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PENSACOLA, FL (01/14/2020)-- The following local students were named to the Dean's List by Dr. Troy Shoemaker, president of Pensacola Christian College, for academic achievement during the 2019 fall semester: Alex Miller of Dubuque (08027) Lorenzo Ang of Lindenwold (08021) Ruthie Bakley of Clementon (08021) Jennea Barclay of Berlin (08009) Deanna Caselli of Hammonton (08037) Alyssa Mandarano of Carney's Point (08069) Maria Mercadante of Egg Harbor City (08215) Brock Ott of Williamstown (08094) Ben Robinson of Deptford (08096) Paige Smekal of Medford (08055) Laura Snyder... Read more →

href="mailto:msepanic@camden.rutgers.edu">By Mike Sepanic Phoebe A. Haddon, chancellor of Rutgers University–Camden, has been named chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. She will lead the nine-member board for a two-year term. The board oversees the Bank’s direction and performance, and participates in the formulation of the Fed’s monetary policy through its reports on economic and financial conditions and its decisions on the Bank’s discount rate. A nationally noted leader in issues related to access and equity, Haddon is chancellor of... Read more →

READING, PA (01/13/2020)-- The following local student-athletes were named to the 2019 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Fall Academic Honor Roll for their achievements in the classroom during the Fall 2019 semester. Tyler Barrett of Mays Landing (08330) competed as a member of the Alvernia University Golden Wolves Cross Country Team during the Fall 2019 season. The Oakcrest High School graduate is studying Sport Management at Alvernia. Sean Barnard of Southampton (08088) competed as a member of the Alvernia University Golden Wolves Men's Soccer Team during... Read more →

CEDARVILLE, OH (01/14/2020)-- Cedarville University students were named to the Dean's List for fall 2019. This recognition requires the student to have a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. The following local students were named to the Cedarville University Dean's List for fall 2019: Matthew Schroll of Marlton, NJ Zachary Chin of Marlton, NJ Sean Ball of Haddon Township, NJ Jacob Lindaberry of Delran, NJ Olivia Hyland of Shamong, NJ Cedarville University, located between Dayton and... Read more →

IOWA CITY, IA (01/14/2020)-- Sabrina Casares of Galloway, NJ 08205was one of more than 1,800University of Iowa students to celebrate earning their degree from the UI during commencement ceremonies staged in December after the completion of the UI's fall 2019 semester. Casares received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with a major in Physical Therapy. Casares and the UI's newest graduates came from both near and far, some from the other side of the planet, drawn by the UI's nationally ranked academics, beautiful campus, competitive... Read more →

YORK, PA (January 2020)-- Over 1500 students were named to the 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. Emma Boeckle of Monroeville, NJ (08343) Zachary Campo of Woodbury, NJ (08096) Victoria Cox of Vineland, NJ (08360) Ryan DelaCruz of Woodlynne, NJ (08107) Amber-Lynn Deveney of Grenloch, NJ (08032) Anthony Digneo of Cherry Hill, NJ (08002) Rhyan Elwell of... Read more →

READING, PA (01/09/2020)-- The following students have been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the fall 2019 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. Oakcrest High School graduate Tyler Barrett of Mays Landing (08330) is studying Sport Management at Alvernia University. Palmyra High School graduate Tessa Beck of Palmyra (08065) is studying Occupational Therapy at Alvernia University. Cinnaminson High School graduate Samantha Burns of Cinnaminson (08077)... Read more →

ANNVILLE, PA (01/10/2020)-- Lebanon Valley College congratulates more than 700 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0. Ariana Genna of Newfield (08344), is pursuing a bachelor of arts in political science. Genna is a graduate of Camden County Vocational-Technical School. John Ricciuti of Alloway (08001), is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science. Ricciuti is a graduate of Woodstown High School. Paul Biagi of Vineland (08361),... Read more →

Cameron Bunn Named to Dean's List at Plymouth State University PLYMOUTH, NH (01/08/2020)-- Cameron Bunn of East Melbourne, VIC, has been named to the Plymouth State University Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the Fall 2019 semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Bunn is a Finance major at Plymouth State. About Plymouth State University Established in 1871,... Read more →

YORK, PA (01/08/2020)-- Over 1500 students were named to the 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. Emma Boeckle of Monroeville, NJ (08343) Zachary Campo of Woodbury, NJ (08096) Victoria Cox of Vineland, NJ (08360) Ryan DelaCruz of Woodlynne, NJ (08107) Amber-Lynn Deveney of Grenloch, NJ (08032) Anthony Digneo of Cherry Hill, NJ (08002) Rhyan Elwell of Pennsville,... Read more →

Rob Maraski named to Berry College Dean's List ROME, GA (01/07/2020)-- Rob Maraski of Cherry Hill, NJ., was named to the Fall 2019 Dean's List at Berry College. The Dean's List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Nationally recognized for academic excellence and as an outstanding educational value, Berry is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts college of approximately 2,100 students. For more... Read more →

Voorhees College Student Helps Children Become Engineers and Computer Scientists for a Day OLD WESTBURY, NY (01/07/2020)-- During a recent elementary school visit to the New York Institute of Technology Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center(ETIC), Chase Lauer of Voorhees was among the university's students who helped children to become computer scientists and engineers for a day. Lauer, who is studying Information Technology, and fellow NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences students joined Michael Nizich, Ph.D., ETIC director, in leading fifth-graders from Idle Hour Elementary... Read more →

Local residents graduate from Clemson University CLEMSON, SC (01/06/2020)-- Local students graduated from Clemson University at the 2019 fall semester ceremony. They are: Kayla M. Farquhar of Audubon, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing . Abigail L. Griswold of Tabernacle, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education . Daniel E. Keslar of Wall Township, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering . Seth Jacob Weinberg of Voorhees, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science... Read more →

READING, PA (01/06/2020)-- The following local students competed for the Golden Wolves cross country team during the fall 2019 season while studying at Alvernia University: Pitman graduate Paige McKenna of Pitman (08071) is studying Biochemistry at Alvernia University. Pitman graduate Sydni McKenna of Pitman (08071) is studying Management at Alvernia University. Mays Landing graduate Tyler Barrett of Mays Landing (08330) is studying Sport Management at Alvernia University. Alvernia is an active member of the Middle Atlantic Conference's (MAC) - Commonwealth Conference, the Eastern College Athletic... Read more →

READING, PA (01/06/2020)-- The following local students competed for the Golden Wolves women's soccer team during the fall 2019 season while studying at Alvernia University: Our Lady Of Mercy Academy graduate Heather Perna of Franklinville (08322) is studying Nursing at Alvernia University. Hammonton High School graduate Alyssa Simpers of Hammonton (08037) is studying Athletic Training at Alvernia University. Alvernia is an active member of the Middle Atlantic Conference's (MAC) - Commonwealth Conference, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the NCAA. Founded in 1912, the... Read more →

HARRISONBURG, VA (01/03/2020)-- Tahj'ae Coleman of Willingboro (08046) was a member of the EMU Student Government Association during the Fall 2019 semester. The Student Government Association consists of 4-5 executive members and 13 senators, nominated by the student body. The purpose of the Student Government Association, as stated in their constitution, is to develop responsible student leadership and to acknowledge the opportunity and obligation of students to participate in addressing student and institutional concerns. Members sponsor beneficial student activities and organizations, stimulate communication and cooperation... Read more →

Belmont University Announces Fall 2019 Dean's List NASHVILLE, TN (01/02/2020)-- The following students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Fall 2019 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Samantha Chambers of Oaklyn (08107) Jillian DeBrito of Wall Township (07719) Emily Kelly of Collingswood (08107) Alexsia Light of Absecon (08201) Ashleigh Neilio of Magnolia (08049) Jeffrey Toth of Northfield (08225) Judith Tunney of Galloway... Read more →

By Todd DeFeo | The Center Square An audit of the state’s voter registration system uncovered “potentially bad data and sloppy record-keeping,” but stopped short of saying the results revealed any inappropriate voting. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s examination of the Statewide Uniform Registry of Electors (SURE) found what he said were more than 50,000 cases with potentially inaccurate voter records. While he called the estimate conservative, the review “did not validate the thousands of cases/situations identified.” DePasquale, who is running for Congress, noted a lack... Read more →

Fifty-nine Muhlenberg College student-athletes were recognized for their performance in the classroom and on the field with their selection to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the fall 2019 season. To be named to the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and carry at least a 3.40 cumulative grade-point average. In addition, seven Mules were named to the Academic All-Centennial team for earning spots on the Academic Honor Roll and the All-CC team in their sport.... Read more →

LORETTO, PA (12/19/2019)-- Makaylea Vicari of Monroeville (08343), Physician Assistant Science major at Saint Francis University, has been inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success. The Saint Francis University chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) held its first induction ceremony of the 2019-2020 academic year on Saturday, December 7th at the DiSepio Institute for Rural Health & Wellness. 20 students were inducted into the NSLS and the event also recognized 1 additional member of the chapter who has completed... Read more →

LAMONI, IA (12/20/2019)-- The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2019 fall term have been announced, and Emily McKinney of Lumberton, NJ, has been named to the dean's list. Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the dean's list. Congratulations, Emily! Graceland commends you on your academic success. For more information visit www.graceland.edu and find Graceland University on Facebook and Twitter to follow additional student achievements. Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University in Lamoni,... Read more →

FAYETTE, MO (12/20/2019)-- Following the end of the 2019 Fall semester, Central Methodist University has released its most recent Dean's List. To make the CMU Dean's List, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester, among other criteria. The following local students met those criteria and were named to the list: Maria Cervello Sanjurjo of Barcelona Mireia Lopez Romeu of Barcelona Since its founding in 1854, CMU has evolved into a university that confers master's, bachelor's and associate's... Read more →

YORK, PA (12/20/2019)-- Over 200 students graduated from York College of Pennsylvania on Dec. 18 Bennett Alexander of Collingswood, NJ (08108); graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Victoria Cox of Vineland, NJ (08360); graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and Public Relations Anthony Digneo of Cherry Hill, NJ (08002); graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Allison Gallagher of West Deptford, NJ (08096); graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice David... Read more →

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (12/20/2019)-- The Psychology Department at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania hosted the 46th Biannual Research Forum on December 3, 2019 in the Niedbala Auditorium of the Hoeffner Science and Technology Center. The research forum was started over 20 years ago by Sussie Eshun, Ph.D., professor of psychology, and Richard Wesp, Ph.D., retired distinguished professor of psychology, as a venue to showcase the outstanding student research being done in the psychology department. It has steadily grown and now includes numerous research and internship... Read more →

ROCHESTER, NY (12/19/2019)-- Nazareth College is proud to announce that Ethan McAnally of Delran, NJ, has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2019 semester. A student's grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean's list at Nazareth. Nazareth College's academic strengths cross an unusually broad spectrum of 60 majors, including education, health and human services, management, the fine arts, music,... Read more →

ELMIRA, NY (12/19/2019)-- Mary McCafferty of Wall Township, NJ, has been named to the Elmira College Dean's List for the Fall 2019 Term. Full-time undergraduate students registered for at least 12 computable credit hours and earning a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher at the end of Term I or Term II are placed on the Dean's List at the College. Founded in 1855, Elmira College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering 30-plus majors, an honors program, 17 academic honor societies,... Read more →

PAUL SMITHS, NY (12/19/2019)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at Paul Smith's College during the fall 2019 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. Danielle Lockwood of Cape May Court House, majoring in Natural Resources Conservation and Management. Brianna Snyder of Petersburg, majoring in Fishers and Wildlife Science. Benjamin Keys of Absecon, majoring in Fishers and Wildlife Science. Kayleen Snyder of Corbin City, majoring in Environmental Science. Ray Derman of Blackwood, majoring in Forestry.... Read more →

BATON ROUGE, LA (12/17/2019)-- Ashley Lucas of Chesterfield, New Jersey, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Lucas was initiated at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Lucas is among approximately 30,000 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 →

BLOOMSBURG, PA (12/16/2019)-- The Bloomsburg University Alumni Association awards Alumni Legacy Scholarships each year to current Bloomsburg University students who are a child or grandchild of a Bloomsburg University graduate. The scholarship has been a longstanding tradition of the Alumni Board of Directors, and has provided $216,059 in scholarships since 1998. BU alumni can register their child or grandchild every fall that their student is registered for Spring classes at the university. Jacob Nocentino, a computer science / mathematics major from Woolwich Twp, was one... Read more →

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (12/2019)-- A total of 486 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at the Winter Commencement ceremony today, Saturday, in Koehler Fieldhouse. The following local students will receive degrees: Kelsey Nusbaum of Villas (08251) William Stewart of Moorestown (08057) East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in 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 58 undergraduate programs, 21 master's programs and... Read more →

Will Host Semifinal December 14 ALLENTOWN, PA (12/2019)-- What happens when an elite offense meets an elite defense? In this case, the defense prevailed hands down. The fourth-ranked Muhlenberg football team defeated sixth-ranked Salisbury, 24-8, to advance to the NCAA Division III semifinals for the first time in program history. Roger Baldacci, Class of 2023, of Sewell (08080) is a member of Muhlenberg's football team. Muhlenberg will host the semifinal game in the NCAA Division III football playoffs against North Central on Saturday, December 14,... Read more →

ELMIRA, NY (12/12/2019)-- Mary McCafferty, Wall Township, NJ, was one of three players on the nationally-ranked Elmira College women's ice hockey team sweeping all three United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) North Division weekly awards for the first time this season, as announced by the league office on December 3. Sophomore forward Mary McCafferty '22 was named UCHC Player of the Week for the first time as a Soaring Eagle. First-year forward Kelly Matthews '23 received Rookie of the Week honors, while junior Elizabeth Hanson '21... Read more →

SCRANTON, PA (12/11/2019)-- Local residents were among nine students at The University of Scranton who received the 2018-19 Frank O'Hara medals. Frank O'Hara medals were given to students with the highest grade-point averages in their first, second and third year in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management and the Panuska College of Professional Studies for the 2018-19 academic year. The awards, named in honor of the late Frank O'Hara who served the University for 53 years in various administrative positions,... Read more →

Fryar to graduate from Chadron State College CHADRON, NEB. (12/11/2019)-- Tyree Fryar of Burlington, N.J. (08016) will be among 229 candidates for graduation Friday at Chadron State College. Fryar will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts. Dr. Beth Wentworth, Mathematics Professor, will speak at the graduate ceremony in Memorial Hall at 2 p.m. CSC 2014 alumnus Danny Reynaga, an attorney with Legal Aid of Nebraska, will speak at the undergraduate ceremony in the Chicoine Center at 4 p.m. Following is the list of candidates expected... Read more →

TROY, NY (12/09/2019)-- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) women's track & field captains have been announced and Kassie Kromish of Marlton 08053 and Cherokee High School has been tabbed for a leadership role. Kromish, a distance runner, ran the 3000 and 5000 during indoor and the 5000 and 10000 in outdoor. She established two career-bests during the winter as she ran 11:12.94 in the 3000 at Middlebury College and 18:54.06 in the 5000 at the Liberty League Championship. A civil engineering major, Kromish ran a... Read more →