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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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Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Announces University Service Award Winner '.

ESU Announces University Service Award Winner

The University Leadership and Service Awards are the highest non-academic honors a graduating senior can receive for their work as a leader in cocurricular activities on campus or participation in initiatives and service opportunities off campus. To be eligible, applicants must have held office or demonstrated participation in a minimum of three clubs, activities, and committees, have a grade point average of 2.6, and be in good standing.
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Achievement (Other) - May 14

ESU Announces University Leadership Award Winner

The University Leadership and Service Awards are the highest non-academic honors a graduating senior can receive for their work as a leader in cocurricular activities on campus or participation in initiatives and service opportunities off campus. To be eligible, applicants must have held office or demonstrated participation in a minimum of three clubs, activities, and committees, have a grade point average of 2.6, and be in good standing.
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Achievement (Other) - May 14

ESU to Confer 1,182 Degrees

A total of 1,182 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania during three commencement exercises on May 8 and May 9.
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Graduation - May 8
Representation of the achievement named 'Rosie Santos Set to Speak at East Stroudsburg University Graduate Commencement'.

Rosie Santos Set to Speak at East Stroudsburg University Graduate Commencement

East Stroudsburg University announced the student speakersfor its commencement exercises on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 in Koehler Fieldhouse.
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Graduation - May 1
Representation of the achievement named 'Co-op Program Readies ESU Students for Careers Through Hands-On Industry Experience'.

Co-op Program Readies ESU Students for Careers Through Hands-On Industry Experience

For students at ESU, the classroom is only part of the learning experience.
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Internship - Mar 25
Representation of the achievement named 'Student Success the Focus of ESU Student's PASSHE Internship'.

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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Internship - 2025 Oct 21

East Stroudsburg University Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List

A total of 1,965 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University for the Fall 2025 semester of the 2025-2026 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 - Jan 20

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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Military - 2025 Jun 20
Representation of the achievement named 'East Stroudsburg University Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List'.

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 - 2025 Jun 3
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Women's Rugby Team Places Third in National Collegiate Rugby Regional Playoffs'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Scholarship Winners Announced at ESU's 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'East Stroudsburg University Honored Scholarship  Winners at 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Event'.

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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Scholarship - 2022 Jan 18
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Theatre Department to Present She Kills Monsters'.

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 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
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Student Government Swears-In New Leaders'.

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
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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
Representation of the achievement named 'Jamie Knerr Receives Rising Star Award  ESU Student Organization Award Banquet'.

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

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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Club or Organization - 2022 Mar 8
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