East Stroudsburg University

On Saturday, November 15, ESU welcomed 67 gifted students from local and regional school districts to "What If: A Statewide Gifted Event."

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...

A group of ESU students turned their classroom lessons into real-world experience this fall through a new partnership with Camelback Resort

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.