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Announces Fall 2021 Dean's List KUTZTOWN, PA (01/19/2022)-- More than 1,920 students have been named to the Fall 2021 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. Christina M Alepa of Lumberton, NJ (08048) Kelly N Askins of Galloway, NJ (08205) Abigail K Begolly of Lumberton, NJ (08048) Emma N Bowers of Burlington, NJ (08016) Madison T Brzozowski of Mickleton, NJ (08056) Olivia E Buccilli of Mount Laurel, NJ (08054) Olivia Eilbacher of Cherry Hill, NJ... Read more →

A record 100,000+ annual drug-related deaths, news that illicit fentanyl is the #1 killer of 18 – 45 year-olds drives grassroots momentum calling for federal action Akron, OH — Today Families Against Fentanyl announced it had surpassed 25,000 signers of its petition asking the United States government to declare illicit fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD). They join a who’s who of bipartisan leaders who are calling for the WMD designation. The milestone was achieved in the aftermath of CDC data released in 2021 projecting that more than 100,000 people died of drug-related causes in the previous calendar year,... Read more →

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Fall 2021 Term TUSCALOOSA, AL (01/19/2022)-- A total of 11,979 students enrolled during the fall 2021 term at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). Gianna Lorito of Bridgeton (08302) was named to the Deans List list. Shannon Conover of Brigantine (08203) was named to the Deans List list. Joseph Hoffman of Chesterfield (08515) was named to the Presidents List list. Matthew Kay of Cinnaminson (08077) was named to the... Read more →

CENTER VALLEY, PA (01/12/2022)-- DeSales students made the Fall 2021 Dean's List. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must have a minimum 3.50 GPA on no fewer than 12 credit hours. William Pollick of Sea Isle City (08243) and majoring in Biology Grace Allison of Lake Como (07719) and majoring in Theatre Christopher O'Callaghan of Cherry Hill (08002) and majoring in Computer Science Danielle DePre of Cherry Hill (08002) and majoring in Nursing Kinjal Bhavsar of Columbus (08022) and majoring in Medical Studies Amelia Smith of Glendora (08029) and majoring in Criminal Justice Suzanne Polashock of Hainesport (08036) and... Read more →

CAMDEN, N.J. – JAN. 10, 2022 – New Jersey American Water will replace nearly three miles of aging water main in Lumberton starting this week. The project also includes replacing 19 fire hydrants and 329 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 4-, 6- and 8-inch transite water lines that were installed in the 1950s with new 6-, 8- and 12-inch ductile iron main along the following streets: Buttonwood Court entire length Estate Road entire length Forrest Court entire length Glenwood Road from Sheffield Terrace to 59 Glenwood Road Hemsing Drive entire length Indian... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan University will serve as the host of the 2022 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship, with the semifinal and final rounds to be held at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium on November 19 and 20. Rowan had previously been selected to host the 2024 championship, but switched hosting opportunities with Washington and Lee, the originally scheduled 2022 championship host. Washington and Lee is now scheduled to host the 2024 DIII Field Hockey Championship. This marks the first time ever that the University will host the final rounds of the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship. Rowan, however,... Read more →

Nearly 1,000 students make it onto Fall 2021 President's List at Coastal Carolina University CONWAY, SC (01/10/2022)-- Nearly 1,000 students earned a spot on the President's List for the Fall 2021 semester at Coastal Carolina University. Students recognized include: Atiana Addari, a Early Childhood Education major from Burlington, NJ, 08016. Megan Bozzi, a Recreation and Sport Management major from Linwood, NJ, 08221. Sarah Buckley, a Communication major from Millville, NJ, 08332. Natalie Corson, a Communication major from Millville, NJ, 08332. Nevaeh Deichert, a Accounting Pre-Major major from Mantua, NJ, 08051. Cole Hancock, a Intelligence & National Security Studies major from... Read more →

Nearly 2,500 make the Dean's List at CCU CONWAY, SC (01/10/2022)-- Nearly 2,500 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester. Students who make the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester. Students recognized include: Vincent Abate, a Management Pre-Major major of Tabernacle, NJ (08088) Makenna Albanese, a Recreation and Sport Management major of Joint Base MDL, NJ (08641) Ryan Barley, a Marketing major of Mt. Laurel, NJ (08054) Jared Barnes, a Economics major of Stratford, NJ (08084) Taylor Barnhart, a Early Childhood Educ Pre-Major... Read more →

SRU announces fall 2021 dean's list SLIPPERY ROCK, PA (01/07/2022)-- Slippery Rock University has announced its dean's list for the fall 2021 semester. The dean's list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits. The following students from your area were recognized: Christopher Andersen of Wenonah. Synclaire Angelow of Maple Shade. Nicholas Ferzetti of Ocean City. Jacquelyne Friebis of Eastampton. Justin Gibson of Mount Laurel. Madison Kelley-Whitman of Audubon. Benjamin Moore of Pine Hill. Heavyn Perez of Vineland. Emme... Read more →

WINCHESTER, VA (01/07/2022)-- Shenandoah would like to honor the 1,024 students who made the Fall 2021 Dean's List. To be considered for the Dean's List, students must complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Andrew Lafay of Tabernacle (08088) Isabelle Howley of Burlington (08016) Gabriella Raspanti of Sewell (08080) Rebecca Briant of Mount Holly (08060) Brianna Lincks of Bridgeton (08302) Dylan Elliott of Sicklerville (08081) Elizabeth McGee of Moorestown (08057) Shenandoah University was established in 1875, and is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax and Loudoun counties.... Read more →

WILLIAMSBURG, KY (01/03/2022)-- University of the Cumberlands is proud to congratulate its newest graduates on a job well done! The following students from your local area received a degree from Cumberlands this fall or winter: Khyati Sheth of Mullica Hill, NJ (08062), received their Master of Business Administration in Manas Kumar Kanchala of Mays Landing, NJ (08330), received their Master of Science in Information Technology Pruthviraj Manne of Cherry Hill, NJ (08003), received their Master of Science in Project Management Mahesh Namballa of Cherry Hill, NJ (08003), received their Master of Science in Project Management The university wishes these students... Read more →

BURLINGTON, VT (01/04/2022)-- To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school. Joshua Mccauley of Cherry Hill (History major, College of Arts and Sciences) Kennedy Brown of Bellmawr (Civil Engineering major, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences) Claire Decencio of Haddonfield (Professional Nursing major, College of Nursing and Health Sciences) Cara Muller of Haddonfield (Environmental Sciences major, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources) Lydia Sander of Haddonfield (Communication Sciences and Disorders major, College of Nursing... Read more →

SCRANTON, PA (01/03/2022)-- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (Geisinger Commonwealth) conferred master of biomedical sciences (MBS) degrees upon students who composed Geisinger Commonwealth's second cohort of the MBS Class of 2021. Commencement ceremonies were held virtually on Saturday, December 18 beginning at 1 p.m. Alana Rachelle Smith, one of the graduating MBS students, sang the National Anthem. Greetings were offered by Steven J. Scheinman, M.D., Geisinger Commonwealth's president and dean, while Akindele Olagunju, MD '19, MBS '14 delivered the keynote speech. Dr. Olagunju is a second-year diagnostic radiology resident at Brown University. During a special ceremony honoring first-generation-to-college graduates, Michelle... Read more →

BURLINGTON, VT (01/04/2022)-- To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school. Joshua Mccauley of Cherry Hill (History major, College of Arts and Sciences) Kennedy Brown of Bellmawr (Civil Engineering major, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences) Claire Decencio of Haddonfield (Professional Nursing major, College of Nursing and Health Sciences) Cara Muller of Haddonfield (Environmental Sciences major, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources) Lydia Sander of Haddonfield (Communication Sciences and Disorders major, College of Nursing... Read more →

ADELPHI, MD (12/23/2021)-- The following local students were named to the Dean's List for the fall term at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. Kym Alston of Moorestown Clifford Browne of JBMDL Sebastian Calderon of Franklinville Jeffrey Clinton of Carneys Point Caitlyn Cook of Cinnaminson Katelyn Criss of McGuire AFB Emily DeRose of Hammonton Alexander Dobran of Bordentown Rodney Dowell of... Read more →

By Richard Walker AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Nov 09, 2021 When you think of dominant American Legion Baseball programs, most started their successes soon after the program began in 1925. Not at Boyertown, Pa. The program nicknamed “Bears” didn’t win a state title until 1969 and didn’t make its first American Legion World Series appearance until 1977. It also became arguably the country’s most dominant American Legion Baseball program of the 1980s and has advanced to the ALWS in three different decades. That success created a culture that new coach Justin Konnick hopes to continue. “The town of Boyertown lives for... Read more →

2021-22 ROSTER | 2021-22 SCHEDULE KUTZTOWN, Pa. -- Unfinished business seems to be the mantra around the Kutztown University wrestling program heading into 2021-22. The Golden Bears are 1-0 to start the season and return to action Jan. 8, 2022, at the Kutztown Duals. KU is led by head coach Robert Fisher, who is in his 21st year at the helm of the Golden Bears. Michael Albergo of Longport, NJ (08403). James Potts of Cherry Hill, NJ (08034). Collin Wickramaratna of Marlton, NJ (08053). The Golden Bears had two legitimate shots at national titles with 133-pounder Collin Wickramaratna (Marlton, N.J./Cherokee)... Read more →

HAMILTON, NY (12/21/2021)-- Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses for a conventional letter grade during the spring 2021 semester earn the Dean's Award with Distinction. Jackson Fox of Moorestown, NJ(08057), is a graduate of Moorestown Friends School who is a History major at Colgate. Jordyn Gross of Burlington, NJ(08016), is a graduate of Burlington Township High Sch who is a Environmental Geography major at Colgate. Koryn Lafferty of Cape May, NJ(08204), is a graduate of Lower Cape May Reg High School who is a Undeclared major at Colgate.... Read more →

...at Human Performance Lab Students in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science (SNHES) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are getting hands-on experience researching physical fitness best practices at the school’s Human Performance Lab. EWING, NJ December 22, 2021 – Students in the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science (SNHES) at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are getting hands-on experience researching physical fitness best practices at the school’s Human Performance Lab. “Currently, we are examining the effects of different warm-up protocols on maximal aerobic power in children (8-12 years old). In short, a warm-up is... Read more →

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (12/21/2021)-- A total of 345 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at the conclusion of the Fall 2021 semester. All degrees will be conferred upon completion of final coursework. Casey D'Alessandro of Shamong (08088) is among the 345 students graduating from ESU this semester Garrett Lugiano of Deptford (08096) is among the 345 students graduating from ESU this semester Alyssa Mesi of Turnersville (08012) is among the 345 students graduating from ESU this semester Madison Redfield of Mickleton (08056) is among the 345 students graduating from ESU this semester Jordyn Wigglesworth of Glassboro... Read more →

MILWAUKEE, WI (12/20/2021)-- Sara Fifth, from Millville, was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering's Honors List for the 2021 Fall Quarter. Fifth is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Undergraduate students who have earned a GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) for this quarter are on the Honors List. Milwaukee School of Engineering (www.msoe.edu) is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. The independent, non-profit university has about 2,700 students and was founded in 1903. MSOE offers bachelor's and... Read more →

ESU Celebrates Casey D'Alessandro and all Teacher Preparation Graduates An East Stroudsburg University teacher preparation graduate points to a sign that reads "Congratulations, Warrior Teachers!" during a celebration, photo provided EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (12/20/2021)-- On Friday, December 17 East Stroudsburg University held celebrations to recognize and honor fall 2021 teacher preparation graduates from the Colleges of Education, Arts and Sciences, and Health Sciences. Students and their guests were treated to a buffet meal where they were given ESU Warriors shirts as a keepsake of their time at ESU and something to wear in the future classrooms. After the meal students... Read more →

Over 1400 Students Named to Dean's List for the Fall 2021 Semester at York College of Pennsylvania YORK, PA (12/20/2021)-- Over 1400 York College of Pennsylvania Students Were Named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2021 Semester Zachary Brida of Shamong (08088) Zachary Campo of Woodbury (08096) Danielle Cassel of Cape May (08204) Chakeeya Coleman of Willingboro (08046) Chakenya Coleman of Willingboro (08046) Khadija Doukali of Magnolia (08049) Colman Ermi of Bordentown (08505) John Kennevan of Shamong (08088) Amanda Lapinski of Medford (08055) Briar-Rose Lemma of Cape May Court House (08210) Reagan Licata of Cape May Ch (08210) Tayleah... Read more →

Caitlyn Clarke Accepted into Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology EAST STROUDSBURG, PA (12/15/2021)-- Eleven psychology students at East Stroudsburg University, including Caitlyn Clarke from Audubon (08106), were recently accepted into Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology. Psi Chi holds the distinction of being the largest student psychological organization in the world, having over 750,000 members. Psi Chi's mission is to promote excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology. The ESU chapter was founded in 1980 and since that time, hundreds of students have become members of this prestigious organization. Renee Boburka, Ph.D.... Read more →

LEXINGTON, VA (12/13/2021)-- Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed more than 1,100 new initiates from 41 universities during November 2021. Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year. Erin Angstadt of Haddon Township (Clemson University) Katie Statile of Williamstown (Florida Southern College) Joseph Iannacone of Frankinville (Old Dominion University) Shamiya Ford of Willingboro (Rider... Read more →

TRENTON, NJ (December 6, 2021) – Atlantic City Electric, Exelon, the Drumthwacket Foundation and Sustainable Jersey are honoring six student teams across southern New Jersey for their NJ Student Climate Challenge action projects, which offer local solutions to the issue of climate change. As part of the inaugural year of program, local student teams were tasked with developing and executing a school or community-based climate action project and creating a digital story/video to accompany the project. Student team winners and their teacher mentors were recognized at a virtual awards ceremony hosted by the Drumthwacket Foundation with New Jersey First Lady... Read more →

Gorczyca and Hainsworth Named to All-Academic Team PHILADELPHIA – Rowan’s Kristiina Castagnola been named the 2021 PhillySIDA Academic All-Area Field Hockey Performer of the Year. She was one of 11 student-athletes selected to the PhillySIDA Academic All-Area Field Hockey Team, which is voted on by the sports information offices of 30 institutions from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Joining Castagnola on the Academic All-Area Team are fellow Profs Molly Gorczyca and Abby Hainsworth. Castagnola (Voorhees, NJ/Eastern Regional) was a major piece in the success of the Rowan program this season as the Profs went 18-3 overall, won the NJAC Tournament and... Read more →

CEDARVILLE, OH (11/09/2021)-- Students from the Cedarville University School of Engineering and Computer Science have designed automobiles, planes and boats for competitions. At the 2022 NASA Student Launch in April 2022, they will add rockets to the list. Jacob Titus of Medford (08055) is an integral part of the team. Chad Sanderson of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, a senior mechanical engineering student, recruited classmates at Cedarville to join him in the competition, and they began researching the NASA competition and rocket building. "We can go there and represent Cedarville, represent Christ and represent our faith to a lot of the other... Read more →

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (Grassroots Newswire) November 10, 2021 - 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 Soska of West Deptford, N.J. has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Health Professions. * Colleen O'Donnell of Woodbury, N.J. has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University Teachers College. About WGU Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU... Read more →

MONTCLAIR, NJ (11/09/2021)-- Mike Foley of Mount Laurel, NJ and the rest of the team at Montclair State University radio station 90.3 FM were the recipients of seven national awards from College Broadcasters, Inc. on October 29, including first place honors for Best Audio Special Broadcast and Best Video Comedy. The station also won a second place award for its Audio Documentary "Focus Racial Justice," a third place award for Best Imaging, and two fourth place awards for Best Newscast ("May the 4th") and Best Hard News ("Pipeline Hack"). In addition, station General Manager Anabella Poland (MBA '20) received the... Read more →

ALLENTOWN, PA (11/10/2021)-- This summer, graduate students in the business department's Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Modular Master of Science (MMS) program worked together to assess marketing and operations for Bloom, a volunteer-based nonprofit that provides assistance to victims of sex trafficking in the Lehigh Valley. In addition to running several emergency shelters for women in the area, the Bloom organization has two retail locations that help generate revenue for the organization: My Sister's Closet in Bethlehem and Bloom Creative Studio in Bangor. Two teams of students in the business department master's capstone, BUA 650 Integrated Practicum, met with... Read more →

READING, PA (10/28/2021)-- Cabinet members of Albright College's 2021 Student Government Association have been elected or appointed to advocate for the Albright College student body, liaise between students and college administration, and represent students to the college's Board of Trustees. Local m Dylan Cope of Williamstown, N.J. (08094) has been named President of the Student Government Association for 2021. A graduate of Williamstown High School, Cope is a member of the Albright class of 2022 majoring in political science. Katherine Donner of Vincentown, N.J. (08088) has been named Member-at-Large of the Student Government Association for 2021. A graduate of Seneca... Read more →

Local students enroll at the University of Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UT (10/25/2021)-- While the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on college enrollment around the world, the University of Utah has consistently increased enrollment and continues its record-setting streak. For the second year in a row, the U saw its largest total enrollment in school history for the fall 2021 semester. Local students who are part of the record-breaking Class of 2025 include: Lucas Adria Perez of Barcelona, whose major is listed as Film and Media Arts BA. Talia Didonato of Lumberton, whose major is listed as Pre Psychology... Read more →

Troy University announces Provost's List for Term 1 TROY, AL (10/21/2021)-- Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for Term 1 of the 2021-2022 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65 qualify for the Provost's List. Term 1 includes students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online. Local students named to the Provost's List: Bria Harris of Westampton, NJ Jessica Provencal of Jb Mdl,... Read more →

READING, PA (10/21/2021)-- Albright students have been named to leadership positions within the college's clubs and organizations for 2021. Leaders from the local area include: Naair Campbell of Mount Holly, N.J., (08060) has been named President of Men's Rugby at Albright College. A graduate of Rancocas Valley Regional High School, Campbell is studying accounting and sociology at the college. Evan Carr of Bordentown, N.J., (08505) has been named Treasurer of the Class of 2022 at Albright College. A graduate of Bordentown Regional High School, Carr is studying business administration/economics track at the college. Olivia Console of Oaklyn, N.J., (08107) has... Read more →

READING, PA (10/13/2021)-- Taking on a highly-responsible position, Resident Assistants (RAs) lead and support the development of each individual in Albright's residence halls and apartments. RAs develop positive personal relationships with residents, collaborate with campus offices, empower residents to effectively interact with classmates, and uphold Albright community standards. They are highly trained in safety, as well as campus resources, programming and policies. Greyson Curran of Bordentown, N.J. (08505) has been named a Lead Resident Assistant for Albright Woods at Albright College. A graduate of Bordentown Regional High School, Curran is studying political science and sociology/criminology at Albright. Corrine Harrington of... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ – Tickets are now available for the 2021 induction ceremony of the Shirley O'Day-Joy Solomen Rowan University/Glassboro State College Athletic Hall of Fame, which will be held on Sunday, October 24, in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend. The Hall of Fame Class consists of John Bunting – Football Coach (1988-92); Mary Marino – Field Hockey and Women's Lacrosse Coach (1987-97; 1988-97 and 1999-07); Moriah Holmstrom – Field Hockey (1997-00); Tiffany Miller – Softball (1994-97); Bob Pfeffer – Baseball (1975-78); Mike Rucci – Baseball (2002-05); and Rob Scott – Men's Basketball (1994-98). The induction ceremony, with a brunch buffet, is... Read more →

Elmira College Welcomes Students to Fall 2021 Term ELMIRA, NY (09/29/2021)-- Elmira College was pleased to welcome students back to campus for the Fall 2021 Term, including: MeganRae Burke of Medford Lakes, NJ Katherine Distefano of Wall Township, NJ Brianna Haviland of Wall Township, NJ Mary McCafferty of Wall Township, NJ Matteo Salvati of Hammonton, NJ Founded in 1855, Elmira College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering 25-plus majors, an honors program, 17 academic societies, and 18 Division III varsity teams. Located in the Southern Finger Lakes Region of New York, Elmira's undergraduate and graduate student population hails... Read more →

Lehigh University Welcomes Fall 2021 Graduate Enrollees BETHLEHEM, PA (09/27/2021)-- Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome Fall 2021 graduate student enrollees to the Lehigh family. Congratulations on your enrollment at Lehigh - we are proud to call you one of our own! Brendan Ruskey of Mt Laurel (08054) Gurvir Singh of Swedesboro (08085) Erin Zak of Marlton (08053) Robert Patterson of Wall (07719) For more than 150 years, Lehigh University (lehigh.edu) has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. The institution is among the nation's most selective, highly ranked private research universities. Lehigh's five... Read more →

Lehigh University Welcomes Class of 2025 BETHLEHEM, PA (09/27/2021)-- Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome the Class of 2025. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of students who represent 43 U.S. states and territories and 29 countries. Congratulations to these students on their enrollment at Lehigh - we are proud to call them Mountain Hawks! Griffin Campbell of Wenonah, NJ Athan Papaioannou of Pennsauken, NJ Lauren Kahn of Cherry Hill, NJ Kiyah Santiago of Maple Shade, NJ Ian Collins of Clementon, NJ Matthew Giovetsis of Sicklerville, NJ Rhys Lopez of Cherry Hill, NJ Daniella Stokic of Collingswood,... Read more →

Local Students named to SHU's Spring 2021 Dean's List SOUTH ORANGE, NJ (09/22/2021)-- Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for the Spring 2021 Dean's list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements. The following local students named to Dean's List: Olivia Abate of Blackwood NJ Anna Abraham of Sewell NJ Victoria Adamucci of Swedesboro NJ Dominique Adornetto of Medford NJ Hannah Alexander of Wrightstown NJ Mikayla Baker of Browns Mills NJ Molly Barkley of Cinnaminson NJ Jack Begley of Cherry Hill NJ Elyse Bentz of Haddon Twp NJ George Blackwell of Browns... Read more →

Record number of degrees presented at 2021 Commencement LOWELL, Mass. (Grassroots Newswire) Sept. 15, 2021 - Timothy Trout of Bellmawr, N.J. is among 4,582 graduates in UMass Lowell's Class of 2021. Trout received a education specialist degree in education administration planning and policy. Despite the pandemic, UMass Lowell was able to offer graduates the chance to safely celebrate their success through a combination of virtual ceremonies and the in-person presentation of their diploma covers with a family photo at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell May 12 through 14. "For those of you joining us in person, we're thrilled that... Read more →

Jennifer Relovsky of Marlton Serves as Student Teacher SCRANTON, PA (09/16/2021)-- Jennifer Relovsky of Marlton is among 23 University of Scranton education majors serving as student teachers during the fall semester at ten local schools in the following ten school districts: Blue Ridge, Commonwealth Charter, Dunmore, Lakeland, Mid Valley, Pittston Area, Valley View, Wayne Highlands, Western Wayne and Wilkes-Barre Area. Relovsky, will serve as a student teacher at Valley View Elementary School in the Valley View School District. Relovsky, is majoring in early and primary teacher education at the Jesuit university. The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located... Read more →

Summer 2021 President's List at Georgia State University ATLANTA, GA (09/13/2021)-- To be eligible for the President's List during the summer semester, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State University cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 must earn a 4.0 GPA for the semester and complete at least 6 semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes. Students named to the President's List from your coverage area include: Eric Gulbranson of Joint Base Mdl (08640) Breon Johnson of Deptford (08096) Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse... Read more →

TO THE POINT: CAMDEN – Elaysel Germán had already made her mark. For the past several years, the Rutgers University–Camden doctoral student had served as an award-winning educator in New York City, designing and implementing culturally sustaining literacy programs with books that reflect New York’s diverse population. “What I wanted to do from the beginning of my career was to create safe spaces that centered my students’ identities and their experiences, so that they can critically engage with their lives and the world around them,” says the Ph.D. student in childhood studies, who was named to the International Literacy Association’s... Read more →

RANDOLPH NJ--County College of Morris (CCM) is proud to announce that Jenna Curran, President of the Student Government Association at CCM, has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) national Coca-Cola Academic Team at the Gold award level. Curran, a resident of Denville, was nominated by CCM administrators based on her academic achievement, leadership and engagement in college and community service. Curran is a standout, vibrant student, who has made many valuable contributions to the college and local community during her time at CCM. She is pursuing a career in government with a pre-law track foundation beginning with an... Read more →

KUTZTOWN, PA (09/02/2021)-- Kutztown University will have 39 student-athletes representing its women's soccer program for the 2021 season. Read the full season preview online For the first time since Nov. 9, 2019, the Kutztown University women's soccer team will take to the field for an NCAA game. KU's 2021 slate is set to start under the lights Friday night in West Virginia. The Golden Bears, like many other programs across the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and NCAA, will be breaking in almost an entirely different team since the last time it played in 2019. Albeit with a newer roster and... Read more →

WORCESTER, MA (08/27/2021)-- The College of the Holy Cross congratulates 822 new Crusaders who will be starting at the College in Fall 2021. The following local students will be part of the Class of 2025: Evan Buckley of Moorestown (08057) Ava McDonough of Egg Hbr Twp (08234) Kelly Ann Mitchell of Delran (08075) Justin Shorter of Swedesboro (08085) The Class of 2025 includes students from 33 states and 15 nations across the globe. This year's incoming class is made up of 54 percent women and 46 percent men, with 23 percent of students coming from ethnically diverse backgrounds and 16... Read more →

LINCOLN, NE (08/26/2021)-- Maya Tanikawa-Brown of Chesterfield is part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 296-member Cornhusker Marching Band, which will make its 2021 debut Sept. 4 at Memorial Stadium with pregame and halftime performances at Nebraska's football home opener against Fordham. Tanikawa-Brown, a freshman food science and technology major, plays trumpet. It will be the band's first in-person performance at the stadium since November 2019. "We're off to a great start with a successful camp and are looking forward to returning to Memorial Stadium to perform for 90,000 of our best friends and spark the game-day atmosphere with our spirit... Read more →

ELMIRA, NY (08/26/2021)-- Elmira College recently announced this year's recipients of its annual Key Award. This year's award was given to 790 students in 14 states. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school. Recepients included: Emily Coleman of Westville, NJ Samuel Kitchin of National Park, NJ "This award is given to students with the potential to excel academically, serve as leaders, and go on to enjoy success in life," said Charles Lindsay, president of Elmira College. "We hope they will choose to... Read more →