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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 →

Albright Students Named Admission Ambassadors READING, PA (08/25/2021)-- About 40 Albright College students have been named to the competitive Albright College Ambassador program -- a leadership opportunity for students who demonstate strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as good academic and social standing. Once fully trained, Ambassadors and Fellows are responsible for a range of duties, including interacting with potential students or candidates, giving Admission tours to individuals and groups, participating in events and serving on student panels. Local Ambassadors include: Greyson Curran of Bordentown, N.J. (08505) has been named an Ambassador. A graduate of Bordentown Regional High School,... Read more →

for Getting a Job for Fourth Consecutive Year #5 for All U.S. Colleges and Universities ANNVILLE, PA (08/20/2021) Career guidance site Zippia identified Lebanon Valley College as #1 among all colleges and universities in Pennsylvania in its listing of "The Best Colleges in Each State for Getting a Job 2021." It is the fourth consecutive year (2018-2021) LVC was listed #1 in Pennsylvania. LVC's placement rate is 95.63%, which was #5 for all U.S. colleges and universities. Zippia used the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard to search "for the college in each state with the highest listed job placement... Read more →

Emily Bostrom was named to the Gettysburg College Dean's Honor List for Spring 2021 GETTYSBURG, PA (08/24/2021)-- Emily Bostrom of Hainesport (08036) has been placed on the Gettysburg College Dean's Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2021 semester. Students with a quality point average of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester's work are placed on the College's Dean's Honor List. Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a highly selective four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences with a strong academic tradition that includes Rhodes Scholars, a Nobel laureate and other distinguished scholars... Read more →

TUSCALOOSA, AL (08/23/2021)-- The University of Alabama awarded more than 1,400 degrees during its summer commencement ceremonies on July 31, 2021. Local students receiving degrees include: Julie Frazee of Egg Harbor City(08215) received a Master of Science Madison Kohl of Laurel Springs(08021) received a Bachelor of Science Nicole Mcaneney of Cinnaminson(08077) received a Bachelor of Science Alexis Pierson of Medford(08055) received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration Rebecca Tavano of Wildwood(08260) received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration Gregory Terry of Pilesgrove(08098) received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration With a... Read more →

PITMAN, NJ – The Rowan field hockey team has been picked to finish in a tie for second place in the 2021 NJAC Preseason Coaches Poll, as announced by the league. The Profs received two first-place votes in the poll and are tied with last year’s champion TCNJ, with Kean being voted into the top spot. Rowan, which has not played a game since November 16, 2019, went 15-5, reached the NJAC Finals and earned a berth to the NCAA Tournament during that season. The Profs will open the year at home, on September 1 against Ursinus at Coach Richard... Read more →

NJ residents named to Clark University's Spring 2021 Dean's List WORCESTER, MA (08/20/2021)-- The following local residents were named to Clark University's Spring Dean's List: David Agosto-Ginsburg, of Cherry Hill, was named to second honors. Carly R. Mollin, of Bordentown, was named to second honors. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university that prepares its students to meet tomorrow's most daunting challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. Through 33 undergraduate majors, more than 30... Read more →

HEMPSTEAD, NY (08/18/2021)-- More than 1,900 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees in May 2021. Watch videos or check out photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement. Noah Ballinger of Delran, NJ -- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Kyra Bryant of Vineland, NJ -- Bachelor of Arts in Drama Colette Euksuzian of Medford, NJ -- Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences Alexis Goeke of Bordentown, NJ -- Master of Science in Business Analytics Michelle Goldberg of Mount Laurel, NJ -- Master of Arts in Forensic Linguistics Josephine Hammond of Mt Laurel, NJ -- Bachelor... Read more →

READING, PA (08/16/2021)-- Hailing from 21 states, and seven different countries, more than 57% of Albright College's class of 2025 are the first in their families to attend college, and all have demonstrated that they are engaged citizens with vast participation in community service, leadership and co-curricular activities like the arts, music, athletics. Welcome to Albright, class of 2025! Calli Ellison of Newfield, N.J. (08344). A graduate of Arthur P Schalick High School, Ellison is majoring in environmental science at Albright. Nicholas Nelson of Richland, N.J. (08350). A graduate of Buena Regional High School, Nelson is majoring in communications at... Read more →

READING, PA (08/16/2021)-- Nearly 240 Albright College students will compete on NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams this fall. More than 30% of Albright students participate on one of the college's 23 varsity sports teams, ranging from football to eSports. The red and white Albright Lions are part of the historic Division III, Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC). An additional 10% of students participate in club and/or intramural sports. Local LIONS include: Carmine Azzari of Swedesboro, N.J. (08085) -- Football. A graduate of Kingsway Regional High School, Azzari is studying business administration at Albright. Stephan Boyle of Woodbury, N.J. (08096) --... Read more →

Angelina Bartolozzi has been named to the Dean's List at Purchase College for the Spring 2021 semester PURCHASE, NY (08/10/2021)-- Angelina Bartolozzi, who hails from Vineland, has been named to Purchase College's Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester. Bartolozzi is studying Dance. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music Performance programs. They must take a minimum of 12 credits. Congratulations, Angelina! Union College announces 2021 Dean's List honorees SCHENECTADY, NY (08/11/2021)--... Read more →

KINGSTON, RI (08/12/2021)-- The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University's 135th Commencement. More than 3,700 undergraduate degrees and 680 graduate degrees were conveyed to students during nine individual ceremonies held over three days, May 21-23, 2021. Sarah Elizabeth Callazzo of Atlantic City received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Summa Cum Laude. Chancy Joben Caranda of Burlington received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Kathryn Lillian Clawges of Mount Laurel received a Master of Science in Dietetics. Garrett James Cronin of Wrightstown received a Bachelor of Science in Business... Read more →

SCRANTON, PA (08/09/2021)-- A forensic accountant with the FBI; a Buenos Aires tour guide; an actor; a stagehand; 24 students who are the first member of their family to go to college and other accomplished future doctors received the first symbol of their new profession as Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) held its 12th annual White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Pavilion at Montage Mountain. The Class of 2025's 115 future doctors participated in a ceremony, held in virtually every other medical school in the nation, designed to welcome new medical... Read more →

ALLENTOWN, PA (08/09/2021)-- The College's Department of English Literatures & Writing celebrated the winners of The Edwin A. Miller Writing awards and The Muhlenberg Weekly Journalism awards via Zoom presentation on June 24. Local student award winners include: Grace Oddo of Lumberton (08048) Ashling Wahner of Bordentown (08505) The Edwin A. Miller Awards, named after the late founder of the POB Publishing Company, allows students to submit work under the following categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry and Drama. Similarly, the inaugural Muhlenberg Weekly Journalism Awards highlights the work of the College's student journalists. Categories for submission included News, Pandemic News and... Read more →

Scholarship winners include: Greta Davis, Ritwik Tati, Kara Mulligan, Aleena Saleem. Kiwanis Club of the Haddons Scholarship Committee members Dawn Mutchler, (far left) and Terry Shannon, (far right) congratulated the students. Photo by Milton Smith. HADDONFIELD: (August 6, 2021)--Celebrating 98 years of service to the community, the Kiwanis Club of the Haddons presented competitive scholarships to seven local matriculated high school seniors. From Haddon Heights High School is Ritwik Tati. From Haddon Township High School are Matthew Conway, Kelly Harris and Kara Mulligan. From Audubon High School is Greta Davis. From Sterling High School is Benjamin Oteri. From Triton High... Read more →

NJ Students Named to New York Tech Dean's List OLD WESTBURY, NY (08/04/2021)-- New York Tech congratulates the 480 students named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List. To qualify for this academic honor, a student must earn a GPA of at least 3.5 and complete 12 or more credit hours without any incomplete grades. Local students named include: Gregory Brown from Vineland (08360) Chase Lauer from Voorhees (08043) NJ Residents Graduate from the University of Hartford WEST HARTFORD, CT (08/04/2021)-- The University of Hartford congratulates its nearly 900 undergraduates who celebrated their Commencement this spring. Local graduates include: Marlise Burtley... Read more →

READING, PA (08/04/2021)-- Through Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE) projects, undergraduate students conduct research or pursue creative endeavors outside of regular semester sessions. Student proposals that are accepted by a faculty review board are rewarded with college stipends. Local students pusuing ACRE projects, one-on-one with faculty mentors, include: Cecelia Ensell of Merchantville, N.J. (08109). A graduate of Camden Catholic High School majoring in Behavioral Psychobiology at Albright, Ensell is working with Susan Hughes, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, on "The Impact of Perceived Physical Resemblance on the Perception of Close Relationships." Abigail Shoemaker of Bridgeton, N.J. (08302). A graduate of Cumberland... Read more →

WEST HARTFORD, CT (07/28/2021)-- The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the President's Honors List and/or the Dean's List for Spring 2021. Lauren Abrams of Cherry Hill: Dean's List William Barclay of Medford: Dean's List Ian Cifone of Merchantville: Dean's List Keijah Hall of Bridgeton: Dean's List Rachel Necky of Voorhees: Dean's List Francesca Onimus of Mullica Hill: Dean's List Melanie Poland of Burlington: Dean's List Isabel Rothberg of Cherry Hill: Dean's List Brianna Sanchez of Vineland: Dean's List Ethan Sharpe of Burlington: Dean's List Kristina Shaw of Lumberton: Dean's List Justin... Read more →

AUSTIN, TX – Rowan’s Korie Hague (Vineland, NJ/Vineland) has been named to the 2021 Academic All-America® Division III Softball Third Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). She becomes the sixth Academic All-America honoree in Rowan softball history and the first since 2016, when Shilah Snead earned selection to the Second Team. Overall, Hague’s selection marks the 30th time a Rowan student-athlete has been named an Academic All-America, dating back to 1979. A rising senior, Hague is a health and physical education major and was chosen to the CoSIDA Academic All-District II Team, as well... Read more →

Dean's list honors announced at Tufts University MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, MA (07/27/2021)-- Tufts University recently announced the dean's list for the Spring 2021 semester. Among those students are: Martina Tan of Mount Laurel, NJ, class of 2021 Aaron Klein of Hainesport, NJ, class of 2024 Andrew Rauscher of Moorestown, NJ, class of 2024 Sean Smallets of Sicklerville, NJ, class of 2024 Henry Adair of Ocean City, NJ, class of 2022 Tori Berlin of Cherry Hill, NJ, class of 2022 Callie Watson of Wall Township, NJ, class of 2022 Madison Beske-Somers of Mullica Hill, NJ, class of 2021 Andrew Cervantes of Mount Laurel,... Read more →

ALLENTOWN, PA (07/26/2021)-- Ten Muhlenberg College athletes, including Zachary Lill of Medford (08055), were recognized for their behavior on the field, course, court and track with their selection to the 2021 Spring All-Centennial Conference Sportsmanship Team. Established by the CC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the All-Sportsmanship Team honors a member from each squad who displayed good sportsmanship throughout their career. The Mules who were honored were: (pictured above) Katie Chen, women's golf Sophie Chong, softball Karly DiSanto, women's lacrosse Jack Dollinger, baseball Cole Draghi, men's lacrosse Kayleigh Durning, women's track and field Sophia Framm, women's tennis Benedict Kohler, men's tennis... Read more →

ALLENTOWN, PA (07/26/2021)-- Seventy-two Muhlenberg College student-athletes, including Zachary Lill of Medford (08055), were recognized for their performance in the classroom and on the field, court, track and course with their selection to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2021 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 through the end of the Fall 2020 semester. In addition, 19 Mules were named to the Academic All-Centennial team for earning spots on the Academic Honor Roll and... Read more →

Bryant University students named to Deans' List SMITHFIELD, RI (07/22/2021)-- Bryant University is pleased to recognize the students who have been named to the Deans' List for the spring 2021 semester. Jenna Birnbohm-Kaminski, class of 2022, from Southampton, NJ. Michael Andrejco, class of 2021, from Wall, NJ. Jenna Gardner, class of 2023, from Millville, NJ. Brett Wichrowski, class of 2024, from Williamstown, NJ. Emma Sears, class of 2024, from Medford, NJ. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! About Bryant University For 158 years, Bryant University has been at the forefront of delivering an exceptional education that anticipates the future and prepares... Read more →

HEMPSTEAD, NY (07/22/2021)-- Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean's List. Anaya Colon of Clementon, NJ Colette Euksuzian of Medford, NJ Antonio Franceschini of Pilesgrove, NJ Josephine Hammond of Mt Laurel, NJ Liam Keller of Marlton, NJ Kaitlyn King of Cape May, NJ Augostina Mallous of Cape May Court House, NJ Madeline Merinuk of Woodbury, NJ Jonathan Meyer of Marlton, NJ Daniel Morgan of Chesterfield, NJ Nerys Muller of Vineland, NJ Madalyn... Read more →

READING, PA (07/22/2021)-- 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 letter-graded courses during a semester. Local students earning Albright College Spring 2021 Dean's List honors include: Elizabeth Bacovin of Bordentown, N.J. (08505). A graduate of Notre Dame High School, Bacovin studied Digital Studio Art with a minor in Arts Administration during the spring semester. Ama Yarboi of Lumberton, N.J. (08048). A graduate of Catonsville High School, Yarboi studied International Relations and Political Science with minors in English and Legal Studies during the spring semester.... Read more →

GETTYSBURG, PA (07/19/2021)-- 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 2021 list: Carson Butler of Camden (08102) Declan Cronin of Haddonfield (08033) Kathryn DeLia of Marlton (08053) John Demas of Moorestown (08057) Annabel Gorman of Moorestown (08057) Matthew Granito of Moorestown (08057) Jacob Howley of Collingswood (08108) Alexandra Pond of Moorestown... Read more →

GETTYSBURG, PA (07/19/2021)-- 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 2021 semester. Rebecca Blaszczyk of Swedesboro (08085) Tyler Carmolingo of Mullica Hill (08062) Macey Cohen of Marlton (08053) John Comegno of Moorestown (08057) Katherine Cona of Haddon Township (08108) Gabriela Connor of Haddonfield (08033) Casey Creagh of Burlington (08016) Laura Duffy of Marlton (08053) Dylan Elliott of Sewell... Read more →

ROCHESTER, NY (07/19/2021)-- Rochester Institute of Technology conferred more than 4,000 degrees at all of its campuses in the 2020-2021 academic year. Due to New York state COVID-19 occupancy restrictions, commencement was celebrated May 14-15 in smaller ceremonies by college and were live-streamed for graduates' family and friends. Liam Bradley of Margate City (08402) received a BS in ASL-English interpretation. Karshit Shah of Vineland (08361) received an ACT in big data analytics and an MS in computer science. Sofia Quinones of Williamstown (08094) received a BS and MS in electrical engineering. Jake Koerner of Mount Laurel (08054) received a BS... Read more →

GARDEN CITY, NY (07/15/2021)-- A select group of outstanding students has been named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List at Adelphi University. Adelphi's deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and Psychology recognize superior academic work every semester. The Dean's List includes full-time students registered for 12 or more credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester. This recognition becomes part of the student's academic record and is entered into the individual's transcript. Gabrielle Byrnes of Voorhees (08043) Andrew... Read more →

CLINTON, NY (07/14/2021)-- The following local residents were named to the Dean's List at Hamilton College for the spring 2021 semester: Gregory Bauman of Moorestown (08057). Bauman, a rising junior majoring in physics, is a graduate of Moorestown High School. Abigail Henkel of Haddon Township (08108). Henkel, a May graduate, majored in anthropology and French and francophone studies at Hamilton. Matthew Knowlton of Cinnaminson (08077). Knowlton, a May graduate, majored in world politics at Hamilton. Ethan McDevitt of Moorestown (08057). McDevitt, a rising senior majoring in music and physics, is a graduate of Moorestown High School. To be named to... Read more →

What is a HEERF II Grant? What is HEERF II? A HEERF II grant is a federal grant made possible by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). An earlier version of this program was known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. CCP received $31,849,546 in HEERF II funds and will use at least $8,051,216 toward emergency grants for students. Per the U.S. Department of Education, these grants may be used by students to pay for any component of the student’s cost of attendance education and/or... Read more →

KUTZTOWN, PA (07/14/2021)-- Kutztown University is pleased to welcome the newest members of the Golden Bear family, including both new incoming freshmen and transfer students, for the upcoming 2021 fall semester. Colin Ems of Medford, NJ (08055). Alexandra Fasano of Marlton, NJ (08053). Gabrielle Waldman of Marlton, NJ (08053). Olivia Eilbacher of Cherry Hill, NJ (08034). Juliana Donato of Cedarville, NJ (08311). Brianna Stocklin of Deptford, NJ (08096). Christina Alepa of Lumberton, NJ (08048). Andrew Mann of Medford, NJ (08055). Alexa Burroughs of Medford, NJ (08055). Shane Thompson of Cherry Hill, NJ (08034). Jahiad Cook-Graham of Magnolia, NJ (08049). Matthew... Read more →

KUTZTOWN, PA (07/12/2021)-- Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 1,300 students for the 2021 spring 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 following the 2021 spring semester. The cumulative grade point average necessary for honors distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80. Students listed multiple times... Read more →

LEWISBURG, PA (07/12/2021)-- Bucknell University has released the dean's list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2020-21 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean's list recognition. The following students have achieved dean's list status for spring 2021: Carrie Baeckstrom, class of 2021, from Cherry Hill, NJ Jack Goldberg, class of 2021, from Haddonfield, NJ Samantha Taufer, class of 2021, from Voorhees, NJ Jake Schonwald, class of 2021, from Mount Laurel, NJ Amber Coleman, class of 2021, from Moorestown, NJ Taylor LaRosa,... Read more →

ROCHESTER, NY (07/09/2021)-- Rochester Institute of Technology announces its spring 2021 Dean's List! Undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their GPA is greater than or equal to 3.40 for nine credit hours of traditionally graded coursework; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete," NE, D, or F; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours. Carly Strohl of Marlton (08053), who is in the new media design program. Rachel DeTone of Marlton (08053), who is in the graphic design program. Max Dragan of Mount Holly (08060), who is in the medical illustration program.... Read more →

BROOKLAWN, NJ --Carmen Palmiero of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Hope this column provides an insight into Carmen both the man and athlete. Not sure of the Chronological order, but every... Read more →