East Stroudsburg University

East Stroudsburg University's Student Activity Association in conjunction with the Student Government Association hosted their annual Student Organization Award Banquet on Wednesday, February 23. The banquet honored select clubs and organizations for their achievements during the 2021 calendar year. The Computer Science Organization was awarded the Community Service/ Philanthropy Program Award.

East Stroudsburg University's Student Activity Association in conjunction with the Student Government Association hosted their annual Student Organization Award Banquet on Wednesday, February 23. The banquet honored select clubs and organizations for their achievements during the 2021 calendar year. Best Buddies was awarded the Most Active on Campus Award.

Annalise Cole, an East Stroudsburg University student in the accelerated political science program from Tobyhanna, Pa., presented her paper "Shelby v. Holder, Minority Voters, and the Ability to Vote" on February 14.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania announced the winners of the 2022 Boddie Scholarships. The recipients were recognized during the 25th annual virtual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 17.

A total of 1,222 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Fall 2021 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.

A total of 345 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at the conclusion of the Fall 2021 semester. All degrees will be conferred upon completion of final coursework.

Eleven psychology students at ESU were recently accepted into Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology.

Lauren Tagliaferri was in ninth grade when her family moved from East Stroudsburg, Pa. to New York City.

On Friday, December 17 East Stroudsburg University held celebrations to recognize and honor fall 2021 teacher preparation graduates from the Colleges of Education, Arts and Sciences, and Health Sciences.

Students enrolled in Dr. Paul Wilson's Stream Ecology course at East Stroudsburg University spent the semester working on research projects. On Tuesday, December 7 they showcased their work during a poster session.

East Stroudsburg University Interim President, Kenneth Long and his family along with ESU students, faculty and staff reflect on the year and share all they are thankful for.

The East Stroudsburg University Panhellenic Council held its annual Project Turkey fundraiser. The event raises money to assist families who are experiencing food insecurity during the holiday season. With the help of the Salvation Army and ESU Greek life, at total of $2,476.62 was raised. ESU students raised $771.62 of that money by collecting donation during home football games this year.

An East Stroudsburg University honors program student is using modern technology to educate others about an ancient culture in a new exhibit.

Upward Bound is a federal program that prepares underserved students in grades 9 through 12 for college success. Founded through the Educational Opportunity Act of 1964, the program has continued to have an important place on the ESU's campus for ...

Jessica E. Null, a senior at East Stroudsburg University majoring in political science and history, presented research at the Northeastern Political Science Association's 53rd Annual meeting. The meeting was held virtually, November 11-13. Kimberly S. Adams, Ph.D., professor of political science, received ESU's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (S.U.R.E.) grant and selected Null to assist her in collecting and entering data on restrictive voter laws. The purpose of S.U.R.E. is to support faculty/student research pairs over the summer months. The goals are to develop the necessary skill set of undergraduate students to help them become student researchers and to provide faculty members with paid student research assistants. Undergraduate students selected for the program received summer pay for research tasks assigned by their faculty supervisor. By assisting faculty members in their research, students selected for the program learned the knowledge and skills necessary for conducting advanced research in their field. This grant is not intended to support students in their own thesis work. The project should be one primarily initiated by, and to support, a faculty member's research.

On Monday, November 8, a group of ESU resident advisors (RAs) participated in a basic fire extinguisher training. Nate Black, ESU's director of environmental health and safety, led the training.

ESU is honored to recognize the following faculty, students, and alumni for their recent accomplishments in their fields of study.

East Stroudsburg University welcomes students back to campus for the fall 2021 semester.

ESU Interim President, Kenneth Long, along with his colleagues and students talk about the impact COVID-19 has had on them in their professional and personal lives, and why they decided to get vaccinated.

The newest member of East Stroudsburg University's Council of Trustees (COT), William Green, received the oath of office on Monday, June 14 from COT Chairperson, L. Patrick Ross '67 of Bartonsville.

Travel is one of the best ways to expand our perspectives, meet new people, and learn about different cultures. East Stroudsburg University students broaden their horizons through international programs and the university welcomes students to campus who bring their own unique cultures from countries around the globe.

ESU's Community Health Organization, a student club in the department of health studies, sponsored a contest to create a public service announcement (PSA) or a meme to encourage students to get vaccinated against COVID-19. They were joined in their efforts by the department of wellness education and prevention.

A total of 1,466 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Spring 2021 semester of the 2020-2021 academic year, according to Joanne Bruno, J.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs.

When Hafiz Tunis Jr. was appointed to the Upper Darby Council in February 2020 at the age of 23, he was the youngest person ever to serve on the governing body of that township, which has a population larger than the City of Scranton.

Graduating seniors Jennifer Estright and Brandon Teel have spent their years at East Stroudsburg University with a desire to lead and serve others. Estright, a communication and sciences disorder major from Norristown, Pa., was awarded the University Service Award for the 2020-21 academic year. Teel, a sport management major from Philadelphia, Pa., was awarded the University Leadership Award.

ESU's department of political science and economics recently inducted 11 students into Iota Chi, ESU's chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (the National Political Science Honor Society).

Valentina Otero's passion for her major goes deeper than assignments on a syllabus. To round out a robust course load, Otero, a senior criminal justice and psychology double major from East Stroudsburg, Pa., pursued an independent study capstone project focused on exploring the minds of female serial killers.

The Rotaract Club of ESU raised $1,245 for various charities this academic year. Rotaract, a college-level division of the Rotary International, is a service organization focused on helping those in both local and global communities.

A total of 979 students will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at four separate commencement ceremonies for each of the university colleges on May 7 and May 8. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ceremonies will take place at Eiler-Martin Stadium in order to follow CDC guidelines and social distancing. The College of Arts and Sciences will graduate on Friday, May 7 at 5 p.m. On May 8 the College of Health Sciences will graduate at 9 a.m., the College of Business and Management at 1:30 p.m., and the College of Education at 6 p.m. A separate ceremony honoring Doctoral students from the classes of 2020 and 2021 was held on Friday, April 30. A total of 775 bachelor's degrees, 203 master's degrees and one doctoral degree will be awarded.

Nine psychology students at ESU were recently accepted into Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology.