CONWAY, SC (08/14/2019)-- More than 445 students were eligible to participate in Coastal Carolina University's summer commencement program on Aug. 9. F. Eliza Glaze, Ph.D., a CCU history professor and the 2019 HTC Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Lecturer, gave the commencement address. Glaze spoke to students about success, saying that it is about more than finances. "We all need to earn enough... Read more →
SELINSGROVE, PA (08/14/2019)-- Chloe Kenney, of Moorestown, was one of 15 students from Susquehanna University who recently studied in Australia as part of the university's Global Opportunities (GO) program. The Focus Australia experience concentrates on the history, culture and biogeography of one of the world's most arid countries. The study tour includes stays in New South Wales, the Northern Territory... Read more →
SCRANTON, PA (08/13/2019)-- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) held its 11th annual White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Friday, Aug. 2 at the St. Robert Bellarmine Theater at Scranton Preparatory School. The Class of 2023's future doctors participated in a ceremony, held in common with virtually every other medical school in the nation, designed to welcome... Read more →
Kutztown, PA (08/08/2019) — Kutztown University's Observatory has discovered another exoplanet, KELT-23Ab. The discovery was featured in an article in the Astronomical Journal with KU student Daniel Johns, undergraduate physics and astronomy major, and his advisor Dr. Phill Reed, professor of Astronomy & Physics, serving as the lead authors. KU student Ryan Rauenzahn is also a contributing author. The 0.6-meter... Read more →
SCHENECTADY, NY (08/05/2019)-- The following area students were named to the 2019 Dean's List at Union College. Comprised annually, the Union College Dean's List honors students who have a grade point average of 3.5 for the entire academic year and meet certain other requirements. Amanda Ashmen, of Voorhees, NJ; Ashmen is a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in... Read more →
KINGSTON, RI (Gloucestercitynews.net)(08/01/2019)-- At the University of Rhode Island's 133rd Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2019, about 3,400 undergraduate and 740 graduate students became the University's newest alumni. The following students from your area graduated from the University of Rhode Island: Kim Nicole Baiada of Delanco (08075), received a Bachelor of Science Human Development and Family Studies Alexis... Read more →
BLOOMSBURG, PA (08/02/2019)-- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania congratulates the nearly 1,300 students who received their academic degrees on May 11, 2019. The overall grade point average necessary for honors distinction is: cum laude (with distinction) 3.5 - 3.74 overall average; magna cum laude (with great distinction) 3.75 - 3.94 overall average and summa cum laude (with highest distinction) 3.95 -... Read more →
Caldwell, N.J. (Grassroots Newswire) July 17, 2019 - The following local students were among 579 students recently named to the spring 2019 Dean's list, according to Barbara J. Chesler, Ed.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... Read more →
OLD WESTBURY, NY (Gloucestercitynews.net)--(07/22/2019)-- New York Institute of Technology Athletics placed 134 student-athletes on the East Coast Conference (ECC) Commissioner's Honor Roll for the 2018-19 academic year, including Kylie Lacerte of Woolwich. Student-athletes who earned at least a 3.25 GPA for the academic year earned the honor. Additionally, New York Institute of Technology men's lacrosse, men's and women's tennis, and... Read more →
NASHVILLE, TN (Gloucestercitynews.net)--(07/22/2019)-- While some may be relaxing by the pool or working at a summer job, Emily Hagmaier from Delran, NJ joined more than 700 other Belmont University students who participated in one of 45 faculty-led Maymester and Summer Study Abroad programs. Hagmaier spent time in Belmont's Ireland & N. Ireland program for college credit this summer. With programs... Read more →
READING, PA (07/22/2019)-- To be eligible for the Dean's List, Albright students must earn a GPA of 3.75 or better while taking a minimum of three graded courses during a semester. Local students include: Emily Anne Curley of Browns Mills, N.J. (08015). A graduate of Pemberton Township High School, Curley studied English with a minor in Asian Studies during the... Read more →
Louisville, Ky. (Gloucestercitynews.net)(Grassroots Newswire) July 15, 2019 - A career and technical student in New Jersey won one of the nation's highest awards at the 2019 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Louisville, Ky., on June 26-27. More than 6,500 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world... Read more →
HEMPSTEAD, NY (07/15/2019)-- Hofstra University and the Department of Athletics are excited to announce the creation of the Hofstra Athletic Director Scholars Academic Honor Roll, recognizing the incredible work of Pride student-athletes in the classroom. A total of 159 Hofstra student-athletes, including the following area student-athletes, were named to the list for the spring semester. Alyssa Deangelo of Sewell (08080)... Read more →
BALTIMORE, MD (07/17/2019)-- Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2019 Dean's List. In order to qualify for the Dean's List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits. Meaghan Baker of Williamstown... Read more →
Widener University awards degrees to doctor of psychology students CHESTER, PA (07/15/2019)-- Widener University conferred degrees to more than 1,100 students in a ceremony Friday, May 17 at The Mann Center for the Peforming Arts, including 24 who earned a doctor of psychology in clinical psychology through the university's School of Human Service Professions. While these students took part in... Read more →
FARMINGTON, ME (July 8, 2019)—The University of Maine at Farmington is proud to announce its Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester. Located in the heart of Maine’s four-season outdoor recreational region, UMF is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, affordability and graduates’ positive career outcomes. UMF maintains a Dean’s List each semester for those students completing a minimum of... Read more →
WORCESTER, MA (07/12/2019)-- The following local residents were among 1,598 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2019 semester. Anne Hughes of Woodbury, N.J., is a member of the class of 2021 majoring in biomedical engineering. Emilia Perez of Mays Landing, N.J., is a member of the class of... Read more →
ROCHESTER, NY (07/10/2019)-- Rochester Institute of Technology conferred some 4,200 degrees this academic year at all its campuses--including in Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and China. The university held its 134th annual commencement celebration in May. The following local residents received degrees: Joseph Cutugno of Ventnor (08406) received a BS in civil engineering technology in May 2019. Shana Dixon of Lindenwold (08021)... Read more →
KUTZTOWN, PA (07/11/2019)-- Kutztown University has conferred degrees for nearly 1,300 students for the Spring 2019 semester. 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 following students have been awarded degrees... Read more →
Andrew Brock Earns President's Award for Academic Achievement at Randolph-Macon Academy FRONT ROYAL , VA (07/08/2019)-- Andrew Brock of Joint Base MDL, NJ, a senior at Randolph-Macon Academy during the 2018-19 school year, was recognized for his outstanding academic performance with the President's Award for Academic Achievement at an awards ceremony held on May 1, 2019. This award is given... Read more →
Roberta Harbison of Egg Harbor Township Graduates from Ohio Christian University CIRCLEVILLE, OH (07/01/2019)-- Roberta Harbison of Egg Harbor Township (08234) graduated from Ohio Christian University with a(an) Bachelor of Arts in Business. Harbison is a member of the Pinnacle Honor Society. Ohio Christian University is a Christ-centered, liberal arts institution that integrates faith and learning, equipping students academically and... Read more →
MAYS LANDING, NJ (07/02/2019)(readMedia)-- Gloucestercitynews.net— Atlantic Cape Community College held its 52nd Annual Scholarship Recognition Ceremony. The event included scholarship recipient and donor presentations, a donor reception and light refreshments. This event is particularly special because it provided scholarship recipients the opportunity to meet with their respective donors. This year, 245 scholarships were awarded totaling over $300,000. This is only... Read more →
GETTYSBURG, PA (Gloucestercitynews.net)(07/02/2019)-- Gettysburg College students take pride in their work, and we are likewise proud to announce their recent academic achievements. Students whose semester averages were 3.6 or above were recently placed on the Dean's Honor List. The following local students have been awarded this outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2019 semester. Meredith Amato of Woodbury NJ (08096)... Read more →
YORK, PA (07/02/2019)-- Over 1400 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), a junior Psychology major Morgan Brady of Galloway, NJ (08205),... Read more →
GETTYSBURG, PA (07/02/2019)-- Gettysburg College students take pride in their work, and we are likewise proud to announce their recent academic achievements. Students with a quality point average in the range of 3.300 to 3.599 for a semester's work were recently placed on the Deans' Commendation List. The following students from your area have been placed on the Spring 2019... Read more →