTERTOWN, MD (05/23/2022)-- About 250 students received undergraduate degrees from Washington College during the 239th Commencement exercises on May 22, 2022. The following local students earned degrees: Christopher Baker of Moorestown graduated with a BA in Business Ryan Colbert of Sicklerville graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Business Jenna Daunoras of Hammonton graduated with a BA in Business Olivia Levin of Cape May graduated with a BA in Psychology Provost Michael Harvey presided over the traditional academic ceremony, which was held on the Campus Green with family, friends and loved ones in... Read more →

Wilkes University Awards Over 700 Degrees at 75th Spring Commencement WILKES-BARRE, PA. (05/23/2022)-- Wilkes University awarded over 700 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 75th spring commencement ceremonies on May 21. The ceremony for graduate students receiving doctoral and master's degrees was held at 10 a.m., while the ceremony for undergraduates receiving bachelor's degrees was held at 3 p.m. Both ceremonies were held in the McHale Athletic Center in the Simms Center on Main, 169 S. Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. The more than 700 degrees awarded brings Wilkes University's 2021-22 total degree conferrals to 1,288. Before both ceremonies, the... Read more →

Confers Degrees and Presents Awards at Commencement Ceremony MIDWAY, KY (05/18/2022)-- At the May 14 Commencement Ceremony, Midway University conferred degrees on 83 graduate students and 246 undergraduate students who completed their coursework over the last academic year. This graduating class included individuals from 31 states and 7 countries. During the ceremony, two awards were presented by the University - the President's Award and the Midway Woman Award. Noah Ray (Reardan, Washington), President's Award - The President's Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a Midway University graduate. This award is presented to a graduate who has demonstrated excellence in... Read more →

from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine conferred Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees upon its Class of 2022 at commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 15 SCRANTON, PA (05/19/2022)-- Meredith Hanrahan of Ventnor City was among the members of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's Class of 2022 who received an MD degree at commencement ceremonies held Sunday, May 15. Julie Byerley, M.D., M.P.H., Geisinger Commonwealth's president and dean, welcomed guests and graduates. Greetings were offered on behalf of the school's board of directors by board chair Virginia McGregor and Geisinger CEO Jaewon Ryu, M.D. William Jeffries, Ph.D., vice... Read more →

2022 Rowan baseball team ANNVILLE, PA – Tenth-ranked Rowan will open play in the NCAA Baseball Annville Regional against Mitchell College on Friday, May 20 at 10 a.m. at McGill Field. The Profs (30-8) are seeded first in this regional while Mitchell (30-11) is fourth. In the second game at 1:30 p.m., 24th-ranked and second-seeded Washington & Jefferson (35-8) will face the host, third-seeded Lebanon Valley (30-14). The winners of Friday's game will play at noon on Saturday, while the losers will face off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The double-elimination format will continue through Sunday. All three teams other... Read more →

McKenzie Melvin and Emily August Honored by NJAC PITMAN, NJ (May 18, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)– Two Rowan Softball Student-Athletes scored New Jersey Athletic Conference Weekly Honors in the final report of the season. McKenzie Melvin was named the NJAC Player of the Week with teammate Emily August selected as the NJAC Pitcher of the Week. The duo were named to the NCAA Regional All-Tournament Team as the Profs advanced to the championship series over the weekend but fell in a tough 3-2 defeat to the host Tufts to end the postseason ride. Melvin batted .357 (5-for-14) with four runs, two stolen bases,... Read more →

SNHU Announces Winter 2022 President's List MANCHESTER, NH (05/17/2022)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2022 President's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits over two consecutive terms (EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6). Joshua Piper of Joint Base... Read more →

CNBNews graphic file READING, PA (05/13/2022)-- Albright College's class of 2022 graduates will celebrate the 162nd Commencement Ceremony at Santander Arena on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The event will be livestreamed on Albright's Commencement website. Gasperio Joseph Alessi of Marlton, N.J., (08053) is earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. A graduate of Cherokee High School, Alessi majored in Sociology: Criminology as a member of the class of 2022 at Albright College. Gabrielle Marie Boggs of Linwood, N.J., (08221) is earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. A graduate of Mainland Regional High School, Boggs majored in Sociology: Family Studies, Early Childhood... Read more →

Eric Burns Earns Spring Semester Dean's List Recognition at Ohio Wesleyan University DELAWARE, OH (05/13/2022)-- Eric Burns of Pine Hill, NJ, has been named to the 2022 spring semester Dean's List at Ohio Wesleyan University. To earn Dean's List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation's premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Through its... Read more →

Alexei Saab Was Trained by Hizballah’s External Terrorist Operations Component in the Use of Firearms and Bomb-Making and Gathered Intelligence in New York City and Elsewhere in Support of Attack-Planning Efforts Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ALEXEI SAAB, a/k/a “Ali Hassan Saab,” a/k/a “Alex Saab,” a/k/a “Rachid,” was convicted today of receiving military-type training from a designated foreign terrorist organization, Hizballah, marriage fraud conspiracy, and making false statements, following a two-week trial before the Honorable Paul G. Gardephe. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “A unanimous jury found today that Alexei... Read more →

Gabriella Oteri of Somerdale Inducted into Muhlenberg College's Tri-Alpha Honor Society ALLENTOWN, PA (05/13/2022)-- A Community of Pathfinders By: Kristine Yahna Todaro Gabriella Oteri of Somerdale (08083) is one of 19 students recently inducted into Tri-Alpha, an honor society for first-generation college students, at Muhlenberg College. "Being a first-generation college student means that we have the privilege of multidisciplinary learning at an undergraduate institution, which generations before us did not have," said Sofia Herrera '22, a speaker at the 2022 Tri-Alpha Honor Society Induction Ceremony. "And we can open doors for others to have the same opportunity." Herrera, a neuroscience... Read more →

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (05/10/2022)-- A total of 1,021 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at a commencement ceremony on May 8 at Eiler-Martin Stadium. A total of 800 bachelor's degrees, 214 master's degrees and seven doctoral degrees were awarded. Fall 2021 Graduates, whose degrees were conferred in December, were invited to participate in the ceremony. The following local students were among those to graduate from East Stroudsburg University: Robert Swartz of Bellmawr (08031) Emily Cubler of Burlington (08016) Koodsha Manjaro of Westampton (08060) Kelly O'Donnell of Barrington (08007) Margaret Cyliax of Somerdale (08083) Amanda Schuler of... Read more →

Bob Jones University Students Named to President's List GREENVILLE, SC (05/10/2022)-- The following students are among over 620 Bob Jones University students named to the President's List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the President's List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester. The following local students were named to the President's List: Ethan Harris, a Sophomore Nursing major from Mullica Hill. Liberty Pagliarini, a Junior Nursing major from Franklinville. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University provides an outstanding regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely... Read more →

Michael Walton of Gloucester City Inducted into Marketing Honor Society at Scranton SCRANTON, PA (05/03/2022)-- Michael Walton of Gloucester City was among the 14 University of Scranton students inducted into Mu Kappa Tau, the national honor society for marketing. The national honor society was founded in 1966 to recognize scholarship and high academic accomplishment among marketing students. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 2016. Walton is a junior marketing major at the Jesuit university. The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Goldey-Beacom College Student-Athletes Awarded Chi Alpha Sigma Honors WILMINGTON, DE... Read more →

MONTCLAIR, NJ (05/02/2022)-- The Montclair State Department of Athletics held its National Student-Athlete Day Celebration on April 25. The event recognized the members of the 3.0 Club along with the induction of the newest class into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society. In addition, the Highest GPA award and Team GPA awards were presented, along with the Scholar-Athlete Team, which featured a student-athlete from each program. Our records indicate that one or more of these honorees are from your coverage area. They include: Linsey Champa of Hammonton (08037) Lauren Pickul of Audubon (08106) Sam Ray of Williamstown (08094) Jackie Kinder... Read more →

READING, PA (05/02/2022)-- After a full year of work, 22 Albright College students are presenting completed senior theses research. Each senior thesis is a major undertaking and the culmination of concentrated independent research, vetted by a faculty advisor and a committee of faculty readers. Each senior thesis is a major undertaking and the culmination of at least a year of concentrated independent research, vetted by a faculty advisor and a committee of faculty readers. A graduate of Camden Catholic High School, Cecelia Ensell of Merchantville, N.J., (08109) is studying Psychobiology: Behavioral at Albright while working with Professor of Psychology, Professor... Read more →

Emerson College Student Olivia Tighe of WenonahParticipates in Emerson Stage Production of Into the Woods BOSTON, MA (04/19/2022)-- Olivia Tighe from Wenonah, New Jersey (08090) participated in Emerson Stage's production of Into the Woods. The musical follows the story of fairytales, misfortunes, and the consequences of decisions. The show was performed in the Emerson Cutler Majestic theater on April 14th and 16th. Tighe is majoring in Stage and Production Mngmnt and is a member of the Class of 2023. Emerson Stage and the Department of Performing Arts are where the next generation of actors, designers, stage managers, technicians, administrators, and... Read more →

CNBNEWS FACE OF DEFENSE FEATURE Army Master Sgt. Charles E. Hosking Jr. Army Master Sgt. Charles E. Hosking Jr. was on his third deployment to Vietnam during his 24th year of service when he was killed in action saving his fellow Special Forces soldiers. He unhesitatingly gave his life for theirs, and for that, he earned the Medal of Honor. Hosking was born on May 12, 1924, in Ramsey, New Jersey, to Charles Sr. and Luella Hosking. He had a younger brother named Robert, and they both attended Ramsey High School. According to military records, Hosking ran away from home... Read more →

BATON ROUGE, LA (04/08/2022)-- The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Kelly Gurcsik of Collingswood (08108) at Fordham University Jerome Grant of Mays Landing (08330) at Fordham University Zachary Abu-Orf of Pitman (08071) at Fordham University They are among approximately 25,000 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 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of... Read more →

BOSTON, MA (04/08/2022)-- Thomas Garback of Sewell, NJ 08080 earned membership into the 2022 Purple Key Leadership Society at Emerson College. Participants were honored during the annual Emerson Recognition & Achievement (ERA) Awards on Friday, April 8 in the Robert J. Orchard Stage in the Paramount Center. The Purple Key Leadership Society recognizes a select group of seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service, solid academic achievement, and a commitment to civic engagement. Thomas Garback is majoring in Writing, Lit Publishing (4+1) and is a member of the Class of 2022. About Emerson College Based in Boston, Massachusetts, opposite... Read more →

DOYLESTOWN, PA (03/29/2022)-- These students were inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for students who have achieved an academic average of 3.5 or higher during their first year or term of higher education. Julia Balzer of Browns Mills, NJ, was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta. Deirdre Rambo of Hammonton, NJ, was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta. Emily Sadlon of Bordentown, NJ, was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta. Zachary Underwood of Pine Hill, NJ, was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta. Erin Wolf of Palmyra, NJ, was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta. Heather Bertino of Williamstown, NJ, was inducted... Read more →

East Stroudsburg University Places Over 400 Students with Hands-on Learning Experiences this Semester EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (03/24/2022)-- Over 400 East Stroudsburg University students are gaining hands-on experience this semester through internships, clinical, and student teaching placements. These student interns are majoring in more than 20 programs, including accounting, art + design, athletic training, biology, business management, communication, communication sciences and disorders, computer science, criminal justice, digital media technologies, education, English, environmental studies, exercise science, finance, hotel restaurant and tourism management, marketing, nursing, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and sport management. Emma Billings, a Middle-Level Education from Gloucester City, N.J.,... Read more →

MONTCLAIR, NJ (03/24/2022)-- Givonna Boggans, a/an Journalism from Glassboro, NJ was one of 18 students selected to participate in an episode of "The College Tour," an Emmy-nominated show available on streaming platforms that allows prospective students to travel virtually across America for an inside look at colleges and universities. A crew from "The College Tour" visited campus in October 2021, taping more than a dozen segments that cover all things Montclair, including campus life, academics, internships, research and service opportunities. In the episode, Boggans shares with prospective students how Montclair helped them to soar, representing the University's true Red Hawk... Read more →

Saint Francis University Students Named to President's and Dean's Lists LORETTO, PA (03/10/2022)-- Congratulations to the nearly 850 Saint Francis University students who made one of the Fall 2021 Honors Lists: Presidents or Dean's. To achieve either list, students must have full-time status and attain a quality point average of 4.000 (President's) or 3.500 (Dean's) on 12 or more credits during a single semester, with no continuing or incomplete grades. Brooke Benson, Psychology of Berlin, NJ (08009), Dean's Haley Connor, Psychology of Voorhees, NJ (08043), Dean's Julianna Crisfulla, Health Science PA of Logan Township, NJ (08085), Dean's Saint Francis University... Read more →

BATON ROUGE, LA (03/17/2022)-- The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Taylor Olian of Belmar (07719) at Nova Southeastern University Emma Ricciardelli of Brigantine (08203) at Nova Southeastern University Kristina DiGaetano of Cherry Hill (08034) at Nova Southeastern University Heizel Prince of Egg Harbor City (08215) at Nova Southeastern University Jadyn Laramore of Egg Harbor Township (08234) at Nova Southeastern University Regina Bothwell of Lumberton (08048) at Nova Southeastern University Megan Giarraputo of Medford (08055) at Nova Southeastern University Rhea... Read more →

photo provided Widener University students who visited Florida over spring break in connection with a civil engineering team project included, from left, Zachary Billie, Ryan McNamee, Aniruddha Patel, Aidan DePietropaolo, Sean McDonnell and Brinton Hadler. +++++ CHESTER, PA (03/14/2022)-- A group of Widener University civil engineering students traveled to Florida during their spring break in connection with their senior project. The project has focused on the development of an installation and environmental assessment manual for underground refuse containers. The group dropped by BayCare Ballpark - the Phillies' spring training stadium in Clearwater, Florida - where they viewed waste containers for... Read more →

CHESTER, PA (02/25/2022)-- Widener University has announced students named to the President's List for academic achievement during the fall 2021 semester. They include: Marissa Fowler of Woodbury, NJ, 08096. Fowler is studying Criminal Justice. Morgan Hagerty of Vineland, NJ, 08361. Hagerty is studying Education. Sarah Hurley of Woodbury, NJ, 08096. Hurley is studying English. Madison Smith of Salem, NJ, 08079. Smith is studying History. Stephen DiDonato of Williamstown, NJ, 08094. DiDonato is studying Political Science. Megan Sharp of Clayton, NJ, 08312. Sharp is studying Political Science. Sarah Bachand of Browns Mills, NJ, 08015. Bachand is studying Biomedical Engineering. Madeline Dutterer... Read more →

Students named to RIT Dean's List for Fall 2021 Semester ROCHESTER, NY (02/28/2022)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the Fall 2021 Semester. Carly Strohl of Marlton (08053), who is in the new media design program. John Keane of Sicklerville (08081), who is in the illustration program. Colin McDonald of Marlton (08053), who is in the computer science program. Angel Gray of Cherry Hill (08034), who is in the illustration program. Rita DeNicuolo of Turnersville (08012), who is in the illustration program. Zaven Kazandjian of Mount Laurel (08054), who is in the... Read more →

DOYLESTOWN, PA (02/23/2022)-- These students were honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester: Samantha Adams, a resident of Browns Mills, NJ Daniel Arone, a resident of Westampton, NJ Julia Balzer, a resident of Browns Mills, NJ Heather Bertino, a resident of Williamstown, NJ Ms. Emma Bittmann, a resident of Bellmawr, NJ Alyssa Blackmon, a resident of Marlton, NJ Zachary Dahms, a resident of Mantua, NJ Francesca Dileo, a resident of Delran, NJ Anthony Duca Jr., a resident of Turnersville, NJ Ms. Aubrey Errickson, a resident of Millville, NJ Olyvia Evanko, a... Read more →

CEDARVILLE, OH (02/21/2022)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at Cedarville University for Fall 2021. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Gracia Di Stefano of Cinnaminson (08077) majoring in Allied Health, Olivia Hyland of Shamong (08088) majoring in Nursing, Abigail Moore of Monroeville (08343) majoring in English, Johnathon Revell of Deptford (08096) majoring in Management, Emma Sahl of Brigantine (08203) majoring in Nursing, Maxwell Thompson of Cherry Hill (08002) majoring in Allied Health, Daniel Zoccola of Carneys Point (08069) majoring... Read more →

Local Residents Earn Award from WGU JERSEY CITY, N.J. (Grassroots Newswire) February 17, 2022 - The following local residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. * Ashley Krimmel of Sewell, N.J. has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Health Professions. * Patrick Schoudt of Woodbury Heights, N.J. has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Health Professions. About WGU Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access... Read more →

RADFORD, VA (02/14/2022)-- Radford University conferred 594 undergraduate and graduate degrees during the 2021 winter commencement exercises. On Dec. 11, 2021, 461 graduate and undergraduate degrees were awarded at the Dedmon Center on main campus in Radford, Virginia, and 133 degrees were presented at Radford University Carilion events in Roanoke, Virginia. Alumnus Brian Robinson '93 delivered the keynote address. Robinson is Goldman Sachs's head of prime brokerage sales for the Americas. "As you embark on your journey, know there's going to be potholes, peaks, valleys, ups, downs, whatever. But put some soul into it. Put your soul into it," Robinson... Read more →

Caldwell, N.J., February 16, 2022 - The following students were among the 663 students named to Caldwell University's fall 2021 Dean's list, according to Peter Ubertaccio, Ph.D., vice president for academic affairs at the University. In order to achieve this honor, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and complete at least 12 credits during the semester. * Paige Clegg of Deptford (08096) * Julie White of Gloucester City (08030) * Abby Laphan of Sewell (08080) About Caldwell University Caldwell University is a four-year, Catholic Dominican university, founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic located... Read more →

WEST HARTFORD, CT (02/14/2022)-- The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President's Honors List and the Dean's List for Fall 2021. Dana Brooks of Sicklerville (08081) was named to the President's Honors List and the Dean's List Emily Dunn of Medford (08055) was named to the President's Honors List and the Dean's List Andrew Dunne of Cherry Hill (08003) was named to the President's Honors List and the Dean's List Emerson Fischer of Linwood (08221) was named to the President's Honors List and the Dean's List Leah Hummel of Wenonah (08090)... Read more →

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2021 Dean's List WORCESTER, MA (02/07/2022)-- A total of 2,054 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI's fall 2021 Dean's List. The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Dean's List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects. "WPI's academic programs are rigorous and require a level of independence beyond what is required in traditional courses. WPI students work on open-ended problems for communities around the world.... Read more →

ITHACA, NY (02/03/2022)-- Ithaca College congratulates students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. Benjamin Church of Cape May Ch (08210) Aren Duffy of Marlton (08053) Jared Jefferson of Burlington (08016) Shannon King of Moorestown (08057) Emily McGrath of Audubon (08106) Sophia Mozzachio of Audubon (08106) Julia Scott of Moorestown (08057) Kiley Sullivan of Westmont (08108) Madelynn Thompson of Cinnaminson (08077) Thomas Zieger of Cherry Hill (08003) Robert Zweesaardt of Eastampton Township (08060) About Ithaca College Founded in 1892, Ithaca College is a residential college dedicated to building knowledge and confidence through a continuous cycle of theory,... Read more →

(The SECOND of a four-part CNBNEWS series Dumbing Down American Education) Dorothy Philbin I CNBNews Contributor THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY (VIX) ...Dumbing Down Education Part I A friend of mine has a grandson who will graduate from high school in June. No big thing? The grandson is graduating with a high school diploma plus an Associate's Degree. By taking advanced placement courses this student was able to polish off two years of college while in high school. Should students be able to do this? Are they learning as much by taking AP courses online as they would in a... Read more →

Related:THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY (X) Advanced Placement Courses--Part Two images courtesy of unsplash.com DOROTHY PHILBIN l CNBNews CONTRIBUTOR There has been a lot of controversies this week about two educational issues. The first issue is the banning of books in public schools and the second is the revelation of the terrible reading levels in the Baltimore School District. First things first. Why are so many books being considered for banishment? That answer goes back to virtual learning as a result of COVID. Parents were watching teachers teach and they could sit in on the lessons. Many of the gray... Read more →

READING, PA (02/01/2022)-- To be eligible for the Dean's List, Albright College students must earn a GPA of 3.75 or better while taking a minimum of three letter-graded courses during a semester. Local fall 2021 Dean's List members include: Nicolette Zehner of Swedesboro, N.J. (08085). A graduate of Kingsway Regional High School, Zehner studied Art and Early Childhood Education during the fall semester. Dylan Cope of Williamstown, N.J. (08094). A graduate of Williamstown High School, Cope studied Political Science and Public Policy & Administration with a minor in Legal Studies during the fall semester. Evan Carr of Bordentown, N.J. (08505).... Read more →