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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, Wis. — Vanessa Dale, Clearfield, M.S., pharmaceutical sciences. INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Altoona — Connor A. Bradley, B.A., English/literature-culture; Kelly Campbell,B.S. in biology/ecology, conservation and environmental; Liam R. DeAngelis, B.S., safety, health and environmental applied sciences; Kaden Hileman, B.S., nursing; Delaney M. Igoe, M.S. in speech-language pathology; Jillian Smith, B.S., interior design. Duncansville — Jarrid Adams, B.S.Ed, social studies/history; Isaac Helsel, B.A., criminology; Grace M. Matherne, B.S., ...

Juniata College Class of 1974 presents $4.8M Legacy Gift

HUNTINGDON — Members of Juniata College’s Class of 1974 presented their 50th Class Reunion legacy gift during the All Class Dinner at Alumni Weekend on June 7. The Class of 1974 raised $4,889,319.74, to support many areas across the college now and in the future. A portion of their ...

Women’s Club of Altoona recognizes art students

In May, the Women’s Club of Altoona recognized outstanding art students from both Altoona Area High School and Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School. The ceremony, attended by the students, parents, club members and guests, was held at the clubhouse. Bishop Guilfoyle art teacher Neil ...

Deans’ lists

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, South Orange, N.J. — Dean’s list, spring semester: Claire Cammarata, Altoona; Rija Sabeeh, Port Matilda. VERMONT STATE UNIVERSITY, Randolph Center, Vt. — Dean’s list, spring semester: Zaine Dodson, Altoona. UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA, Tampa, Fla. — Dean’s list, spring semester: Kaitlyn Ickes, Schellsburg. PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY (all campuses) -- Dean’s list, spring semester: George Boutiller, Altoona, California campus; Leah Farber, Altoona, California campus; Aidan Palilla, Altoona, Clarion campus; Anthony Pater, Altoona, Edinboro campus; ...

On campus

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members BATON ROUGE, La. –– Several area students from Penn State University recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. They include Julie Snyder of Port Matilda, Morgan Socoski of Philipsburg and Teague Willits-Kelley of Port Matilda. Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. 3+1 program participants complete bachelor’s degrees JOHNSTOWN –– A total of 23 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College graduates have obtained their ...