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University of Scranton Undergraduate Commencement
The University of Scranton conferred more than 890 bachelor's and associate's degrees at its undergraduate commencement on May 27 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. Very Reverend Timothy P. Kesicki, S.J., president of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, read the remarks of the principal speaker Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J., Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, who was unable to attend the ceremony in person because he is undergoing treatment for a form of acute leukemia. Both Father Kesicki and Bishop Murry, in absentia, received honorary degrees from the University. Honorary degrees were also presented to Sister Ann Walsh, I.H.M., former CEO and current assistant director of Friends of the Poor; William Whitaker, founding president of the Washington Jesuit Academy, Washington. D.C.; and Cecelia Lynett Haggerty, Times-Shamrock Communications and former University trustee.
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2018 May 29
Wilkes University Awards Degrees
Wilkes University awarded nearly 800 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 71st spring commencement ceremonies on May 19.
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2018 May 21
Lebanon Valley College Celebrates Nearly 500 Students During 2018 Commencement
Nearly 500 students celebrated their academic success and achievements during Lebanon Valley College's 149th Commencement Saturday, May 12, in Louis A. Sorrentino Gymnasium.
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2018 May 16
Wilkes University Students Honored at Extracurricular Awards Luncheon
Wilkes University recognized more than 95 students, faculty and staff at the Extracurricular Awards Luncheon for their contributions to activities outside the classroom.
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2018 May 15
Lebanon Valley College Celebrates Graduating Green Dot Ambassadors
Lebanon Valley College recognized 49 members of the Class of 2018 as Green Dot ambassadors for their commitment to campus violence prevention.
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2018 May 14
ESU to Graduate 1,205 Students at Three Commencement Exercises
A total of 1,205 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at separate commencement exercises for undergraduate and graduate students on May 4 and May 5.
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2018 May 2
Human Services Honor Society Induction
University of Scranton students inducted into Tau Upsilon Alpha, the national human services honor society. The University's chapter of the honor society, established in 2008, recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate counseling and human services students.
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2018 Apr 17
Wilkes University Students Presented With Awards at Annual Scholarship Luncheon
More than 200 Wilkes University students received scholarships at the March 22 annual Scholarship Luncheon on March 22. Scholarship students were recognized along with the donors whose gifts made the scholarships possible.
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2018 Apr 17
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Students Participate in Pharmacy Legislative Day
Twelve student pharmacists from the Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy participated in the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association annual Pharmacy Legislative Day on April 16. Held at the Capital Complex, over 250 students attended to help fight for fair reimbursement.
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2018 Apr 25
Wilkes University Students Presented Award at Annual Scholarship Luncheon
More than 200 Wilkes University students received scholarships at the March 22 annual Scholarship Luncheon on March 22. Scholarship students were recognized along with the donors whose gifts made the scholarships possible.
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2018 Apr 17
English Honor Society Induction
University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the national honor society in English. For induction into the honor society, students must be majors or minors in English, theatre or secondary education/English, have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in English, theatre and writing courses and have an overall grade point average of 3.4 or higher. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1980.
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2018 Apr 4
Wilkes University Students Participate in Alternative Spring Break with Guanin Center, Inc.
Wilkes University students participated in an alternative spring break trip in the Dominican Republic, volunteering with The Guanin Center, Inc. in La Piedra, Santo Domingo. The students worked with the organization to teach the community English. The children and community leaders took English second language classes taught by Wilkes students. Students also interacted with the community members of La Piedra. Alternative spring break offers students an opportunity to perform community service while experiencing a different culture and developing their leadership, teamwork and critical thinking skills. Crystal Cool, assistant director of diversity affairs; Erica Acosta, associate director of diversity affairs; and Tyisha Williams, assistant professor of biology accompanied the students on the trip.
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2018 Mar 13
Students Earn Scholarships to Alvernia University
Hard work in high school has paid off for college-bound seniors. The following students have earned Merit Scholarships to attend Alvernia University in the fall.
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2018 Feb 19
Wilkes University Students Participate in Second Annual Wyoming Valley Undergraduate History Conference, Feb. 21
The Wilkes University history department will host the second annual Wyoming Valley Undergraduate History Conference on Feb. 21. The conference will take place from 4-7 p.m. in the Cohen Science Center, 140 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. The conference features research presentations by 11 students from four colleges and universities. In addition to Wilkes, participating schools include Kings College, Marywood University and University of Scranton. The conference is free and open to the public.
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2018 Feb 12
University of Scranton Fall 2017 Dean's List
The University of Scranton announces more than 1,600 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2017 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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2018 Jan 23
Dean's List - Fall 2017
Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Fall 2017 semester.
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2018 Jan 19
YSU announces Dean List for Fall 2017
Youngstown State University has released a list of undergraduate students who were named to the Dean's List for Fall Semester 2017.
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2018 Jan 19
Fall 2017 Dean's List
A total of 1,555 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Fall 2017 semester of the 2017-2018 academic year, according to Joanne Bruno, J.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students eligible for the Dean's List are those who have attained a 3.50 quality point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade "B" earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade "A" earns 4 quality points per credit.
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2018 Jan 16
National Society of Leadership and Success Inducts more than 200 Kutztown University Students
More than 200 Kutztown University students have been inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success. To be inducted, students must attend an orientation, a three-hour Leadership Training Day, three Success Networking Team Meetings and three Speaker Broadcasts featuring leading figures delivering success-related messages to our members.
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2018 Jan 4
More Than 700 Lebanon Valley College Students Named to Dean's List
Lebanon Valley College wishes to congratulte nearly more than 700 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0.
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2018 Jan 4
Lebanon Valley College Congratulates its Admitted Students
Lebanon Valley College is pleased to announce that the following students have been accepted for admission at The Valley.
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2018 Jan 11
Bucknell Students Named to Dean's List
Bucknell University has released the dean's list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2017-18 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.
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2018 Jan 4
Kutztown University Announces Fall 2017 Dean's List
More than 1,725 students have been named to the Fall 2017 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.
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2018 Jan 3
Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Awarded the Student Public Relations and Awareness Award at Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Annual Conference
Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy was awarded the Student Public Relations and Awareness Award at the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Annual Conference on Sept. 23. The conference was held at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Pocono Manor. The student group received a commemorative plaque and a $200 cash prize for their organization.
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2017 Oct 9
Lebanon Valley College Introduces The Pride of The Valley Marching Band Students
Lebanon Valley College's Pride of The Valley Marching Band will feature 135 students this year. The marching band performs at all home football games as well as appearances at various exhibitions throughout the fall semester.
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2017 Sep 13
YSU welcomes new students to campus
Youngstown State University is proud to welcome more than 2,600 newly enrolled undergraduate students to campus for the Fall 2017 semester.
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2017 Sep 22
Wilkes University's Marching Band Welcomes New Members
The Wilkes University Marching Colonels welcomed new band members this fall.
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2017 Sep 13
Wilkes University Welcomes Class of 2021
Wilkes University welcomes over 600 students into the class of 2021.
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2017 Aug 21
Wilkes University's Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Earns Top Performing Chapter Award
Wilkes University's Delta Omicron chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity was named a Top Performing Chapter for the 2016-2017 school year at the 58 Grand Council Convention held from Aug. 1-5 in Naples, Fla. Out of 110 collegiate chapters, Delta Omicron was one of 36 chapters to receive the award. Delta Omicron earned 93 percent of the points possible on measures such as community service and organization involvement.
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2017 Aug 16
Students graduate from RIT
Some 3,500 students graduated during RIT's 132nd commencement celebration, held in May.
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2017 Jul 17