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.
(see more)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.
ESU Holds What If: A Gifted Event for Elementary School Students
On Saturday, November 15, ESU welcomed 67 gifted students from local and regional school districts to "What If: A Statewide Gifted Event."
Achievement (Other) -
2025 Dec 9
ESU College of Education Program Tackles Teacher Shortage by Inspiring Future Educators
Hundreds of high school students visited ESU on Nov. 12 for an immersive learning experience designed to inspire and recruit future educators, address teacher shortages, and build connections between university faculty, staff, college student amba...
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2025 Dec 9
Student Success the Focus of ESU Student's PASSHE Internship
ESU's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) have partnered to provide a valuable internship experience aimed at shaping the success of future Warriors at the university.
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2025 Oct 21
Two ESU Students Complete Summer Internships at The Washington Center
Two students from ESU completed internships in the nation's capital over the summer.
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2025 Sep 5
ESU Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants in U.S. Army
Three students who graduated from East Stroudsburg University in May 2025 were recently commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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2025 Jun 20
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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2025 Jun 3
East Stroudsburg University Announces Fall 2024 Dean's List
A total of 1,771 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University for the Fall 2024 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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2025 Jan 14
ESU Announces Ashlyn Augustine University Service 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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2025 May 15
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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2025 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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2023 Nov 16
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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2023 Jan 17
East Stroudsburg University Honored Scholarship Winners at 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Event
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania announced the winners of the 2022 Boddie Scholarships. The recipients were recognized during the 25th annual virtual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 17.
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2022 Jan 18
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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2022 Dec 2
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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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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2022 Aug 5
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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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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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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2022 Mar 8
Paige Maute Wins the Robert J. Dillman Student Leader Impact Award
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, Paige Maute, president of computer science organization, was awarded the Robert J. Dillman Student Leader Impact Award.
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2022 Mar 8