Lebanon Valley top for alumni job placement in PA
MEDIA >> The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology announces that pharmacist Lou Giannotti has joined P.I.T. as director of Cannabis Studies. Giannotti comes to PIT with an extensive background in the retail and corporate pharmaceutical business as well as the cannabis industry. He is teaching many of the courses in the curriculum, and will also be identifying and exploring business opportunities to enhance our students’ experience and to help grow the program.
Giannotti brings a wealth of experience from the pharmaceutical and cannabis career fields. A pharmacist by profession, he has over 20 years of experience as a Pharmacy District Supervisor for various community pharmacies. Giannotti’s supervisory experience led to a position as the Director of College Relations and Professional Recruitment for Rite Aid where he worked with a variety of colleges and universities in the area, building relationships to bridge the gap between graduation and career opportunities for pharmacy students. Prior to joining P.I.T, Giannotti was the Director of Operations for Holistic Industries (doing business as Liberty Cannabis), a leader in the cannabis industry in the state of PA. As the Director of Dispensary Operations, he worked closely with healthcare providers and community groups to create positive relationships with the industry.
Haverford native heads to Johns Hopkins from Valley Forge
WAYNE— Carson Atlas, of Haverford, graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in June and will continue his studies at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University in the fall.
“The cadets of the class of 2019 have developed into leaders of character who are ready to face any challenge with confidence, strength and honor,” said Col. Stuart B. Helgeson, USMCR (Ret.), Superintendent & COO of Valley Forge Military Academy & College. “We wish them all the best as they continue their education and continue to make us proud.”
Lebanon Valley tops for alumni job placement in Pa.
ANNVILLE — For the second consecutive year, Lebanon Valley College has been named #1 in Pennsylvania in Zippia’s “The Best College in Each State for Getting a Job 2019” listing. Zippia uses U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on students at year 10 after enrolling at an institution. The job placement rate for LVC graduates is 95.63 percent, positioning Lebanon Valley College fourth among all colleges and universities in United States and above schools including Elon University, Gonzaga University, Marquette University, and University of Delaware.
“We are thrilled that national data reflects what the alumni and students of Lebanon Valley College value most deeply about the College. An LVC degree prepares them for their first jobs and for sustained career success,” said Dr. Lewis E. Thayne, president of the College.
Zippia ranked Lebanon Valley College number one in the nation in its 2018 listing. The job placement rate for Lebanon Valley College students enrolling in 2008 was 96.185 percent.
Furman University
GREENVILLE, S.C.— The following Furman University students who live in your area are included on the dean’s list for the 2019 spring semester. Furman’s dean’s list is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher.
NEWTOWN SQUARE: Frances Habenicht, Catherine McLaughlin, Katherine Tanis and Nikoleta Testa.
VILLANOVA: Alexander Bernicker.
Gettysburg College
GETTYSBURG— Gettysburg College students take pride in their work, and we are likewise proud to announce their recent academic achievements. Students whose semester averages were 3.6 or above were recently placed on the Dean’s Honor List.
The following local students have been awarded this outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2019 semester.
CHADDS FORD: Madison Caccese.
GARNET VALLEY: Elizabeth Healy.
LANSDOWNE: John Moore
MEDIA: Sydney Goldberg and Adrienne Poissant.
WALLINGFORD: Samantha Hann an Julia Mullarkey. WAYNE: Morgan McFillin.
The following made the dean’s commendation list for achieving a GPA between 3.3 and 3.599 for the term.
DREXEL HILL: Benjamin Tracy. FOLCROFT: Taylor Rush. GLEN MILLS: Rachael Wiseley.
HAVERTOWN: Nora Janzer.
MEDIA: Leah Hill. NEWTOWN SQUARE: Olivia Jarrell.
NORWOOD: Stephanie Molino.
SPRINGFIELD: Abigail Richard.
VILLANOVA: Charlotte Esser.
WAYNE: Eliza Azzarano and David Wiener.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
KUTZTOWN— Kutztown University has conferred degrees for nearly 1,300 students for the Spring 2019 semester.
Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year. The following students have been awarded degrees following the spring 2019 semester.
ASTON: Tom James Allvord, Eric T. Bittenbender, Jennifer Brittingham, Madison Corrento and Molly Christina Dwyer.
BROOMALL: Meghan E. Devine.
CHESTER: Crystal Manigo.
CLIFTON HEIGHTS: Anthony Joseph Petril and Austin Nicholas Petril. DARBY: Charonya Smith. FOLSOM: Nasi Angjeli and Lydia Rose Garay.
GARNET VALLEY: Stephanie L. Barnes.
DREXEL HILL: Thomas Joseph Wade and Alexandra Walters.
HAVERTOWN: Dante James Mignucci, David Williamson and Amy E. Wilt.
LANSDOWNE: Giovanna Julia Bova.
MEDIA: Wade Benton King.
NEWTOWN SQUARE: Kemsey Johan Jordano Saint Jacques and Carley Vegso.
NORWOOD: Katie Anne Foy.
SECANE: Tara M. Robinson.
SPRINGFIELD: Meghan Rose Augunas, Margaret M. Hobbs, Adam Clay Krauter and Timothy James Spano.
UPPER CHICHESTER: Justin Reel.
UPPER DARBY: Joann Teta Mason.
Loyola University Maryland
BALTIMORE— Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2019 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.
BOOTHWYN: Mary Kathleen Pinto.
BROOMALL: Alyssa Perdue.
CLIFTON HEIGHTS: Elizabeth Donnelly.
DREXEL HILL: Carolyn Andruszko.
GLEN MILLS: John Carney.
HAVERTOWN: Rebecca Armandi, Shannon Bedrossian and Evan Mazmanian.
MEDIA: Ryan Elliott, Megan Stangis and Camille Varillo.
NEWTOWN SQUARE: Sydney Aljian, Catherine Carpenter and Caoimhe Mannion.
RIDLEY PARK: Senna Ohlsson.
VILLANOVA: Lucy Fanto.
WAYNE: Emily Moyher.
WOODLYN: Katie Shiber.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
MILLERSVILLE— Edward Anthony Riffert, of Brookhaven, made Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester.
Monroe College
BRONX, N.Y.— Bailey Cadugan, of Havertown, was recently named to the Monroe College President’s List for the Winter 2019 semester, ending in April 2019.
Oklahoma State University
STILLWATER, OK.— Oklahoma State University awarded degrees to a total of 3,854 students this past spring according to the Office of the Registrar. Local graduates include Michael Hope, of Springfield, and Bridget McLaughlin, of Aston. Ms. McLaughlin also made dean’ honor roll for the spring 2019 semester for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Rochester Institute of Technology
ROCHESTER, NY— Rebecca Bennett, of Springfield, graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in May 2019 with a BS in mechanical engineering.
RIT conferred some 4,200 degrees this academic year at all its campuses-including in Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and China. The university held its 134th annual commencement celebration in May.