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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 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."
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Achievement (Other) - 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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Achievement (Other) - Dec 9

HRTM Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Camelback Resort Partnership

A group of ESU students turned their classroom lessons into real-world experience this fall through a new partnership with Camelback Resort
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Achievement (Other) - Nov 18
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GenOne Week Celebrates First-Generation Warriors

One by one, first-generation Warriors stood up, introduced themselves, and began sharing personal stories of pride, fear, joy, uncertainty, responsibility, and a medley of other emotions that came with being the first in their families to attend c...
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Achievement (Other) - Nov 18
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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 - Oct 21
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ESU Theatre Department to Present Molires Classic Comedy Tartuffe

ESU's Department of Theatre will present Moliere's timeless satirical masterpiece, Tartuffe. The cast of students, directed by Jason Narvy, Ph.D., will welcome audiences Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, October 26.
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Achievement (Other) - Oct 21

ESU Education Major Raises Nearly $40K for Cancer Research

From a very young age, East Stroudsburg University sophomore Savannah Zeaman understood the lasting impact teachers can have on their students. Not only is it the reason Zeaman chose to major in early childhood and elementary education, it's also what inspired her to begin a fundraiser that has raised nearly $40,000 towards cancer research since 2013.
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Achievement (Other) - Sep 23

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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Internship - Sep 5
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ESU Homecoming Royalty Announced

During the annual homecoming bonfire pep rally on October 10, ESU announced Favor Toby, a senior majoring in business management from Folcroft, Pa., as 2025 Homecoming Royalty.
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Achievement (Other) - Oct 21
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ESU Senior Chasing Passion as Minor League Baseball Mascot

An ESU sport management major by day, Brianna Anderson takes on a whole new personality by night in her job with Minor League Baseball's Jersey Shore BlueClaws
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Internship - Sep 5
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Biology Professor Publishes Student-Illustrated Treehopper Field Guide

East Stroudsburg University Professor of Biology Dr. Matthew Wallace recently published an extensive guide to treehoppers illustrated by spring 2025 graduate Adrianna Kaplinski, a dual major in environmental studies and integrated art + design.
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Achievement (Other) - Jul 24
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Environmental Science Majors Protect Turtle Population Through Internship

On a breezy, sunny summer morning at the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Ella Brennan and Karson Smith inched carefully through waist-high grass in search of one of the several wood turtles the East Stroudsburg University environmental science majors are tasked with protecting in their roles as interns there.
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Achievement (Other) - Jul 23
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Environmental Science Majors Protect Turtle Population Through Internship

On a breezy, sunny summer morning at the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Ella Brennan and Karson Smith inched carefully through waist-high grass in search of one of the several wood turtles the ESU environmental science majors are tasked with protecting in their roles as interns there.
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Achievement (Other) - Jul 23

Biochemistry Major Advocating for Undergraduate Research

Just one year into her college career at East Stroudsburg University, Luna Mumma has found her passion in chemistry research. From experience and mentorship to the thrill of discovery, Mumma hopes to be an advocate to other students about the benefits undergraduate research can bring.
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Achievement (Other) - Jul 16

Stroudsburg Displays Dumpsters Painted by ESU Art + Media + Design Students

In partnership with the borough, students applied their artistry to 11 dumpsters that have been placed outside businesses throughout the downtown - a project that presented a one-of-a-kind opportunity for future artists to showcase their talents.
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Achievement (Other) - Jul 15
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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 - Jun 20
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Family Inspires ESU Student to Pursue Psychology Career, Research Opportunities

For Natasha Merchant, a rising senior at ESU, psychology is more than just her major - it's a source of comfort and healing that she has seen the positive effects of firsthand.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18
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ESUs Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Participates in Conference and Community Events

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at ESU ended the 2024-2025 academic year by participating in conferences and community events.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 18

ESU Student Attends National Education for Women's Leadership Conference

A recent East Stroudsburg University graduate, Toluwani Abbas, was selected to attend a program which seeks to help prepare and empower young women to be future leaders in the political process. Abbas attended the National Education for Women's (NEW) Leadership Pennsylvania institute at the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics at Chatham University in Pittsburgh from May 18-23.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 3

Art + Media + Design Students Showcase Alumni Gift Project

Puzzles, plush keychains, sunglasses and stickers were among the creative works featuring Warrior flair that were showcased by students in ESU's Art + Media + Design program during an end-of-the-semester presentation on Tuesday, May 6.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 3
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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
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ESU Students Attend Academic Seminar on National Security in Washington, D.C.

Three ESU students attended the program "Academic Seminar on National Security" through The Washington Center in Washington, D.C.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 3
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ESUs Psychology Department Hosts 53rd Biannual Research Forum

The psychology department at ESU hosted the 53rd Biannual Research Forum at the end of the spring semester
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 3
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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
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ESU Student Trustee Takes Oath of Office

The newest member of ESU's Council of Trustees (COT), Ainslee Green, received the oath of office on Wednesday, May 14 from COT Chairperson, L. Patrick Ross '67.
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Achievement (Other) - May 21

ESU's College of Education Takes Part in Advocacy

As the academic year came to a close, East Stroudsburg University's College of Education focused on advocacy.
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Achievement (Other) - May 21

East Stroudsburg University Student Wins Wild Card Award at 23rd Annual tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition

Earlier this month, ESU senior Emma Beaston, a psychology major from Harrisburg, Pa., was a Collegiate Division finalist and tied for the Wild Card Award at the 23rd Annual tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition.
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Achievement (Other) - May 21
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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
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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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Graduation - May 15
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ESU to Confer 1,086 Degrees

A total of 1,086 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania during three commencement exercises on May 9 and May 10.
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Graduation - May 8
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