Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

A group of 13 Commonwealth University international business majors recently returned from nine days in Madrid, which became the backdrop for a study abroad experience that merged business meetings with museum visits and lectures with late-night conversations in bustling plazas. Led by Lam Nguyen, professor and chair of the Department of Management, the summer trip invited students to see how global business really works - on the ground, in real time and across borders.

Fourteen Commonwealth University students, from the Mansfield and Lock Haven campuses, recently returned from studying abroad in the Central American country of Belize. The students were part of a faculty-led, short-term study abroad program that has been introducing students to Belize since 2014.

Commonwealth University's TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program welcomed students, alumni, families and staff for its annual End-of-Year Celebration and Graduation Banquet - an evening that highlighted not only academic achievement but the resilience, growth and community that define the TRIO experience. The celebration opened with remarks from TRIO SSS leadership, who emphasized the program's mission of expanding access to higher education and empowering students to persist through challenges and reach graduation.

Commonwealth University congratulates nearly 800 students who graduated during the Spring 2026 semester.

The Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg Doctor of Audiology Program participated in the Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology's Lobby Day on in June at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg. Faculty and students met with Pennsylvania senators and house members to advocate for legislation that strengthens hearing healthcare, including HB 80 (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact), HB 1670 (expanded hearing aid coverage) and modernization of the audiology scope of practice to align Pennsylvania law with current Au.D. education and training. These advocacy efforts support improved patient access to high-quality hearing healthcare for Pennsylvanians, while demonstrating the program's commitment to leadership, service and advancing the profession.

Phi Kappa Phi recently announced the recipients of a 2026 Fellowship. The prestigious $8,500 fellowships were awarded to 40 students nationwide.

Commonwealth University congratulates the more than 700 students who were named to the Fall 2025 President's List. The President's List, prepared at the end of each semester, recognizes those students who have achieved academic distinction. To qualify for the President's List, the student must have earned a GPA of 4.0 in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades.

Commonwealth University congratulates more than 2,400 students who were named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The Dean's List, prepared at the end of each semester, recognizes those students who have achieved academic distinction. To qualify for the Dean's List, the student must have earned a GPA of at least 3.50, on a 4.0 scale, in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades.

Commonwealth University congratulates the 800 students who were named to the Spring 2026 President's List. The President's List, prepared at the end of each semester, recognizes those students who have achieved academic distinction. To qualify for the President's List, the student must have earned a GPA of 4.0 in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades.

Commonwealth University congratulates the more than 2,500 students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. The Dean's List, prepared at the end of each semester, recognizes those students who have achieved academic distinction. To qualify for the Dean's List, the student must have earned a GPA of at least 3.50, on a 4.0 scale, in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades.

On Saturday, March 28, the CU-Bloomsburg chapter of Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, inducted its newest members.

The following people recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Commonwealth University honors more than 620 student-athletes as 2024-25 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar Athletes. Scholar athlete numbers by campus: Bloomsburg - 313, Lock Haven - 243 and Mansfield - 81.

Commonwealth University students participated in an intense professional development program at the Bloomsburg and Mansfield campuses from March 6-8. The Career Intensive Boot Camp (CIBC) is designed to make students confident professionals before they leave campus. Students spend the weekend practicing their professional communication and networking, learning how to leverage their transferrable skillset and interact with alumni in their chosen industry. Sessions included topics such as personal finance, workplace ethics, entrepreneurship and dining etiquette. Students also had the opportunity to have their resume and cover letter reviewed and participate in networking practice sessions and mock interviews.

More than 50 students from various majors, as well as graduate studies, were inducted as student scholars into Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg's Frederick Douglass Institute for Academic Excellence (FDIAE). FDIAE is part of the PASSHE collaborative established to enhance the academic life of participating universities and to enrich their campus climate. It enables all members of the university community to identify with a man whose life and work embody American democratic ideals and educational excellence. The institute develops and implements collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching projects that enrich our general education and enhance the quality of our culturally diverse courses.

Voice students from Commonwealth University-Mansfield recently won recognition at the Allegheny Mountain Chapter (AMC) National Association of Teachers of Singing Student Auditions, held in November at Gettysburg College. The auditions included around 120 entries from around Pennsylvania. Both of the voice faculty at Mansfield, Dr. Todd Ranney and Dr. Alissa Rose, had student winners at the competitions, where students competed against peers of a similar age and experience level. The top three winners in each category were featured in a final concert at the end of the auditions and additional students were recognized as semi-finalists. All students received comment sheets from the judges, who are voice teachers and NATS members. These auditions provide an opportunity for the students to receive feedback on their singing, hear other students from the region and be exposed to a wide variety of repertoire.

Voice students from Commonwealth University-Mansfield recently won recognition at the Allegheny Mountain Chapter (AMC) National Association of Teachers of Singing Student Auditions, held Nov. 16 at Penn State University. There were approximately 100 audition entries from around Pennsylvania.

CU-Bloomsburg recently attended the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. These students qualified for the NLC after placing in the top four of their respective categories at the Pennsylvania FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference in April. CU-Bloomsburg's chapter earned the title "Distinguished Chapter" at this year's NLC. The accolade reflects the effort and hard work put into fundraising, events, membership, collaboration and leadership throughout the year.

This spring, Commonwealth University-Lock Haven celebrated student teachers during the semi-annual Student Teacher Induction and Pinning Ceremony held in the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center (DACC). After successfully completing their placements, the student teachers were honored during the program designed to celebrate the hard work, dedication and commitment of prospective teachers.

Commonwealth University sent more than 20 students from the Lock Haven and Bloomsburg campuses to the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport to volunteer during game-day operations.

Several Commonwealth University student delegations from the Bloomsburg and Mansfield campuses participated in the annual University of Pittsburgh Model European Union simulation hosted by Susquehanna University this spring. The students passed several resolutions pertaining to the war in Ukraine and sustainable agriculture.

More than 30 education majors from Commonwealth University's Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield locations recently got an inside look at each level of public education thanks to a collaborative project with the Williamsport Area School District. The district-wide Field Day experience was made possible by to a $9,000 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) mini grant awarded to Dr. Priya Poehner, professor of education at CU-Lock Haven, and Dr. Daniel Roesch, associate professor of teaching and learning at CU-Bloomsburg, to promote "Sweetening the Teaching Experience" and to focus on building partnerships with area schools.

Students with the Commonwealth University-Lock Haven Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club and the Black Student Union met with State Rep. Ismail "Izzy" Smith-Wade-El (D-Lancaster) at the PA State Capitol Building on Monday, April 29. Students learned about internships and public affairs issues. Rep. Smith-Wade-El identifies as queer and is an advocate for public higher education, racial equity and LGBTQ concerns. The visit was coordinated by Dr. Rick Schulze, chairperson, CU-Lock Haven Commission on LGBTQ Affairs; Patricia Hunter, MA, LPC, counselor; and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

A team of Commonwealth University students recently returned to the small community of Harmons, Jamaica, along with faculty members, Jennifer Bell, physician assistant studies and Amy Way, health and exercise science. The 18 undergraduate and five physician assistant graduate students represented the Lock Haven, Bloomsburg and Clearfield campuses. This is the seventh service-learning program to Jamaica for Lock Haven students led by Bell and Way and the second for Commonwealth University.