Widener adds occupational therapy doctorate program
CHESTER >> Widener University is proud to announce the launch of the new Doctor of Occupational Therapy program within the School of Human Service Professions. The three-year doctoral program beginning in June 2019 will include hands-on, experiential learning, clinical research, personal faculty mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Occupational therapy is an expanding profession within the health care field that is expected to grow 24 percent by 2026. Therapists in this field help to improve clients’ abilities to perform tasks associated with daily living.
“The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program will deliver a dynamic and valuable learning experience,” said President Julie E. Wollman. “Our committed faculty will guide students toward professional and personal success through high-quality academics and personal mentorship. Rooted in inter-professional and community-based learning experiences, the program will teach students the necessary skills to become leaders in the occupational therapy field and serve a diverse range of clients.”
The program is designed to be completed in three years as a full-time graduate student. Students who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online through the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).
Area Students Receive Maguire Scholarships at The University of Scranton
SCRANTON— Local residents were among the 16 current Maguire Scholars at The University of Scranton who were celebrated at a gathering on campus recently.
The scholarship program provides graduates selected from 41 Philadelphia-area high schools (many of which are Catholic schools) with “last-dollar” financial support for four years of college at one of 28 partner institutions. Maguire scholarships are funded by The Maguire Foundation, founded by philanthropists James J. and Frances Maguire.
Daniel McNulty of Havertown, Alex Sebastian Vallejo of Upper Darby and Madison Nord of Bryn Mawr are current Maguire Scholars at Scranton.
Maguire Scholars, selected by their respective institutions, must maintain a G.P.A. above 3.0, be an active participant in school and/or community volunteer extra-curricular activities, and meet other requirements of the program. Scranton has been a partner school since 2015.
Students contribute to Muhlenberg theater festival
ALLENTOWN >> Muhlenberg College’s New Voice/New Visions theater festival was supported with the help of area students during its run from Nov. 28-Dec. 2.
The festival, which included three new and innovative short plays, were written and directed by be women, many being Muhlenberg students or alumni, included the participation of Media’s Alyssa Duvak who was a member of the crew for “Still Growing Up” and Media’s Amanda Clark who was part of the cast for “Am I Blue.”
Tufts picks up Media student
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, MASS. >> Maia Golub, from Media, has joined more than 1,500 undergraduate students from around the world as they begin their academic careers at Tufts University.
In all, only 14.6 percent of a record breaking 21,501 applicants were admitted to the university, the secondlowest acceptance rate in university history.
Chichester alum goes ‘Dutch’ for Lebanon Valley Football
ANNVILLE >> Harrison Guy, of Boothwyn, is one of more than 200 studentathletes who competed for the Flying Dutchmen during the Fall 2018 semester. Guy, a graduate of Chichester High School, is pursuing a bachelor of arts in undeclared/open major at The Valley.
Guy was a member of the football team. Lebanon Valley’s football team posted a 2-8 record in 2018. Despite their record, the Dutchmen won its final two games of the season, including a thrilling 30-24 2OT victory over MAC rivals Albright, sparking the March on Kreiderheim.
Albright College
READING >> Gillian Umstead, Thornton, has been named to the fall 2018 Dean’s List at Albright College. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, Albright College students must earn a GPA of 3.75 or better.
Belmont University
NASHVILLE, TENN. >> Jessica Olkowski, of Media, was named to Belmont University’s Fall 2018 Dean’s List for earning a minimum 3.5 GPA average with no grade below a C for the term.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
BLOOMSBURG >> Dozens of local students made the grade for the Fall 2018 semester by being named to the Bloomsburg University dean’s list. Students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the term.
ARDMORE: Vaughan.
ASTON: Rachel Lancianese, Jessica McGarrey, Katelyn McGonigal, Catherine Possenti, Shannon Slesicki and Victoria Whiteside
BROOMALL: Philip Boyle, Megan Peterson and Kiley Straub.
CHADDS FORD: Hannah Garver.
CLIFTON HEIGHTS: Gianna Harris.
DREXEL HILL: Lucinda Ashton, Gabriella Levy, Brooke Morris and Gabriella Vizzarri.
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GARNET VALLEY: Rebecca Cahall, Ava Demirjian, Abigail Kalish and Courtney Snyderman.
GLEN MILLS: Maryann Dambro, Carly Gregg, Marissa Griffitts and Allison Robbins.
GLENOLDEN: Dellavecchio.
HAVERTOWN: Matthew Bloxton and Joseph Kline.
LINWOOD: Abigail Trusty.
MEDIA: Katherine Goodrich, Jamie Lansberry, Nicole Stahl and Caitlin Wilmot.
MORTON: Elisabeth Alfieri.
NORWOOD: Mark Everton.
RADNOR: Christine Kiera Wadsworth. Joseph Brooke McClatchy.
SHARON HILL: Camryn Washington.
SPRINGFIELD: Haley Byrne and Matthew Smith.
SWARTHMORE: Theresa Callahan, Edward Henderson, Riley McSorley and Carl Pola.
UPPER CHICHESTER: Matthew Plaughter.
UPPER DARBY: Aamyah Faust and Ishale Toliver.
WOODLYN: Dominic Pinto.
YEADON: Todd Romero.
Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, S.C. >> Joshua Norton, of Bethel, was named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Bob Jones University for earning a GPA between 3.0 and 3.74 for the term.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
CLARION >> Muhammad Naeem, of Norwood, graduated with a BSBA Management degree during December commencement ceremonies at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Further, Alexander Gillen, of Haverford, earned a 3.5 GPA to be named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Clemson University
CLEMSON S.C. >> Matthew Edward Foster, of Chadds Ford, and James M. Doyle Jr., of Wallingford, graduated from Clemson University at the school’s December commencement exercises.
Coastal Carolina University
CONWAY, S.C. >> The following students earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the Fall 2018 semester and have been named to the Coastal Carolina Dean’s List for their academic achievements. ASTON: Elena Fayda and Julia Kauffeld.
CHADDS FORD: Lauren McDonnell.
GARNET VALLEY: Katelyn Stephens.
Additionally, Bailey O’Brien, of Springfield, was one of 875 students to earn a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester.
Columbus College of Art and Design
COLUMBUS, OHIO >> Catherine Lastowka, of Brookhaven, received Columbus College of Art and Design’s President’s List honors for earning a GPA of 3.6 for the fall 2018 term.
Curry College
MILTON, MASS. >> Rebecca Ginsparg, of Newtown Square, has been named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Curry College for earning a minimum 3.3 GPA for the term and no grade below a C.
Grove City College
GROVE CITY >> The following students were names to the Dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester at Grove City College.
BROOMALL: Danenhower.
GARNET VALLEY: Morgan Boome.
NEWTOWN SQUARE: Sarah Null.
SPRINGFIELD: Cirio. Sara Gabe
Immaculata University
IMMACULATA >> The following students were named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Immaculata University for earning at least a 3.7 GPA for the term. ALDAN: Laura DiLucia. ASTON: Veronica Siko. BROOKHAVEN: Kayla Abt, Christina Hill and Cleo Hoey.
BROOMALL: Jessica Dougherty and Angelica Cade.
CHADDS FORD: Taylor Marson.
DREXEL HILL: Theresa Kearney, Thomas McDevitt, Francesca Medora, Brian Walters and Brianna Walters.
GARNET VALLEY: Colleen Bradley, Layne Kennedy and Androniki Novakis.
GLEN MILLS: Caroline Anderson.
GLENOLDEN: Rachel Sweeney.
HAVERTOWN: Anastasia Sullivan.
LANSDOWNE: Tanaya Reed.
MEDIA: Teresa Quinn and Willa Thompson.
NEWTOWN SQUARE: Alexis Harmon and Sophie Walker.
RIDLEY PARK: Bashifatu Bah and Olivia Gray. SECANE: Trevor Dunbar. SPRINGFIELD: Celsey Golato.
THORNTON: Katelyn Reichle.
UPPER CHICHESTER: Emma Dunham and Lauren Evangelista.
UPPER DARBY: Frances Fleming.
WAYNE: Greyson Avots and Gwyneth Welsh.
WOODLYN: Bernadette Chicklo.
Iowa State University
AMES, IOWA >> Marli Markovitz, of Wayne, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biological/pre-medical illustration at Iowa State’s fall commencement exercises on Dec. 14, 2018.
Lehigh University
BETHLEHEM >> The following students were named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Lehigh University for earning a minimum 3.6 GPA for the term.
ARDMORE: Julia Adelizzi and Kevin Aspesi. ASTON: Janice Park. BROOMALL: Karch Klos. BRYN MAWR: Rachel Grobman.
CHADDS FORD: Gregory Gardner.
CHEYNEY: Carley Powers.
GARNET VALLEY: Jeffrey Shanfeldt.
GLEN MILLS: Michael Burns and Brendan Inglis
HAVERTOWN: Lauren Dice and Austin Margulies
MEDIA: Mariah Kozub and Rachel Lambert.
NEWTOWN SQUARE: Anthony Gallo.
RIDLEY PARK: Violet Kertis and John Kusner.
SPRINGFIELD: Chelsea Frattari.
THORNTON: Madelyn Smith.
VILLANOVA: Abby Goldberg and Caroline Jacoby.
WAYNE: Samuel Bupp and Carroll Anne Klinges.
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
MANSFIELD >> Dante Torrisi, of Havertown, was named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Mansfield University for attaining at least a 3.5 GPA for the term.
Maryville College
MARYVILLE, TENN. >> Brinley Knowles, of Media, made dean’s list at Maryville College for earning at least a 3.6 GPA with no grade lower than a C for the Fall 2018 semester.
Northampton Community College
BETHLEHEM >> Kelly Emmel and Sharon Snow, both of Marcus Hook, were named to Northampton’s Fall 2018 Dean’s List for achieve at least a 3.5 GPA for the term.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
SLIPPERY ROCK >> The following students were named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at Slippery Rock University for earning a minimum 3.5 GPA for the term.
SPRINGFIELD: Michelle Cavaliere and Michael McGarrigle.
SWARTHMORE: Katharine Rutkowski.
University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. >> Four area students made the grade at University of Rhode Island by making dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester.
BRYN MAWR: Alexandra Buckley and Ryan Byrd.
WAYNE: Stephanie Fasciano and Rachel Smilansky.
University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT. >> The Following students were named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List for earning a GPA of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
CHADDS FORD: Michaela Clarkson.
HAVERTOWN: Anita Bolitta and Mary Catherine Soltys.
SWARTHMORE: Jack Borbee.
WALLINGFORD: Kyle Martin.
WAYNE: Hunter Jensen.
York College of Pennsylvania
YORK >> Approximately 300 students earned degrees at York College’s commencement exercises on Dec. 19 including the following students.
ASTON: Thomas Baggio. CHADDS FORD: Meredith Jones.
GLEN MILLS: Marissa Gaeta.
The following students were also named to the dean’s list for earning a minimum 3.5 GPA for the Fall 2018 semester. ASTON: Angela Oppelt. CHADDS FORD: Anna Crawford and Meredith Jones.
GLEN MILLS: Marissa Gaeta.
MEDIA: Robert Baidokas.