College notes for July 5

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Lehigh

Samuel Showman of Friedens, graduated with a Master of Science degree with a major in bioengineering from Lehigh University in spring 2022. Showman was among the more than 1,500 students who received undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees during commencement exercises in May.

College of Charleston

Jacob Vanlenten of Somerset, was named to the College of Charleston spring 2022 dean's list. Vanlenten is majoring in business administration.

Pitt-Bradford

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has named more 277 students to its spring 2022 Dean's list. Dean's list status is awarded to students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Among those named was Christine Troll, an interdisciplinary arts student from Somerset.

Chatham

Greta Mort, Somerset, was the Somerset County student named to the Chatham University School of Health Sciences Dean's List for the spring 2022 term. To be eligible for dean's list, students must carry a GPA of at least 3.5 and complete a minimum of 12 credits for a letter grade.

Edinboro

Edinboro University recognized the Somerset County students who were named to the dean's list for the spring 2022 semester.

  • Samantha Elizabeth McKinley of Windber, English – writing

  • Estera Maria Kiesnowski of Berlin, criminal justice

  • Ryan Alan Bumbarger of Somerset, Associate of Applied Science in applied technology – electric utilities technology

  • Samuel David Marker of Garrett, Associate of Applied Science in applied technology – electric utilities technology

  • Matthew L. Bowser of Friedens, Associate of Applied Science in applied technology – electric utilities technology

Shenandoah

Kaelyn McClintock, of Windber, was among the 1,204 students who graduated from Shenandoah University during the 2021-22 academic year. McClintock earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Saint Vincent

Five hundred and ninety-two students were named to the dean's list of Saint Vincent College for the spring 2022 semester, according to the Rev. Philip Kanfush, interim vice president for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean. In order to qualify for the dean's list, a student must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better out of a possible 4.0.

From Somerset County are:

  • Champion: Brittany Prinkey, criminology, law and society

  • Garrett: Josie Knopsnyder, psychology

  • Hooversville: Mitchell Knecht, marketing

  • Jennerstown: Coty Walters, physics

  • Somerset: Sara Basala, biochemistry; Madisyn Mostoller, nursing; Emma Reeping, marketing; Alyssa Tjarks, natural science

  • Stoystown: Katie Muro, nursing

  • Windber: Joseph Choby, computer science; Zachary Choby, mathematics; Taylor Wahl, international business; Baylee Wojcik, communication

Edinboro

More than 500 students received their academic degrees from Edinboro University May 7. From Somerset County are:

  • Estera Maria Kiesnowski of Berlin, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and minors in psychology and forensic studies.

  • Ryan Alan Bumbarger of Somerset, graduated with Distinction with an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology – electric utilities technology.

Frostburg

The following students from Somerset County have been named to the dean's list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the spring 2022 semester.

To be eligible, a student must undertake a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a cumulative semester grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

  • Virginia Aust, of Friedens.

  • Nickolas Blough, of Hyndman, with the distinction of a 4.0 grade point average.

  • Zoe Browell, of Hyndman, with the distinction of a 4.0 grade point average.

  • Jared Emerick, of Fairhope.

  • Laken Hay, of Meyersdale.

  • Hannah Hershberger, of Rockwood, with the distinction of a 4.0 grade point average.

  • Shaina Hutzell, of Salisbury.

  • Sandra Imler, of Hyndman, with the distinction of a 4.0 grade point average.

  • Bruce Kastner, of Fairhope, with the distinction of a 4.0 grade point average.

  • Madison Manges, of Fairhope.

  • Alexis Rosey, of Meyersdale.

  • Jalon Sommers, of Salisbury, with the distinction of a 4.0 grade point average.

  • Shana Thomas, of Meyersdale, with the distinction of a 4.0 grade point average.

IUP

The following students from Somerset County have been named to the spring 2022 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The full list of spring 2022 dean’s list students is available at www.iup.edu.

  • Berlin: Preston Scott Foor, B.S. in finance; Nathan Scott Leonard, B.S. in accounting; Luke Carson Reedy, B.A. in criminology/pre-law; Ivy G. Slope, B.A. in psychology; Laika Nicole Zarefoss, B.S.Ed. in early childhood and special education

  • Boswell: Bryce Alexander Salyers, B.S. in computer science/cyber security

  • Cairnbrook: Michael William Davison, B.S. in safety, health and environmental applied sciences

  • Davidsville: Derek Andrew Sauter, B.S. in safety, health and environmental applied sciences

  • Fairhope: Teylor L. Shroyer, B.A. in psychology; Victoria Violet Walter, B.A. in psychology

  • Friedens: Paige Nicole Housley, B.S. in natural science/pre-optometry

  • Hollsopple: Kiara Marie DiFalco, B.S.Ed. in Spanish education; Gage P. Lewis, B.A. in criminology; Alexa Thacker, B.A. in sociology/human services

  • Markleton: Katelynn D. Judy, B.S.Ed. in music education

  • Meyersdale: Zane Charles Billy, B.S. in finance; William Johnson, B.S. in computer science/cyber security; Timothy Kyle Kretchman, B.S. in computer science/software engineering

  • Somerset: Nathan Lee Beam, B.S.Ed. in mathematics education; Samantha Rose Huls, B.A. in psychology; W Nicholas Kiel, B.S. in computer science/software engineering; Charles F. Krieger, B.A. in history; Anna Elisabeth Lane, B.S. in nursing; Tyler Mulhollen, B.S. in safety, health and environmental applied sciences; Laken Elizabeth Robison, B.S.Ed. in early childhood and special education; Jared A. Swansboro, B.A. in English/writing studies; Elizabeth Ann Walker, B.S.Ed. in music education; Rebecca Walker, B.S.Ed. in English education; Ally Arlene Weimer, B.S.Ed. in early childhood and special education

  • Stoystown: Trista Lee Stutzman, B.S. in physical education and sport/exercise science

  • Windber: Morgan Rose Bailey, B.S.Ed. in Spanish education; Gabriele Bartkovich, B.S. in international business; Sommer Marie Bloom, B.A. in biology; Mitchell Robert Chunta, B.A. in psychology; Kevin J. Grove, B.A. in psychology; Jill Nicole Montag, B.A. in English/writing studies; Tucker M. Moore, B.S.Ed. in health and physical education/K-12 teacher education; Colton Steele Platt, B.S.Ed. in health and physical education/community health education; Kaitlyn Rusnak, B.S.Ed. in music education; Megan Rusnak, B.S.Ed. in art education; Isaac R. Shirt, B.S. in safety, health and environmental applied sciences; Jaclynn Anna Toki, B.S. in biology/ecology, conservation and environmental; Jonas Domenick Wissinger, B.S. in accounting.

This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Somerset County college notes for July 5, 2022