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Students get look at management EAST STROUDSBURG –– 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. Angela Petrarca of Altoona is a student in the class. The students, who are currently taking HRTM 261, Club Management, participated in the trip to explore areas of hospitality that are often unfamiliar because private clubs are typically not open to the public. On April 8, Petrarca also ...

Graduates-University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD May graduates: Karson Rumsky, Clearfield, B.A., environmental studies; Joslynne E. Freyer, Curwensville, A.S., nursing; Alex M. Pasternak, DuBois, B.S., business management; Olivia L. Reese, Flinton, B.S., nursing; Seth L. Kirby, Lilly, B.S., computer information systems and technology; Blake A. Prestash, Philipsburg, B.A., criminal justice.

Honors lists-Southern New Hampshire University

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, Manchester, N.H. President’s list, spring term: Kaitlin Moore of Orbisonia; Maria Mease of Mount Union; Faith Wisor of Woodland; Taryn Higgins of Warriors Mark; Rachel Maynard of Port Matilda; Carrie Bowes of Philipsburg; Chelsey Witherite of Curwensville; Carla Kumm of Clearfield; Taylor Lancaster of Clearfield; Shawn Shultz of Tyrone; Cameron Irvin of Tyrone; Joshua Rhodes of Saxton; Wilberto Yi Donoy of Saxton; Steven Queen-White of Roaring Spring; Riley Hawn of Petersburg; Sophia Marker of Huntingdon; Gabriel Havelind of Houtzdale; Cody Chaney ...

First Commonwealth awards scholarships

INDIANA, Pa. –– A total of 40 high school seniors in Pennsylvania and Ohio received college scholarships as part of First Commonwealth Bank’s annual scholarship program, the bank announced. A record 1,557 applications throughout First Commonwealth’s 125-branch footprint and business banking centers in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Cleveland, Canton, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio were submitted. To align with the bank’s mission, candidates were asked to share an essay that illustrated their commitment to academics while improving and servicing their ...

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Students on All-PA Academic Team JOHNSTOWN –– The Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges recently honored the 31st annual All-Pennsylvania Academic Team, consisting of select students representing 15 community colleges from across Pennsylvania. This honor recognizes high-achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. The students are selected for the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team based on a nomination and application ...

Student recognized

Kinsey Delbaggio, a junior at Bishop Guilfoyle Academy in Altoona, has been selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. NSHSS members ...