Local students graduate from East Stroudsburg University

A total of 1,182 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania during three commencement exercises on May 8-9.

The following local students graduated:

• Emily Bentler of Throop earned a Bachelor of Science in early child education (PreK-4).

• Emma Clause of Peckville earned a Bachelor of Science in biology.

• Bradley Desmarais of Olyphant earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental studies.

• Mackenzie Fink of Peckville earned a Master of Public Health in public health/community health.

• Camryn Gillar of Peckville earned a Master of Science in comm sciences and disorders.

• Tommi Golden of Dunmore earned a Master of Science in athletic training.

• Joseph Marzzacco of Dunmore earned a Bachelor of Science in sport management.

• Mackenzie Miluszusky of Richmondale earned a Bachelor of Science in special and early child education.

• Hannah Nachand of Dunmore earned a Bachelor of Science in public health.

• Keiran Reyes of Dunmore earned a Bachelor of Science in sport management.

• Brady Snyder of Jessup earned a Bachelor of Science in sport management.

• Madeline Sopp of Jessup earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

• Naomi Springer of Dunmore earned a Bachelor of Arts in theatre.

McGovern leads initiative at Geisinger College’s School of Medicine

Aubrey McGovern of Greenfield Twp., a second-year medical student at Geisinger College’s School of Medicine, is leading a global health initiative at the school that has resulted in scientific collaboration across two continents.

Working with the Global Health Network, led by Dr. Bob Marley Achura in Uganda, McGovern organized a group of Geisinger School of Medicine’s rising second year medical students and paired them with Ugandan students who were preparing for medical school. She prepared session layouts that offered outlines and prompts for facilitating conversation geared toward building relationships and cross-cultural dialogue.

The program grew quickly, from about 30 original participants in the summer of 2025 to 76 today, including Geisinger students from all four years of medical school and current medical students in Uganda.

Currently, Geisinger students are working with Ugandan medical students to launch research projects focusing on maternal health factors such as mortality, nutrition and communicable diseases. The group has already begun conducting literature reviews and are preparing for what could one day become fully implemented community health programs as a collaboration between Geisinger’s School of Medicine and The Global Health Network.

Locals study abroad through University of Scranton

Local residents were among the 153 University of Scranton students who studied abroad through travel courses and service trips during the Intersession 2026 semester.

Megan Cosklo of Fell Twp., majoring in business administration, participated in the university travel course, Britain: Past and Present in Dublin, Ireland.

Abigail Drozdick of Eynon, majoring in biology, participated in the university travel course, Tropical Biology, in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

Brianna Zipay of Archbald, majoring in nursing, participated in the university travel course, Healthcare Systems and Nursing Practice Abroad, in Dublin, Ireland.

Two U of S students inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon

Two local students were among the 15 University of Scranton students inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the only existing international honor society in the computing and information disciplines.

Lucas J. Kotcho of Jermyn, a junior majoring in computer science, and Issac Gutierrez Ortiz of Scranton, a junior majoring in applied computing, were inducted. Undergraduate requirements for induction into the honor society include junior academic standing, completion of 18 credits in computing sciences and a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.

Area students named to dean’s, president’s lists at SNHU

Jaime Figueroa of Peckville and Samantha Igartua of Olyphant were named to the spring 2026 dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the dean’s list.

The following local students were named to the spring 2026 president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University:

Heather Fagan, Dickson City; Autumn Huff, Throop; Alexander Miaris, Dunmore; Elizabeth Pryal, Peckville; Gena Harris, Peckville; Cassandra Moore, Mayfield; Jessica Evans, Clifford Twp.; Sage Bilko, Forest City; Brooke Hughes, Vandling; Melody Demchak, Forest City; Shana Loach, Carbondale; Alicia Novak, Carbondale; Dawn Witko, Greenfield Twp; Brittany Wilkins, Greenfield Twp.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s list.

Maus inducted into psychology honor society at Scranton

Mya Maus of Eynon, a senior majoring in psychology at the University of Scranton, was inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. To be considered for induction, students must have a major or minor in psychology, rank in the top 35 percent in general scholarship and have a superior scholarship in psychology.

Repsher inducted into math honor society at U of S

Brian Repsher of Carbondale, a junior majoring in mathematical sciences at the University of Scranton, was inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor society for mathematics majors. To be considered for induction, students must be in their junior or senior year, have an overall grade point average of 3.33 and a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in mathematics.

Locals inducted into education honor society at Scranton

The following local residents were among the 36 University of Scranton students inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society for education dedicated to the ideals of humanity, science, service and toil: Jessica Pavlowski of Dickson City, a junior majoring in early and primary teacher education, and Abigail Luongo of Dunmore, a senior majoring in early and primary teacher education.