SELINSGROVE—Rachel Schaible of Blue Bell graduated with a bachelor of science degree in psychology as Susquehanna University closed its 155th academic year with annual commencement exercises on She is the daughter of Randall and Ellen Schaible and a graduate of Wissahickon High School. The Class of 2013 was the first to enter Susquehanna under a new curriculum that guarantees each student will have a cross-cultural experience. In his commencement address to students, Allan E. Goodman, president of the Institute of International Education (IIE), who honored Susquehanna in March with the institute’s Andrew Heiskell Award for Internationalizing Campus, emphasized that the graduates’ experience is “quite rare” since only one percent of citizens in higher education study abroad.

Allison M. Fried, daughter of Laura and Scott Fried of Gwynedd Valley, received a bachelor of arts degree from Hamilton College, concluding the college's 201st year. Hamilton awarded 491 diplomas in the ceremony. Thomas Tull, chairman and CEO of Legendary Pictures and a 1992 graduate of Hamilton, delivered the Commencement address. Fried, who graduated with a degree in foreign languages and world politics, now joins an alumni body of more than 20,000, many of whom have made important contributions to business, the professions, government and the arts.

LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Bucknell University has conferred bachelor's and master's degrees to students who completed their graduation requirements during this past spring semester. Degrees were awarded for studies in liberal arts and professional programs in engineering, education, management and music. The following area gradaes received degrees Jean M. Adelberger, Norristown, PA 19403, daughter of Lawrence and Kathy Adelberger of Jeffersonville, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Academy Of Notre Dame De Namur, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology. Steven A. Belskie, Norristown, PA 19403, son of Mike and Kathleen Belskie of Norristown, PA, and a 2010 graduate of Norristown Area H S, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Belskie received the David R. Crossgrove Prize. Rachel R. Byer, North Wales, PA 19454, daughter of Harold and Carol Byer of North Wales, PA, and a 2010 graduate of Springside School, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. Scott E. Eaton, Port Matilda, PA 16870, son of Jeffrey Eaton of Port Matilda, PA and Christine Barbone of Eagleville, PA, and a 2009 graduate of State College Area H S, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Samantha L. Hickman, Harleysville, PA 19438, daughter of Todd and Suzanne Hickman of Harleysville, PA, and a graduate of Souderton Area H S, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Courtney R. Lambert, North Wales, PA 19454, daughter of William and Marybeth Lambert of North Wales, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Lansdale Catholic H S, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Matthew R. Liguori, King Of Prussia, PA 19406, son of Alan and Michele Liguori of King Of Prussia, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Upper Merion Area H S, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Animal Behavior. Shane P. McGinley, Norristown, PA 19403, son of Kelly McGinley of Norristown, PA and Shane McGinley of East Norriton, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Norristown Area H S, graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. Cynthia R. McKinney, Moorestown, NJ 08057, daughter of Timothy McKinney of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Cynthia McKinney of Blue Bell, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Moorestown H S, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Classics. Ross J. McMonigle, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, son of Richard McMonigle and Kathleen Chancler of Wayne, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Saint Josephs Preparatory Sch, graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. Caitlin E. O'Connor, Ambler, PA 19002, daughter of Robert and Laura O'Connor of Ambler, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish. O'Connor is a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon international economics honor society. Kelly A. Stefanowicz, Lansdale, PA 19446, daughter of R. Brian and Mary Stefanowicz of Lansdale, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish. David S. Turner, Lansdale, PA 19446, son of David and Nancy Turner of Lansdale, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Methacton H S, graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Megan E. Wilson, King Of Prussia, PA 19406, daughter of Elizabeth Wilson of King Of Prussia, PA and Jeffrey and Barbara Wilson of Doylestown, PA, and a 2009 graduate of Upper Merion Area H S, graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.

ANNVILLE, PA (readMedia)-- The following students were named to the spring 2013 dean's list at Lebanon Valley College. Dean's list students must maintain a 3.4 average out of a possible 4.0. Bryan J. Cooney of Collegeville, Pa., while in pursuit of a bachelor of science in business administration. Cooney graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School. Alyssa M. Marino of Collegeville, Pa., while in pursuit of a bachelor of science in early childhood education and special education. Marino graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School. Brenna N. Landes of Schwenksville, Pa., while in pursuit of a bachelor of arts and bachelor of science in music and music education. Landes graduated from Souderton Area High School. Zachary T. Sheppard of Collegeville, Pa., while in pursuit of a bachelor of science in music education and music. Sheppard graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School.

GREENVILLE, SC (readMedia)-- Rebekah Bjur, a sophomore international studies major of Plymouth Meeting, PA, was among approximately 1,500 Bob Jones University students who were named to the spring 2013 dean's list. To qualify for the dean's list, students must earn a 3.0 grade point average.

SMITHFIELD, RI (readMedia)-- Bryant University held its 150th Commencement . Among the graduates is Cristina S. Brownell of Audubon, who earned a bachelor of science in business administration, marketing cum laude Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., is a leading private university offering an innovative and uniquely integrated business and liberal arts education. Founded in 1863 and recognizing its 150th anniversary in 2013, Bryant has approximately 3,500 graduate and undergraduate students from 27 states and 54 countries. Bryant University regularly receives top rankings from U.S. News and World Report, Business Week, Forbes, and Barron's. Visit www.bryant.edu.

BURLINGTON, VT ((readMedia)-- Wendy Kim of Blue Bell, PA recently graduated from Champlain College. Kim received a Master of Science degree in Health Care Management. Champlain College's 10th Annual Hooding & Commencement Exercises were held on May 10 at Roger H. Perry Hall on campus. Some 128 candidates for master degrees were honored.

RADNOR, Pa. (Grassroots Newswire) - The following students earned academic honors from Cabrini College for the spring academic year: Katherine Kennedy of Blue Bell (19422) was named to the Dean's List. Nicholas LaRosa of Blue Bell (19422) was named to the President's List. Emily Sturz of Bridgeport (19405) was named to the Dean's List. Thomas Hale of Collegeville (19426) was named to the President's List. Ashley Keyser of Conshohocken (19428) was named to the Dean's List. Sarah Pinard of Conshohocken (19428) was named to the Dean's List. Elizabeth Richter of Conshohocken (19428) was named to the Dean's List. Sean Collins of Eagleville (19403) was named to the Dean's List. Melissa King of Eagleville (19403) was named to the President's List. J Patrick Brown of Eagleville (19403) was named to the President's List. Bethany Bryde of King Of Prussia (19406) was named to the President's List. Enrique Montoya Rodriguez of King Of Prussia (19406) was named to the President's List. Yanina Shulgan of King Of Prussia (19406) was named to the Dean's List. Kelli Tarasca of King Of Prussia (19406) was named to the President's List. Nicholas Bruno of Norristown (19403) was named to the Dean's List. Alexandra Karwoski of Norristown (19401) was named to the Dean's List. George Nave of Norristown (19401) was named to the President's List. Alexa Milano of Plymouth Meeting (19462) was named to the Dean's List. Madison Milano of Plymouth Meeting (19462) was named to the President's List. Laura Romano of Trooper (19403) was named to the Dean's List. Dean's list students have achieved a GPA of 3.5- 3.89 for coursework completed at Cabrini College with a minimum of 15 credits. President's List students have achieved a GPA of 3.9 or higher for coursework completed at Cabrini College with a minimum of 15 credits.

SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Karlee Goldberg, of Conshohocken, presented research at the fifth annual Landmark Conference Summer Research Symposium at Susquehanna University on July 24.
Goldberg is a rising sophomore majoring in biology at Susquehanna. She is a 2012 graduate of Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School and the daughter of Glen and Diane Goldberg.
Students from Susquehanna were joined at the symposium by peers from the University of Scranton and Moravian, Goucher and Juniata colleges—all schools in the Landmark Athletic Conference. This year, the symposium featured 16 academic discussions and 64 poster presentations on a variety of research, in such areas as physics, biochemistry, biology, ecology, environmental science, mathematics, history, economics and computer science.
With a fellow student, Goldberg presented research conducted with Professor of Biology Matt Persons, titled Relationship Between Sibling and Sexual Cannibalism in the Wolf Spider Tigrosa Helluo: A Test of the Aggressive Spillover Hypothesis. The project examined aggressive behavior in female wolf spiders.
Since the creation of the Landmark Conference, one of its goals has been to find “ways to collaborate beyond athletic venues,” said Professor of Biology Margaret Peeler, who serves as Susquehanna’s faculty representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). “The symposium has done just that.”