Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Central Catholic High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Central Catholic High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Central Catholic High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Central Catholic High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
University of Scranton Confers Master's and Doctoral Degrees
The University of Scranton conferred nearly 600 master's and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony on May 26 in the Byron Recreation Complex. Graduates recognized at the ceremony include those who completed their degree requirements in August and December of 2017, as well as January and May of 2018.
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2018 May 29
Northampton Community College Spring 2018 Commencement
On May 24, 2018, Northampton Community College (NCC) celebrated not only the achievement of its students, but also the 50th anniversary of spring commencement ceremonies at the college. The Class of 2018 represents fifty years of NCC students overcoming obstacles and working hard to achieve their dream of a college education.
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2018 May 29
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
Paul Smith's College announces spring 2018 graduates
The following students graduated from Paul Smith's College on May 12, 2018.
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2018 May 23
Bucknell Students Named to Dean's List
Bucknell University has released the dean's list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring 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 May 21
Alyssa Hertel receives The Susan E. Halaway Journalism Award
The annual Muhlenberg College Honors Convocation recognizes and celebrates leadership, scholarly excellence and achievement.
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2018 May 17
National Jesuit Honor Society Induction
University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society. Alpha Sigma Nu is the only honor society open to students and faculty in all disciplines of the University.
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2018 May 14
Communication Honor Society Induction
University of Scranton students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor society for communication majors. The national honor society was founded in 1985 to encourage high levels of scholarship and leadership in the field of communications. The University's chapter was established in 1999.
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2018 May 7
From student to alumni: More than 1,100 CCU students graduate
Approximately 1,183 students were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University's graduation exercises, held on campus at the HTC Student Recreation Center and Convocation Center in three separate ceremonies May 4-5.
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2018 May 7
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
Social Science Honor Society Induction
University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Gamma Mu, the international honor society in social science. For induction into the honor society, students must be of junior academic standing, maintain an overall grade point average of 3.4 or higher, and have completed at least 21 credits in the disciplines of economics, human services, psychology, sociology, political science or history. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1971.
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2018 Apr 24
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
Biology Honor Society Induction
University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology. For induction into the honor society, students must have completed at least three biology courses, maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average in biology, and be in good academic standing at the University. The honor society encourages undergraduate biological research through presentations at conventions, publication in the journal BIOS, and research/travel grants. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1994.
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2018 Apr 10
Women's Business Honor Society Induction
University of Scranton students inducted into Omega Beta Sigma, the women's business honor society. Induction is open to students who major or minor in business, have at least sophomore academic standing, and have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The University's honor society was established in 1982.
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2018 Apr 4
Recognition is Granted to Students who Studied Abroad in Spring 2017
Muhlenberg encourages students in every major to study abroad while earning college credit towards their degree. In fact, 52.4% of our graduates from the Class of 2017 studied abroad during their college career. The College supports four discipline-specific study abroad opportunities as well as offering over 100 approved programs in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Latin America and Africa.
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2018 Mar 9
Cedar Crest College Carmen Twillie Ambar Sophomore Expedition
Cedar Crest College's Sophomore Expedition is a unique program that allows every sophomore who is in good academic and judicial standing to study abroad during spring break at no extra cost. This year's trip is to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from March 3 to March 11, 2018. Travel, lodging and meals are paid for by an anonymous alum. Minus the cost of a passport and visa, it won't cost students anything beyond their regular semester tuition, room and board, and fees.
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2018 Mar 6
Students named to Dean's List for fall semester
Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
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2018 Feb 27
Local Students Named to Dean's List at Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its fall 2017 Dean's List. In order to qualify for the Dean's List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.
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2018 Feb 22
Cedar Crest College Hosts Production of Sister Act
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken, this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
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2018 Feb 28
Elizabethtown College grants diplomas to 34
Elizabethtown College announces the names of January 2018 graduates.
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2018 Feb 21
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
Dean's List Announced at Alvernia University
The following students have been named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the fall 2017 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.
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2018 Jan 30
Cedar Crest College 2017-18 Annual Day of Service
Cedar Crest College believes that being civically engaged in one's community is a critical step in one's life journey. Each year during New Student Orientation, students are provided an opportunity to begin their civic journey by volunteering during our annual Day of Service. This opportunity allows students to serve others while demonstrating learning, connection, and caring involvement in the surrounding community. The Class of 2021 teamed up with faculty and staff members, Interim President Elizabeth Meade, and the Friends of the Allentown Parks for the college's Day of Service on Saturday, August 26, 2017. The group cleaned up the grounds between Fountain Park and Valania Park in Allentown. Later in the day the group walked to Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ at 620 Hamilton Street, where Cedar Crest College held its first classes on September 5, 1867, for a photo.
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2018 Jan 26
Muhlenberg College announces students named to Dean's List Fall 2017
Students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for their academic achievement and named to Dean's List for Fall 2017.
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2018 Jan 29
Students Make the Dean's List at Miami University
Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within each division for first semester 2017-18 have been named to the dean's list recognizing academic excellence.
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2018 Jan 26
Fall 2017 Dean's List
Students who achieved Dean's List have earned a GPA of 3.65 or higher in the academic semester.
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2018 Jan 24
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
Kutztown University Announces Degrees
Kutztown University has conferred degrees on more than 475 students during the summer, fall and winter semesters. 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 since the spring 2017 announcement. 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.
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2018 Jan 23
Spring 2017 Dean's List Additions
Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the spring 2017 semester.
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2018 Jan 22