Campus notes, June 18, 2023
Jun. 18—Graduation honors are indicated as follows: ----with highest distinction; —with high distinction; —with distinction:
The following area students graduated from Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Snyder County:
Bachelor of science: ----Allyson Ennis, Spring Township, luxury brand marketing/management. ----Nicholas Biehn, Barto, biology. —Madeline Freed, Barto, chemistry. —Julian Deshommes, Blandon; Cooper Duffie, Douglassville, management. Hailey Cinege, Douglassville, biomedical sciences. —Riley Muschick, Douglassville, finance. Alexander Stein, Morgantown, psychology. ----Lauren Terifay, Morgantown, accounting. —Olivia Terifay, Morgantown, marketing. —Ashton Buchanan, Reading, physics. Mario Perez, Reading, computer science. ----Isaiah Blatt, Shoemakersville, biochemistry.
Bachelor of arts: ----Samantha Heckler-O'Connor, Boyertown, creative writing/English/German studies. ----Ashleigh Huhn, Fleetwood, psychology. ----Quinn Holl, Hamburg, English. ----Mya Keim, Mertztown, communications/Spanish studies. —Kallan Carter, Reading, environmental studies. —Brooke Cerbone, Reading, communications. ----Morgan Magdalinski, Shillington, theatre/English. ----Isabela Santiesteban, Cumru Township, legal studies. —Emma Swartz, Wernersville, English/Spanish studies.
Bachelor of music: ----Rebecca Gideon, Denver; ----Christina Rickenbach, Wernersville, music education.
Ph.D. recipient
Benjamin Deck, formerly of Bethel, earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences from Drexel University in Philadelphia. He is a 2011 graduate of Tulpehocken High School and has a bachelor's degree from Temple University and a master's from Drexel.
Widener University
The following area students received degrees from Widener University, Chester, Delaware County:
Master of business administration: Robert King, Boyertown. Master of science in nursing: Christopher Mack, Kutztown. Master of education: Rachel Saccarelli, Bechtelville. Master of social work: Seldon Towles and Jordan Hagy, Wernersville.
Bachelor of science in nursing: Sarah Baseggio, Myerstown; —Riley Wright and Aspyn Shaffer, Douglassville; Matthew Okuniewski, Birdsboro;
Bachelor of science: Emily Sockel, Exeter Township; Michael Pagotto, Spring Township, robotics engineering. —Anna Lambert, Douglassville, chemistry. Alexys Mateo, Hamburg, environmental science & sustainability. C. Robert Rice III, Exeter Township, civil engineering. Andrew O'Donohue, Fleetwood, mechanical engineering. —Joshua Schreiner, Shoemakersville, chemical engineering. Dilin Oommen, Gilbertsville, computer science.
Bachelor of science in business administration: Ronald Davis, Denver, management. ----Rachael Hagginbothom, Birdsboro, finance.
Lee University
The following area students graduated from Lee University, Cleveland, Tenn.: Destinee E. Harmon, Douglassville, bachelor of arts in psychology; Ana M. Avram, St. Lawrence, bachelor of science in liberal studies.
University of Alabama
Abigail Golemboski, Gilbertsville, received a bachelor of science degree in commerce and business administration from the University of Alabama.
Bucknell University
The following area students graduated from Bucknell University, Lewisburg: Jacob Kennedy, Robeson Township; Nicholas Repko, Boyertown; Katie Laskosky, Kutztown.
DeSales University
The following area students graduated from DeSales University, Allentown:
Master of education: Colton M. Greiss, Blandon.
Bachelor of arts: Kylie Hertzler, Barto; —Ciara J. Martin, Reading, biology. Erik K. Heck, Myerstown, criminal justice/homeland security. Lia C. Bennicoff, Kutztown, dance. —Marissa E. Markovich, Gilbertsville; —Sarah E. Beard, Reading, early childhood education. Tia M. Rossi, Gilbertsville; Courtney L. Zwally, Denver, theatre.
Bachelor of science: Luke C. Faro, Lower Alsace Township, mathematics. —Joanna D. Fair, Muhlenberg Township, mathematics/political science. Deanah A. Nemeth, Laureldale; —Ashlee A. Jopp, Spring Township; —Gabriella S. Torchia, Robesonia, nursing.
Westminster College
—Aryanna Weller, Union Township, received a bachelor of arts/bachelor of science degree in biology and Spanish at Westminster College, New Wilmington, Lawrence County.
James Madison University
The following area students graduated from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.: Griffin Adams, Douglassville, master of science in accounting; Faith Ouimet, Birdsboro, bachelor of science in hospitality management. —Mikenna Allen, Robeson Township, bachelor of arts in communication sciences and disorders. —Aliza Tobias, Fleetwood, bachelor of science in general psychology.
Quinnipiac University
Hannah Eaton, Wyomissing, received a bachelor of science in health science/occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University Hamden, Conn.
Community College of Vermont
Kaitlyn M. Pilla, Myerstown, earned an associate degree from the Community College of Vermont, Montpelier.
Muhlenberg College
The following area students graduated from Muhlenberg College:
Bachelor of arts: —Victoria Zandier, Douglassville, media and communication. Jason Metz, Exeter Township, political science/media and communication. —Hope Huffman, psychology. Bachelor of science: —Tessa Barrett, Mohnton, biology.
Student trustee
Payton Mentzer, South Heidelberg Township, was named to the Kutztown University Council of Trustees by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors.
Mentzer, a senior public relations major and Conrad Weiser High School graduate, served as assistant resident director and an intern for Residence Life, assisted with Bearfest and is a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America.
Honor societies
—Thomas M. Pham, Fleetwood, was inducted into the Kutztown University chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon national mathematics honor society.
—Tegan Yannotti, Kutztown, was inducted into Kutztown University's chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda, National Honor Society for Graduate and Professional Students.
—Madelynn Miller, Mertztown, was inducted into the Cedar Crest College Delphi Society in recognition of outstanding academic achievements.
—The following area students were inducted into Kutztown University's chapter of Tau Sigma National Honor Society for transfer students: Susanne Antonio, Boyertown; Halema Bobby, Kenhorst; James Massengill, Penn Township; Emily Maureen Olafson, Birdsboro; Whitney M. Myers, Mohrsville.
Research
Arisa Davis, Wyomissing, presented original research during Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Scholars Forum, part of IUP's Research Appreciation Week. Davis, a respiratory care major, received the IUP College of Health and Human Services outstanding presentation award for "How incentive spirometry techniques are being instructed among healthcare professionals." She also received a leadership award at IUP.
Study travel
Emma Groff, Boyertown, was part of a group of Alvernia University students who spent two weeks studying biodiversity & tropical ecology in Costa Rica with Associate Professor of Philosophy Dr. Josh Hayes and Associate Professor of Biology and Physical Therapy Dr. Eric Recktenwald.
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