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East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, opened in 1893 as East Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, ESU is a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 58 undergraduate programs, 21 master's programs and two doctoral program. More than 5,000 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable, and accessible education ESU provides.

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East Stroudsburg University, one of the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, opened in 1893 as East Stroudsburg Normal School. Today, ESU is a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 58 undergraduate programs, 21 master's programs and two doctoral program. More than 5,000 students are enrolled for the high quality, affordable, and accessible education ESU provides.

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ESU Opportunities Help Graduate Earn SiriusXM Radio Internship

Throughout his time at East Stroudsburg University, diehard sports fan Mehki Williams made it a point to pursue every opportunity to polish his skills, grow his confidence and position himself to one day earn his big break in broadcasting. To reach his goal, Williams led his own sports talk show at WESS 90.3 FM, served as the station's sports director, wrote for the Stroud Courier and ESU Athletics, did play-by-play for Warriors men's basketball games, and used every class project as a chance to add a new strength to his resume.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 3

East Stroudsburg University Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List

A total of 1,741 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University for the Spring 2025 semester of the 2024-2025 academic year, as announced by Margaret Ball D.M.A., the university's provost and vice president for academic affairs.
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Dean's List - Jun 3

ESU Announces Kristian Sprankle University Leadership Award Winner

Graduating seniors Kristian Sprankle and Ashlyn Augustine have spent their years at East Stroudsburg University with a desire to lead and serve others. Sprankle, a mathematics major from York, Pa., was awarded the University Leadership Award for the 2024-25 academic year. Augustine, a marine biology major from Fleetwood, Pa., was awarded the University Service Award.
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Graduation - May 15

ESU Women's Rugby Team Places Third in National Collegiate Rugby Regional Playoffs

The ESU women's rugby team competed in the National Collegiate Rugby regional playoffs in Culpepper, Va. November 11 -12.
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Sports - 2023 Nov 16

ESU Math Students Complete Summer Internship in Minneapolis

Three ESU mathematics majors completed internships at Allianz Life Insurance Company in Minneapolis, Minn. this summer.
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Internship - 2023 Sep 18

Scholarship Winners Announced at ESU's 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania recognized the winners for the 2023 Boddie Scholarship at the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast, on January 16.
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Scholarship - 2023 Jan 17

ESU Senior Receives Grant to Study Compassion Fatigue

ESU senior Alissa Tressler, a psychology major from Lake Ariel, Pa., and Jyh-Hann Chang, Ph.D., ESU professor of psychology recently received a Grant in Aid of Research from Sigma Xi.
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Research / Grant - 2022 Sep 28

ESU Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau Honored with National Award

Alpha Sigma Tau's Delta Zeta Chapter at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was recently recognized by the National Organization for demonstrating excellence within the 2020-2022 biennium. Awards were announced at Alpha Sigma Tau's 44th National Convention in Tampa, Florida, June 23-26, 2022.
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Greek Organizations - 2022 Aug 5

ESU Theatre Department to Present She Kills Monsters

ESU's Department of Theatre will present She Kills Monsters December 8-11.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Dec 2

ESU Student Government Swears-In New Leaders

Before the close of the spring 2022 semester, ESU Student Government Association held elections for the cabinet positions of the organization. n April 28, during their last meeting of the semester, the new officers were sworn in. They will represent the ESU student body during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Student Government - 2022 May 17

Nine ESU Students Accepted Into Psi Chi: The International Honor Society for Psychology

Nine students at East Stroudsburg University were recently accepted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology.
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Academic Excellence - 2022 Apr 28

Jamie Knerr Receives Rising Star Award ESU Student Organization Award Banquet

East Stroudsburg University's Student Activity Association in conjunction with the Student Government Association hosted their annual Student Organization Award Banquet on Wednesday, February 23. The banquet honored select clubs and organizations for their achievements during the 2021 calendar year. During the banquet,Jamie Knerr, a member of the Campus Activities Board received the Rising Star Award.
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Club or Organization - 2022 Mar 8

Eleven ESU Students Accepted into Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology

Eleven psychology students at ESU were recently accepted into Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology.
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Honor Society - 2021 Dec 15

East Stroudsburg University Welcomes Students Back for the Fall 2021 Semester

East Stroudsburg University welcomes students back to campus for the fall 2021 semester.
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Enrollment - 2021 Sep 7

Students Broaden Horizons through International Programs

Travel is one of the best ways to expand our perspectives, meet new people, and learn about different cultures. East Stroudsburg University students broaden their horizons through international programs and the university welcomes students to campus who bring their own unique cultures from countries around the globe.
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Study Abroad - 2021 Jul 2

ESU Announces University Leadership and Service Award Winners

Graduating seniors Jennifer Estright and Brandon Teel have spent their years at East Stroudsburg University with a desire to lead and serve others. Estright, a communication and sciences disorder major from Norristown, Pa., was awarded the University Service Award for the 2020-21 academic year. Teel, a sport management major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the University Leadership Award.
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Leadership - 2021 May 11

ESU Junior Wins Council of Retail and Sales Outstanding Student Award

ESU student Hayley A. Cosgrove a junior majoring in business management from Saylorsburg, Pa., won the "Outstanding Student Award" for the Council of Retail and Sales case contest at DeSales University.
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Academic competition - 2021 Apr 9

ESU Women of Color Initiative Donates Masks to the Navajo Nation

A simple conversation starter turned into a generous donation that ESU Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Cornelia Sewell-Allen, Ed. D., couldn't be more proud of.
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Volunteer - 2021 Feb 12
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