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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 'East Stroudsburg University Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List'.

East Stroudsburg University Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

A total of 1,741 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University for the Spring 2026 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 - Jun 3

ESUs Psychology Department Hosts 55th Biannual Research Forum

The psychology department at ESU hosted the 55th Biannual Research Forum at the end of the spring 2026.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 1

ESU Students Attend Academic Seminar on National Security in Washington, D.C.

Two 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 1
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Upward Bound Student Finds New Career Calling in Return to Campus'.

ESU Upward Bound Student Finds New Career Calling in Return to Campus

As a sophomore at ESU, Jillian Antalosky is on the path to a new and exciting career direction at the campus they were first introduced to in middle school as a member of the Upward Bound program.
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Achievement (Other) - Jun 1
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
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Announces University Leadership Award Winner'.

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 College of Education Places Over 200 Students in Classrooms for Hands-on Training

Over 200 future educators from East Stroudsburg University's College of Education gained hands-on experience through field experience and student teaching during the Spring 2026 academic semester.
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Achievement (Other) - May 13

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 'With Job Secured, '26 Nursing Graduate Ready to Improve Lives'.

With Job Secured, '26 Nursing Graduate Ready to Improve Lives

When Eli Morrison walked across the stage at East Stroudsburg University's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, the moment was the culmination of a five-year journey to a career he didn't originally plan on but couldn't imagine a future without.
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Achievement (Other) - May 13
Representation of the achievement named 'Natasha Merchant Set to Speak at East Stroudsburg University Commencement'.

Natasha Merchant Set to Speak at East Stroudsburg University Commencement

East Stroudsburg University announced the student speakers for its commencement exercises on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 in Koehler Fieldhouse.
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Achievement (Other) - May 1
Representation of the achievement named 'Vera Renshof Set to Speak at East Stroudsburg University Commencement'.

Vera Renshof Set to Speak at East Stroudsburg University Commencement

East Stroudsburg University announced the student speakers for its commencement exercises on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 in Koehler Fieldhouse.
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Achievement (Other) - May 1
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 'ESU Educations Majors Hold Two Collaborative Events with Local Districts'.

ESU Educations Majors Hold Two Collaborative Events with Local Districts

ESU students studying special education hosted two events with local school districts this month.
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Achievement (Other) - May 1

East Stroudsburg University Hosts Second Warrior Startup Challenge

East Stroudsburg University's Division of Economic Development and Entrepreneurship held its Warrior Startup Challenge, culminating with the top three student finalists presenting their business ideas to a panel of judges on Tuesday, April 7.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 24

ESU Graduate Student Receives Top Awards at Conference

Tara Haney, a graduate student studying communication at ESU, received three Top Paper Awards at the 2026 Eastern Communication Association Conference.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 24
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Foundation Hosts 17th Annual Scholarship Dinner'.

ESU Foundation Hosts 17th Annual Scholarship Dinner

The ESU Foundation hosted its 17th annual Scholarship Dinner, "Follow Me," on April 9, 2026, at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, Pa.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 24
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Theatre Department to Dance Showcase'.

ESU Theatre Department to Dance Showcase

ESU will present Threshold, collaborative dance showcase featuring original works by faculty, alumni, and students on Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 24
Representation of the achievement named 'Community Cleanup Held by ESU Greek Organizations'.

Community Cleanup Held by ESU Greek Organizations

Just in time for Earth Day, the neighborhoods surrounding ESU are cleaner this week thanks to hundreds of Greek life students who organized a community cleanup on Wednesday, April 15.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 24

ESU Student Government Association Visits State Capitol

One Wednesday, March 25, students from ESU's Student Government Association visited the Capitol in Harrisburg.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 24

ESU Theatre Department to Present Into the Woods

ESU's Department of Theatre will present Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical Into the Woods.
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Achievement (Other) - Mar 25
Representation of the achievement named 'East Stroudsburg University Hospitality Students Gain Global Experience in Greece'.

East Stroudsburg University Hospitality Students Gain Global Experience in Greece

Students from ESU recently traveled to Greece during spring break as part of an international study program organized by the College of Business and Management and the Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism Management Department.
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Achievement (Other) - Apr 24
Representation of the achievement named 'East Stroudsburg University Hosts Interdisciplinary Association of Philosophy and Religious Studies Annual Conference'.

East Stroudsburg University Hosts Interdisciplinary Association of Philosophy and Religious Studies Annual Conference

Department of Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religion hosted the Interdisciplinary Association of Philosophy and Religious Studies (IAPRS) annual conference on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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Achievement (Other) - Mar 25
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 'ESU's Black Student Union Attends Storied Conference at Yale'.

ESU's Black Student Union Attends Storied Conference at Yale

Seventeen students from East Stroudsburg University's Black Student Union (BSU) traveled to Yale University from Feb. 5-7 to attend the 2026 Black Solidarity Conference, the largest undergraduate conference hosted at Yale and the longest-running, Black-led Ivy League conference in the country.
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Achievement (Other) - Mar 6
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Sport Management Students Compete in Case Cup Competition'.

ESU Sport Management Students Compete in Case Cup Competition

A group of students from ESU's sport management program recently took their skills to the national stage
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 27

ESU Students Attend The Washington Centers Inside Washington Seminar

In January, six ESU students attended the Washington Center (TWC's) Inside Washington academic seminar.
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 27

ESU Recognizes Award Winners at 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania recognized the winners for the 2026 Boddie Scholarship, Martin Luther King Jr. awards, and the Julianna and Wayne Bolt Art Contest. The recipients were honored at the 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast on January 19.
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Achievement (Other) - Jan 22
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Recognizes Award Winners at 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast'.

ESU Recognizes Award Winners at 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

ESU recognized the winners for the 2026 Boddie Scholarship, Martin Luther King Jr. awards, and the Julianna and Wayne Bolt Art Contest. The recipients were honored at the 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast on January 19.
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Achievement (Other) - Jan 22
Representation of the achievement named 'East Stroudsburg University Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'ESU Holds What If: A Gifted Event for Elementary School Students'.

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) - 2025 Dec 9
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