East Stroudsburg University

Growing up, Jared Johnson never considered a career in teaching. Now as an adult, he can't imagine doing anything else.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania recognized the winners for the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. awards, during the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast, on January 16.

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.

East Stroudsburg University President Kenneth Long enjoys some time on campus with students as he and his family wish everyone a Happy Holiday season.

ESU's Department of Theatre will present She Kills Monsters December 8-11.

East Stroudsburg University associate professor of academic success Kelly McKenzie, Ed.D., along with Michael Quigley, a graduate student studying professional and secondary education from Lakeville, Pa., presented their work "Tutor Training as Professional Development for Experienced Tutors" at the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) national conference earlier this month in San Diego, Calif.

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.

Games of all kinds enjoyed something of a renaissance during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the lengthy lockdown provided the impetus for a new card game. David Mazure, ESU professor of art + design, assembled a creative team of students to help bring his idea to life.

East Stroudsburg University was the host of the 82nd annual Pennsylvania Communication Association (PCA) Conference on September 30 and October 1. During the event ESU junior Francesca Palmeri was awarded the Voices of Tomorrow College Communicator of the Year 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.

When Emily Sobelman came to ESU she knew she wanted to earn a degree that would allow her to work in the healthcare field.

A total of 1,126 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Spring 2022 semester of the 2001-2022 academic year, according to Margaret Ball. D.M.A., interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students eligible for the Dean's List are those who have attained a 3.50 quality point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade "B" earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade "A" earns 4 quality points per credit.

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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Monroe County Hospice House both held their annual telethons at ESU during the Spring 2022 semester. Both telethons were produced by ESU students in the university's television studio.

A total of 1,021 students received degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at a commencement ceremony on May 8 at Eiler-Martin Stadium. A total of 800 bachelor's degrees, 214 master's degrees and seven doctoral degrees were awarded. Fall 2021 Graduates, whose degrees were conferred in December, were invited to participate in the ceremony.

On May 8, more than one thousand students - 1,021, to be exact - graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Many will begin the next step in their life's journey by attending graduate or professional school or starting a new career. Meet three students who are taking their Warrior Spirit with them as they embark on their next chapter.

Graduating seniors Shade Stokes-Campbell and Magdelynn Wigoda have spent their years at East Stroudsburg University with a desire to lead and serve others. Stokes-Campbell, a public health major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the University Service Award for the 2021-22 academic year. Wigoda, a communication sciences and disorder major from Minersville, Pa., was awarded the University Leadership Award.

East Stroudsburg University will hold its 2022 commencement exercise on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in Eiler-Martin Stadium. Andrea McClanahan, Ph.D, professor of communication will address the graduates. Student speakers, Austin Weitman and Loretta Erdo, will also address their classmates. Susan Dillmuth-Miller, Au.D., University Senate president, will be the grand marshal for the ceremony, which will honor ESU's December 2021 and May 2022 graduates.

Five doctoral degrees will be awarded during at ESU commencement exercises on Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. in Eiler-Martin Stadium.

On Thursday, April 21, 30 students studying sport management in East Stroudsburg University's College of Business Management visited Nationals Park, home of Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals.

Jessica Irwin, a senior at East Stroudsburg University from Port Matilda, Pa., was ESU's finalist for the 2022 Syed R. Ali-Zaidi Award for Academic Excellence.

Nine students at East Stroudsburg University were recently accepted into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology.

On Sunday, April 24, ESU held the ALANI celebration to recognize and celebrate students on track to graduate this spring of African, Latinx, Asian, and Native American (ALANI) descent as well as those of international student status

There is never a shortage of important current event topics to discuss in a classroom, although the news over the past two years could fill an entire curriculum.

On April 15, East Stroudsburg University's department of political science and economics held the joint induction ceremony for the Iota Chi Chapter of the Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society) and the Alpha Xi Chapter of the Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor Society of Economics).

ESU's sport management department inducted 13 students, five undergraduate and eight graduate students, into the 2022 Chi Sigma Mu Student Honor Society in Sport Management.

East Stroudsburg University students Meghan Guarino and Steven Kilmetz presented their work at the Regional College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) conference earlier this month at Bucks County Community College.

ESU students Meghan Guarino and Steven Kilmetz presented their work at the Regional College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) conference earlier this month at Bucks County Community College.

Over 400 East Stroudsburg University students are gaining hands-on experience this semester through internships, clinicals, and student teaching placements. These student interns are majoring in more than 20 programs, including accounting, art + design, athletic training, biology, business management, communication, communication sciences and disorders, computer science, criminal justice, digital media technologies, education, English, environmental studies, exercise science, finance, hotel restaurant and tourism management, marketing, nursing, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and sport management.

Two East Stroudsburg University art+design majors presented their work at the National Art Education Association Convention in New York City on March 5.