Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Pocono Mountain West High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Pocono Mountain West High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Pocono Mountain West High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Pocono Mountain West High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
NCC Students Advocate for Increased Community College Funding in Harrisburg
Thirteen students from NCC joined students from community colleges across the state in Harrisburg on April 9 to advocate for adequate funding for community colleges in the state budget.
Government -
2019 Apr 15
Lebanon Valley College Inducts Students Into Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
Lebanon Valley College inducted six student to its Phi Alpha Theta honor society this spring. Phi Alpha Theta is the history national honor society.
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2019 Apr 12
WESS Wins Two Broadcasting Awards
East Stroudsburg University's radio station WESS was recognized by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) with two first place awards at its annual conference held March 1-3, in New York City. Christopher Lee, a junior majoring in digital media technologies from Blakeslee, Pa. won first place for "best use of video in the studio" for a video he produced for the show WESS SESH featuring artist and poet Kafar Myers. Aaron Oldfield, a senior majoring in communication studies from East Stroudsburg, Pa., won first place for "best public service announcement," for a PSA titled Suicide Prevention.
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2019 Apr 4
ESU Radio Station Wins Two Broadcasting Awards
East Stroudsburg University's radio station WESS was recognized by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) with two first place awards at its annual conference held March 1-3, in New York City. Christopher Lee, a junior majoring in digital media technologies from Blakeslee, Pa. won first place for "best use of video in the studio" for a video he produced for the show WESS SESH featuring artist and poet Kafar Myers. Aaron Oldfield, a senior majoring in communication studies from East Stroudsburg, Pa., won first place for "best public service announcement," for a PSA titled Suicide Prevention.
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2019 Apr 2
East Stroudsburg University PRSSA Chapter Attends Temple PRSSA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
On Saturday, March 23 five members of the East Stroudsburg University chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) attended Temple University PRSSA's Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference.
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2019 Mar 27
Northampton Community College Students Part of Award-Winning PTK Chapter
Northampton Community College's (NCC) Bethlehem PTK Tau Gamma Chapter took home more than a few honors at the PTK Middle States Regional Awards Ceremony in Harrisburg, PA on March 15 - 16.
Academic competition -
2019 Mar 27
Fall 2018 Dean's List
Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for Fall 2018 Dean's list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.
Dean's List -
2019 Feb 26
Bloomsburg University Awards Degrees
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania awarded over 400 graduate and undergraduate degrees at its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14-15, 2018.
Graduation -
2019 Feb 19
2019 Sophomore Expedition
The Sophomore Expedition is a guaranteed study abroad program. In the spring semester of their sophomore year, students participate in a series of classes to prepare them for the trip. Then they spend 8-10 days traveling as a class to an international destination where they participate in a number of service activites. This year they traveled to Athens, Greece.
Student Excellence -
2019 Mar 12
Dean's List Announced at Alvernia University
The following students have been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the fall 2018 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.
Dean's List -
2019 Feb 18
Cedar Crest College First Year Experience Mentor
Being a FYE Mentor is a dynamic and challenging role for students with leadership skills and desire to work with new students. It is an opportunity to create a positive Cedar Crest college experience and assist with the transition that students face when entering college. Responsibilities include leading new students through the transition to college by helping them understand the challenges of college; connecting them with students, faculty and staff; educating them about academic and co-educational program and services; and exposing them to our rich heritage and traditions centered in women's leadership. FYE Mentors facilitate small groups, assist with resident student move-in, organize programs and schedules and co-teach a College Life course in the fall semester and the Exploring Your Future course in the spring semester.
Student Excellence -
2019 Feb 14
Kutztown University Announces Fall 2018 Degree Recipients
Kutztown University has conferred degrees for more than 450 students for the Fall 2018 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 fall 2018 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 have been awarded more than one degree. Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.
Graduation -
2019 Feb 4
High Achieving High School Students Earn Albright College Founders Scholarships
Albright College awards $12,000 Founders Scholarships to high school students with outstanding academic records. Founders Scholars generally rank in the top five percent of their graduating class and demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to service.
Scholarship -
2019 Feb 4
Northampton Community College Winter 2019 Commencement
A total of 594 graduates received associate degrees, specialized diplomas, and certificates from Northampton Community College (NCC) at the Winter Commencement ceremony on January 26.
Graduation -
2019 Jan 30
Wilkes University Students Named to Dean's List for Fall 2018 Semester
Wilkes University Provost Dr. Anne Skleder announced the Dean's List for the fall 2018 semester.
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 23
Fall 2018 Dean's List
The University of Scranton announced nearly 1,600 students were named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2018 fall semester.
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 22
Fall 2018 Dean's List
Muhlenberg College congratulates students who were named to the Fall 2018 Dean's List for their academic achievement.
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 22
Lebanon Valley College Students Studying Away This Spring
Twenty-nine Lebanon Valley College students will participate in an immersive study away experience this spring in countries including China, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, and Spain.
Study Abroad -
2019 Jan 22
Fall 2018 Dean's List Announced
A total of 1,513 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Fall 2018 semester of the 2018-2019 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.
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 15
Northampton Community College Fall 2018 Dean's List
More than 2,000 high-achieving students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at Northampton Community College. The honor is reserved for students who have completed a minimum of 6 credits and achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the Fall 2018 semester.
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2019 Jan 10
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.
Accepted -
2019 Jan 17
Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean's List
To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 9
ESU APSCURF Names Annual Graduate Scholarship Recipients for 2019
The East Stroudsburg University chapter of Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Retired Faculties (APSCURF) has announced two recipients for its Annual 2019 Spring Semester Scholarship.
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2019 Jan 7
Fall 2018 Bloomsburg University Dean's List
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania has recently released its list of students named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2018-19 academic year. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must earn a quality point average of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0) during the semester.
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 7
Lebanon Valley College Congratulates Students on Dean's List
Lebanon Valley College congratulates 700 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2018 semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0.
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 3
Kutztown University Announces Fall 2018 Dean's List
More than 1,740 students have been named to the Fall 2018 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.
Dean's List -
2019 Jan 4
ESU to Graduate 472 Students at Winter Commencement Exercises
A total of 472 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at the Winter Commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 15 at 9:45 a.m. in Koehler Fieldhouse. There will be 422 bachelor's degrees, 46 master's degrees and four doctoral degree awarded.
Graduation -
2018 Dec 13
ESU Students Recognized for Quick Response To Individual in Distress
ESU students were recognized by the University's Council of Trustees (COT) during its public meeting on Thursday, November 29 for their quick action to provide both CPR and AED intervention to an individual who experienced sudden cardiac arrest during a workout in the Mattioli Recreation Center on September 11, 2018. The individual in need of medical attention was John Tobin, the evening help desk coordinator for computing and communications and husband of Dr. Doreen Tobin, vice president of student affairs. The immediate action of the students enabled EMT personnel to transport John to the hospital where he fought bravely for nearly two weeks before his passing on September 24. COT Chair Pat Ross '67 took the opportunity to personally thank the students and applaud their training in CPR and the use of AED equipment. Ross also applauded the University's recent decision to invest in additional AED equipment throughout campus in collaboration with the Gregory W. Moyer Defibrillator Fund organization.
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2018 Dec 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.
Accepted -
2018 Nov 9
Wilkes University Students Land Leadership Roles in Co-Curricular Activities
Twenty-four Wilkes University students earned leadership positions with WilkesNow. WilkesNow is a student-run television program which educates young media professionals and provides services to the local community on cable channel 97 for Service Electric Cable, Wilkes-Barre, and one closed-circuit channel.
Leadership -
2018 Nov 5