Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth University Breiner School of Nursing recently held a pinning ceremony for all graduating Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students from the Clearfield and Lock Haven campuses. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 14, in the Bald Eagle Area High School auditorium in Bellefonte.

Nearly 600 Commonwealth University student-athletes have been named to the 2023-24 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete award list. Student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 upon completion of the academic year to be eligible for the PSAC Scholar-Athlete Award. Overall, the PSAC honored 4,036 student-athletes from the league's 18 institutions after the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year as PSAC Scholar-Athletes. The 2023-24 PSAC Scholar-Athlete total of 4,036 (52% of the entire PSAC student-athlete population) marks the ninth straight year the PSAC has awarded at least 40% of its student-athlete population with "Scholar-Athlete" status. The total number of PSAC Scholar-Athletes increased from 2022-23's total by 199.

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.

Commonwealth University congratulates the more than 800 students who were named to the Fall 2024 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 745 students who were named to the Spring 2024 President's List. The 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 or higher in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades.

Commonwealth University congratulates the nearly 2,600 students who were named to the Fall 2024 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 (CU) students from Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield participated in a day of intense professional development that will serve them well in their efforts to lead their own classroom or break into the field of ASL/English interpreting. The Collaborating to Assist Teacher Candidate Hiring (CATCH) Conference is designed for CU student teachers and ASL/English Interpreting seniors to practice networking, learn from experienced professionals in the field, and prepare to apply, interview, and secure teaching and interpreting positions within the region and beyond. The conference provides a platform for students to share ideas, explore practical applications for their academic knowledge, and connect with potential alumni mentors to help with the transition from college student to confident professional. "CATCH helps our students sharpen their professional skillset as they prepare to move into the workforce," explained Dr. Ann E. Larson, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences at Commonwealth University. "They have the opportunity to expand upon what they have learned in their courses and be ready for the professional world."

Commonwealth University congratulates more than 775 students who were named to the Fall 2023 President's List. The 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 or higher in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades.

Commonwealth University congratulates more than 2,180 students who were named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. The 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.

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.

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.

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.

Commonwealth University congratulates more than 1,600 students who graduated during the Spring 2024 semester.

Commonwealth University congratulates more than 500 students who graduated during the Fall 2023 semester.

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.

Six students were initiated into the Alpha-Iota-Beta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society at CU-Mansfield on Monday, April 15. Requirements for initiation include completion of four history courses, 3.0 overall GPA and 3.25 GPA in history.

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.

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.