East Stroudsburg University

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.

Three students who graduated from East Stroudsburg University in May 2025 were recently commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at ESU ended the 2024-2025 academic year by participating in conferences and community events.

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.

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.

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.

The psychology department at ESU hosted the 53rd Biannual Research Forum at the end of the spring semester

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.

Three ESU students attended the program "Academic Seminar on National Security" through The Washington Center in Washington, D.C.

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.

As the academic year came to a close, East Stroudsburg University's College of Education focused on advocacy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

East Stroudsburg University spring 2025 graduates Angelina Balkarran, Brady Bowers, A.J. Delgado, and Victor Cepeda share where they'll be putting their degrees to use and how their educational experiences impacted them personally and professionally.

East Stroudsburg University will hold its commencement exercises on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 in Koehler Fieldhouse. The graduate commencement ceremony will take place Friday at 6:45 p.m. Ashlee Grennan M'10 M'25 will be the student commencement speaker. The undergraduate ceremonies will take place on Saturday. The ceremony awarding bachelor's degrees from ESU's College of Health Sciences and College of Business and Management will begin at 8:45 a.m. Joseph Merkel '25 will be the student speaker. The ceremony awarding bachelor's degrees from ESU's College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education will begin at 1:45 p.m. Richermy Batista Marinez '25 will be the student speaker. Susan Dillmuth-Miller, Au.D., University Senate president, will be the grand marshal for the ceremonies, which will honor ESU's December 2024 and May 2025 graduates.

East Stroudsburg University students studying hospitality, recreation, and tourism management recently visited Indian Valley Country Club, in Telford, Pa., for a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of a private member-owned club.

ESU's Division of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship held its inaugural Warrior Startup Challenge, culminating with the top three student finalists presenting their business ideas to a panel of judges on Friday, April 18.

On April 10, ESU's Department of Political Science and Economics held the joint induction ceremony for the Iota Chi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society) and Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor Society of Econ...

On Tuesday, April 8, students majoring in hospitality, recreation, and tourism management (HRTM) at East Stroudsburg University visited Aramark's world headquarters in Philadelphia for a firsthand look at the company's operations and career opportunities.

The Department of Biology at ESU recently participated in three conferences allowing students to present research they've completed during their studies at ESU.

The Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) Debate Society at ESU took home the top prize at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's FDI Research and Creative Arts Conference on April 3-4 at PennWest Clarion University.

The ESU Foundation hosted its 16th Annual Scholarship Dinner, SPOTLIGHT, on April 2, 2025, at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, Pa.

On Saturday, April 12, 12 students from ESU's College of Business and Management's Residential College went to Coca-Cola Park for a Lehigh Valley IronPigs game.

East Stroudsburg University's Student Activity Association, in conjunction with the Student Government Association, hosted their annual Student Organization Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 6. The banquet honored select clubs and organizations for their achievements during the 2024 calendar year. During the banquet Grace Boburka, a senior majoring in digital media technologies from Bethlehem, Pa., received the Rising Star Award.

East Stroudsburg University's Student Activity Association, in conjunction with the Student Government Association, hosted their annual Student Organization Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 6. The banquet honored select clubs and organizations for their achievements during the 2024 calendar year. During the banquet Richermy Batista, a senior majoring in political science from Hazelton, Pa., received the Robert J. Dillman Student Leader Impact Award.

A total of $15,962 was raised in the fight against cancer as ESU and the American Cancer Society teamed up to host its annual Relay for Life on Friday, April 4.

On Saturday, April 5, ESU welcomed 40 gifted students from local and regional school districts to the Saturday Gifted Institute.

Traditionally a time to rest and recharge, spring break served as a rewarding learning opportunity for students in three ESU programs.