Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

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.

This spring, Commonwealth University-Lock Haven celebrated 56 student teachers during the semi-annual Student Teacher Induction and Pinning Ceremony held in the Parsons Union Building. 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. To begin the program, Dr. Sherry E. Griggs, director of teacher preparation, clinical ractice and certification, welcomed the administration, faculty, staff, guest speakers, student teachers, family members and guests. Dr. Ann Larson, dean of the College of Education and Human Studies, also greeted the audience and offered remarks. The program continued with remarks from the keynote speaker, Tammie Burnaford, superintendent of the Bellefonte Area School District and comments from alumna, Jennifer Reibson, a health and physical education teacher in Central Mountain High School in the Keystone Central School District. Following the speakers, each student received a circle of children lapel pin, which represents four positive skills in the continuous circle of teaching and learning: cooperation, togetherness, unity and acceptance. The evening concluded with opportunities for photographs and a reception.

A total of 514 Commonwealth University student-athletes have been named to the 2022-23 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athlete award list.The list encompasses students from Commonwealth U Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield locations. 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.