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Class of 2026: Where are they going?

With the close of Susquehanna University’s 168th academic year, a new class of graduates steps…

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Theatre alumna debuts in Broadway hit ‘Operation Mincemeat’

Susquehanna University theatre alumna Amanda Jill Robinson ’12 is currently making her Broadway debut in…

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Break Through career conference connects students with their futures

Neary 70 graduates returned to campus for Susquehanna University’s annual Break Through student-alumni networking conference….

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Alumnus installed as bishop of ELCA’s Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Synod

For Philip Hirsch ’86, faith has always been more than belief; it’s a call to…

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Alumni, faculty member named to 40 Under 40 list

Several Susquehanna University alumni and one faculty member were recently featured in Inside Pennsylvania Magazine’s…

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Susquehanna celebrates legacy and philanthropy at Homecoming–Reunion Weekend

More than $10 million in gifts marked campus celebration Over 1,000 alumni returned to Susquehanna University’s…

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How creativity leads to innovation

Susquehanna University recently hosted its fall Gates-Mueller Leadership Initiative Panel with two alumni and a…

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Yankees museum curator brings baseball’s past to life

As America’s pastime pushes toward the end of the season, Brian Richards ’06, curator at…

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Susquehanna University celebrates the Class of 2025

Stories, Baktash Ahadi told Susquehanna University’s Class of 2025, help us make sense of the…

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Class of 2025: Where are they going?

As Susquehanna University closes its 167th academic year, seniors are preparing for the next chapter…

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Alumna is first Pennsylvanian to win National Teacher of the Year

Joyful. Outgoing. Passionate. Dedicated. These are just some of the superlatives Ashlie Crosson’s students used…

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Alumna guides top ad agency, recognized for exceptional leadership

Shannon Baker-Meyer ’03 has garnered awards and recognition in the public relations and marketing industries…

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Women’s Leadership Initiative marks 10 years of meaningful connections

Susquehanna University marked the 10th anniversary of the Women’s Leadership Initiative with a two-day symposium in New York…

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Filmmaker Baktash Ahadi announced as 2025 Commencement speaker

Ahadi, a director, producer and writer, has dedicated his career to addressing critical global issues,…

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Alumna wins presidential research award

Ashley Shade ’04 was recently honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and…

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Alumni share career advice to current students

From navigating their time at Susquehanna to landing internships and preparing for life after graduation,…

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Alumna finalist for 2025 National Teacher of the Year

“I’m thrilled to be selected and truly humbled and grateful for the community of students,…

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Susquehanna’s Homecoming honors philanthropists

More than 1,000 alumni returned to Susquehanna University’s campus to celebrate Homecoming–Reunion Weekend, with highlights…

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Sports media alum wins Emmy for Stanley Cup production

Aleksandr Washuta ’21 was among the Vegas Golden Knights Emmy Award–winning production staff recognized for…

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Graphic design students nationally recognized

A recent graduate and current student from Susquehanna University were named to Graphic Design USA’s…

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Psychology grad and 4-time Fulbrighter gives back to field, gains joy

Bruce Svare ’71, professor emeritus of psychology and neuroscience at the State University of New…

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Alumni News: Message Board

The following conversation between Melissa Salazar, Susquehanna University’s new associate vice president for advancement, and…

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Alumni Profile: Julie Stansfield ’95 Cabus

‘Transformative and Impactful’ Career Inspired by Service Overseas Supervisory Special Agent Julie Stansfield ’95 Cabus says…

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Alumni Award Winners 2023

FERNANDO RAMIREZ ’82 | Achievement Award Fernando has an entrepreneurial spirit rooted in a desire to…

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Alumni Legacy Spotlight: Valarie Bastek ’06

In 2020, Valarie Bastek ’06 established The Bastek Award Fund, which supports students who are…

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Graphic design professor’s work displayed in national juried exhibition

Amanda Lenig ’07, department head of art and design and associate professor of graphic design in…

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Alumna awarded Fulbright to earn master’s degree, study climate change in Australia

Layren McDannold ’23 has been awarded the Anne Wexler Scholarship in Public Policy from the…

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Susquehanna celebrates the graduates of the Class of 2024

Susquehanna University President Jonathan Green addresses the Class of 2024.Susquehanna University celebrated the Class of…

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Class of 2024: Where are they going?

As Susquehanna University closes its 166th academic year, seniors are preparing for the next chapter…

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Latinx Initiative enriches campus culture

Alumnus Fernando Ramirez ’82 speaks after the screening of his documentary Beyond the Statistics.Susquehanna University…

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New fund supports student business ventures

A fund recently established by two alumni is underwriting the entrepreneurial endeavors of Susquehanna University…

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National Archives deputy archivist to deliver 2024 Commencement address

William “Jay” Bosanko, deputy archivist of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at…

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Susquehanna surpasses goal on annual day of giving

Susquehanna surpassed its donor goal during OneSU, the university’s annual day of giving on March…

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Alumni offer hand up at Break Through career conference

Susquehanna students networked with over 100 alumni volunteers at the annual Break Through professional conference….

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Heidi Peterson ’94 named Middle School Principal of the Year

People often question why Heidi Peterson ’94 has chosen to work with middle school students. …

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Ashlie Crosson ’11 named Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year

Just a few years into her teaching career, Ashlie Crosson ’11, an English teacher at…

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Year in Review: Our favorite things from 2023

A historic, record-breaking capital campaign, compelling faculty-student research, a world-renowned classical musician performed on campus…

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Counseling Center’s reception area dedicated to alumna, trustee

Susquehanna University dedicated the Counseling and Psychological Services reception area to Sandra M. Rocks ’75,…

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Four recognized for outstanding philanthropy

During Homecoming–Reunion Weekend, four university supporters were inducted into the Susquehanna Society for their extraordinary…

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The Writers Institute celebrates 30th anniversary

Susquehanna University is known for its long tradition of nurturing young writers. During Homecoming-Reunion Weekend,…

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MFA scholarships, on-campus residency offered for Susquehanna alumni

Imagine kicking off your Master of Fine Arts degree for nine days at the start…

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Alumna’s beloved piano to find new home at Susquehanna University

A beautiful Baldwin grand piano will be played by Susquehanna University musicians for generations to…

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Lecture to explore judicial law enforcement

Susquehanna University’s Adams Center for Law and Society will present the panel discussion Judicial Discipline…

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Susquehanna alumnae share secrets to finding and maintaining their authentic selves

Susquehanna University alumnae working in the education, health care and retail fields discussed with students…

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Alumni Profile: Biology Alumna Finalist for National Teacher of the Year

What keeps Carolyn Kuhr ’98 Kielma coming back to teaching year after year is not…

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Alumni Profile: Alumna Excels as Full-time Freelancer

Madison Clark ’15Madison Clark ’15 set a goal to become a full-time freelance writer and…

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Alumni Profile: Alumni Couple Launches Diaper Business

Gannon Keller ’15 and Krystal Duke ’14 Keller live in an ecofriendly manner, limiting single-use…

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Susquehanna bestows 2023 alumni awards

Susquehanna University’s Alumni Association recognized five distinguished alumni during its annual Alumni Awards Banquet. Awards are…

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Peace Corps experience teaches endurance, resilience

Although Phoebe Kurien ’19 Marshall’s Peace Corps experience didn’t end the way she expected it…

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Susquehanna University appoints new members to Board of Trustees

Susquehanna University has appointed six new members to its Board of Trustees. “Susquehanna University’s…

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Susquehanna Celebrates the Graduates of the Class of 2023

Catherine Pierce loves words. As the poet laureate of the state of Mississippi, that should…

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Class of 2023: Where Are They Going

Making Her Directorial Debut Alexis Jefferson Alexis Jefferson will make her professional directorial debut at the Pablo…

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Susquehanna Dedicates Clark and Lisa Ryan ’78 Burke Hawk Hub

Susquehanna University dedicated the Clark and Lisa Ryan ’78 Burke Hawk Hub in recognition of…

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Alumna To Serve 12-Year Term on Delaware Supreme Court

Judge Abigail Myers ’01 LeGrow was confirmed as a Delaware Supreme Court justice by the…

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Alumna Earns Fulbright to United Kingdom

Madelyn Correllus is a recipient of the esteemed Fulbright U.S. Student Program award from the…

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Students Connect With, Inspired by Alumnae in Nation’s Capital

JoAnn Pochekailo ’77 Suzich admitted that her career trajectory was not typical. Having just earned her…

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Poet Catherine Pierce Announced as 2023 Commencement Speaker

Catherine Pierce, poet laureate of Mississippi, will deliver the keynote address at Susquehanna University’s 165th…

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Alumni Help Students ‘Break Through’ to Their Futures

More than 500 Susquehanna students networked with over 100 alumni volunteers at the annual Break…

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Biology alumna finalist for national Teacher of the Year

Update: Carolyn has been named one of five finalists for the 2023 National Teacher of…

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The Office Is a Stage for Alumnus at the Metropolitan Opera

Since entering graduate school, Lee Steiner ’09 said his dream job has always been to…

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Five Inducted Into Susquehanna Society in Recognition of Philanthropy

During Homecoming–Reunion Weekend, five university supporters were inducted into the Susquehanna Society for their extraordinary…

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Donor-Supported Spaces and Places Dedicated Around Campus

Homecoming–Reunion Weekend brought the dedication of seven spaces throughout campus — from a state-of-the-art recording…

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SU Honors Alumni of Distinction

Susquehanna University’s Alumni Association recognized five distinguished alumni during its annual Alumni Awards Banquet. …

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Alumnae Panel Offers Career Advice

A panel of alumnae returned to campus to share with students how they have navigated…

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Susquehanna Dedicates Robert I. Estill Field House

Susquehanna University dedicated the Robert I. Estill Field House in honor of Bob Estill ’65…

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Academics, Alumni Network Place Susquehanna Among ‘Best 388’

Susquehanna University is recognized by The Princeton Review’s Best 388 Colleges for 2023 as one…

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Alumni Profile: Opera Composer Pivots from Stage to Screen

As a teenager, David T. Little ’01 knew that he wanted to be a composer…

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Alumni Profile: Biology Alumna Serves Community and Country

Daisy Conduah ’06While a strong science foundation at Susquehanna helped Daisy Conduah ’06 become a…

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Alumni Profile: Sports Media Alumna Wins Emmy

Within two years of graduating from Susquehanna, Kirsten Hatton ’19 landed a job at ESPN,…

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Alumni Profile: Alumna’s Yogurt Business Inspired by Family Farm

Stephanie Painter ’16 and her sister, Haley, recently launched a unique yogurt business: Painterland Sisters…

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Athletics Honors Five New Members of Hall of Fame The 53rd Susquehanna University Athletics…

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Five Generations and Counting …

In 1961, the campus publication Susquehanna Alumnus published “A Sweetheart of a Story,” which focused…

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Alumni Profile: International Studies Alumnus Uses Curiosity to Build Successful Consulting Career

Bijan Nekoie ’12 is certain that growing up in a multicultural household was one of…

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Alumni Profile: Science Alumnus Seeks to Unlock Potential Of Immuno-Oncology

As an international student from Palestine, Ahmed Alkhateeb ’07 says his undergraduate experience at SU…

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Alumni Profile: Liberal Arts Helped Business Alumna Climb the Corporate Ladder

From her teenage years, Meghan Quinn ’97 Dorr knew that pursuing a business degree was…

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Accounting Seniors Poised for Success with 100% Post-Graduate Placement

Prior to their walk across the stage to receive their degrees, all May 2022 graduates…

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Alumni, Students Remember Longtime Music Professor

Alumni spanning nearly 50 years and 2,000 miles returned to campus to celebrate the life…

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Alumnae Gather to Support Students at Women’s Leadership Symposium

Ariana Stowe ’13, right, financial representative at Northwestern Mutual and owner of Ariana Stowe Fitness,…

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Alumni Serve Country in Military Music Ensembles

Teacher, performer, accompanist. These are careers you would expect for a graduate with a music…

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Alumni Advise Students on Freedoms of Entrepreneurship

Cade Vogelsong ’07 and Ariana Stowe ’13 are two SU alumni who leaned on their…

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Alumna Finds Self in Luxury Beauty Biz

Several requests to change her major, three “failed” internships and dozens of job rejection letters…

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Failing Forward – When Plan ‘A’ Doesn’t Work Out

Susquehanna’s annual Break Through event included a panel that helped students with a skill that…

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Creative Writing Degrees Lead Grads to Vastly Different Careers

Shelby Smith ’12 says she is as close to doing the work she was put…

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Grads Urge Persistence, Perseverance in Fellowship Process

Applying for fellowships and other post-graduate opportunities can be time-consuming work, but it’s worth it,…

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Taiisha Swinton-Buck ’08 Announced as 2022 Commencement Speaker

Taiisha Swinton-Buck ’08Alumna is 2021 Principal of the Year in Maryland Taiisha Swinton-Buck ’08,…

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Georgetown Report: SU Ranks in Top 11% Nationally for Graduate Earnings

Susquehanna University ranks among the top universities in the U.S. for career-long earnings, according to…

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An Arctic Encounter

Graduates Meet on Research Vessel In Nuuk, Greenland, on the eastern side of Baffin Bay, 14…

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Donors Inducted Into Susquehanna Society

Susquehanna University inducted new members into the Susquehanna Society, the university’s highest giving designation. The…

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Graphic Design Community Lifts Up Alums, Students

Susquehanna University’s graphic design program has graduated many students since its inception in 2002, resulting…

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Awards Given to Alumni of Distinction

Susquehanna University’s Alumni Association recognized five distinguished alumni during its annual Alumni Awards Banquet. …

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Retreat Center Expands Campus Footprint

Susquehanna’s campus footprint has gotten a little larger thanks to a gift of land made…

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Susquehanna Celebrates Renovation of Isaacs Auditorium

Isaacs Auditorium has been given a facelift. Initially used as a dining hall, Seibert…

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Forbes Ranks Susquehanna Among State’s Best Universities

Forbes business magazine named Susquehanna University one of the top universities in Pennsylvania in its…

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Susquehanna Memorializes Alumni Lost on 9-11

Susquehanna University recognized the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New…

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Class of 2020: What Have They Been Up To?

After their time at Susquehanna was abruptly cut short by the onset of the Covid-19…

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Susquehanna Welcomes Class of 2020 for Commencement

Susquehanna University welcomed the Class of 2020 in their triumphant return to campus for their…

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Alumni Association Names Class of 2021’s Outstanding Seniors

Susquehanna University’s Alumni Association honored two graduates in the Class of 2021 with its Outstanding…

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Student Film Appears at Annapolis Film Festival

Susquehanna University’s Eric Braker ’21, along with his brother, produced a short film about the…

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Third Time’s A Charm for Fulbright Winner

Luke Duceman ’18 has received his second Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for an English…

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Community Unites as OneSU

More than 1,750 alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of Susquehanna made gifts during OneSU,…

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Break Through Teaches Networking 101

Susquehanna University’s annual Break Through event, like many current events, has adapted in the age…

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Facing Those Postgraduate Fears

“I’m worried I’ll constantly be struggling financially, and I’ll never really get to a settled…

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Pandemic Opens Doors in Publishing Industry

Susquehanna’s annual Break Through event is all about networking. Break Through provides a chance for…

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Path to Luxury Sometimes Indirect, Always Worthwhile

February 17, 2021 The path to one’s “dream job” isn’t always straightforward, but as…

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In Tune With Music Career Options

In the classroom, on the stage or behind the scenes, music degrees have opened doors…

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Humanities Degree Proves Worldwide Relevance

Earning a humanities degree is like closing your eyes and pointing to a random place…

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More Women Leading, Succeeding in STEM

It was fitting that three alumnae, each in different stages of their careers in science…

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Grad Stays Busy at Tesla Despite Economic Slowdown

When Thomas Kitt ’17 approached his senior year at Susquehanna University, he knew he wanted…

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Wall Street Journal Ranks Susquehanna in Top 25% in U.S.

Susquehanna University is listed again in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education ranking of the…

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Alumnus Helps New Grad Land First Job

When Melissa Barnes ’19 first won a $2,000 scholarship from T&M Associates, a New Jersey-based…

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Two SU Grads Finalists for State Teacher of the Year

Two Susquehanna University graduates have been named finalists for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. …

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New Business Alliance Supports Inclusivity for Entrepreneurs

Through his drive for creating an inclusive world, Peter DeHaas ’92 founded the San Francisco…

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Alum’s Passion For Social Equality Cannot Be Shelved

Sarah Blagg ’03 started joking with her friend and eventual business partner, Randi Hewit, in…

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Education and Grit Lead to Dream Job

When Jessica Rubenstein ’11 moved to Washington, D.C., for her then-job as a graphic designer…

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Women’s Leadership Symposium Delivered Online

Susquehanna’s Women’s Leadership Symposium has continued providing networking and mentoring opportunities for female students despite…

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March Events at Susquehanna

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Students Celebrate…

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One Degree, Many Career Options

A degree in communications can point you toward countless careers. That was the message delivered by…

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Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Embrace change. Take risks, but be smart. Those were the central themes during Break Through’s panel,…

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Follow Your Passion for Better Results

Alumni working in the arts encouraged students to follow their passion to find their careers…

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Careers in Medicine: MD Not Required

Not all careers in medicine require an MD. “I knew I wanted to be…

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When Plan A Doesn’t Work Out

Susquehanna University alumna Dawne Fritz ’86 Veet encouraged students to “give yourself permission to change…

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AmeriCorps Gives Grad Chance to Help Fourth Graders in Need

AmeriCorps has allowed Robbie Long ’19 to take his first steps into a career in…

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Trump Presidency Fodder for Alum’s Latest Book

If Shakespeare were alive today, what would he write? That’s the question Giacomo Calabria,…

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Student Shines During Address at NYC Gala

Malia Simon Spoke at the Cultural Vistas Gala Susquehanna University’s Malia Simon delivered a memorable speech…

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Man on a Mission

“WANT TO SEE SOME ROCKETS?” AS SOON AS HE ASKS THE QUESTION, A BOYISH GRIN…

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Earth and Environmental Sciences Graduate Reflects on Susquehanna Experience

Jeremy Motsko ’17 praises the professors in the earth and environmental sciences department for going…

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Ecology Major Provided Research Opportunities at Home and Abroad

From studying red-eyed tree frogs in Panama to working with endangered species at the Memphis…

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Alumni Return for Homecoming Weekend

More than 700 alumni returned to Susquehanna University’s campus to celebrate Homecoming-Reunion Weekend. Alumni toast the…

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Alumni Awards Presented at Homecoming 2019

Every year at Homecoming, Susquehanna’s Alumni Association presents awards to outstanding members of its community…

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Stream Research Project Experience Gives Ecology Major Valuable Skills

  Helping save wild trout isn’t a bad way to spend a summer. …

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Institute Gives Earth & Environmental Sciences Major Hands-on Research Experience

  Earth and environmental sciences major Nicholas Visser ’20 spent the summer sampling streams…

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SU Finds Niche with Columbia Publishing Course

Graduates from Susquehanna’s publishing & editing major have participated in significant numbers in the esteemed…

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Education Grad Takes Center Stage

Some actors work their entire careers without playing their dream role. Danny Arnold ’07 landed…

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Alumna Earns Emmys for ‘Knock-Out’ Production Early in Career

A year after graduating from Susquehanna, Cayla Spatz ’18 was standing on a red carpet…

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Bio Grad Adds (Low-Sodium) Spice to Life

Whitney Frederic ’16 has been cooking since she had to stand on a popcorn can…

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3 + 2 = 2 in 5

Engineering Grads Garner Two Degrees in Five Years Students are now able to earn…

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Senior Acquires Multiple Big Name Jobs in Communications

  Carly Rogers ’20 has been able to add NASH FM, Little League International,…

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Alumna Turns 105

Susquehanna University’s oldest living alumna celebrated her 105th birthday Sept. 25. Dorothy Moyer, of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania,…

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Graduate Lands Baltimore Job with Big Four Accounting Firm

Ryan Seibert ’19 started working in the accounting field as a sophomore at SU and…

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Students Intern at NY Fashion Week

A mention of New York Fashion Week conjures up images of slender models strutting down…

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Internships Abroad Turn SU Students into Civic Change Leaders

Picture this: a rising senior spends the summer in Argentina interning for a local nonprofit…

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Internships Help Grad Land Accounting Job

Jared Kozich ’19 credits his two internships with helping him secure a job offer at…

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Stein Fellows Gain International Business Experience

Several students from the Sigmund Weis School of Business are living and working abroad this…

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Senior Lives Her Dream at Coach

Fresh off her return from a semester studying in London, Marisa Battiloro ’20 immediately set…

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Class of 1959 Grad Helped Launch Apollo 11

Jon Haussler ’59 graduated from Susquehanna University with degrees in math, physics and chemistry, so…

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Junior Wins Study Abroad Grant

Susquehanna University junior Katherine Moronta was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Institute of International…

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Physics Major Studying in 3+2 Engineering Program at Columbia

Hareem Zain ’19 is one of the first students to study engineering at Columbia University…

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Alumnus Helps New Grad Land First Job

When Melissa Barnes ’19 first won a $2,000 scholarship from T&M Associates, a New Jersey-based…

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Wilson Enjoys ‘Thought-Provoking’ Courses in Africana Studies Minor

An Africana Studies minor may not have much in common with his sports media major,…

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Grad on Emmy-Winning Team at Showtime

A Susquehanna University graduate was an associate producer on a team that earned two Sports…

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Two Accepted to Columbia Through Dual Degree Program

Two Susquehanna University students have been accepted into a selective dual-degree engineering program at Columbia…

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Study Abroad Trip Changes Young Filipino Lives

When a small group of Susquehanna University students left for what is now an annual…

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Grads Bound for the Peace Corps in Africa

Two graduates from Susquehanna’s Class of 2019 will head to Africa soon for positions with…

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Triple Major Works with Freshwater Research Institute

Kaitlyn Gardineer ’21, a triple major in earth and environmental sciences, studio art and German,…

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Theatre Graduate Works with Cirque du Soleil

The connections she made through our theatre program opened doors for Ashley Harman ’10—doors that…

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Student-Edited Magazine Nominated for Prestigious Literary Prize

Two works of literature from a Susquehanna University student-edited issue of Barrelhouse literary magazine have…

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Barron’s in Education Program a New Resource for Business Students, Faculty

Students in the Sigmund Weis School of Business have yet another way to gain financial…

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Class of 2019: Where Are They Going?

This is a sampling of job and graduate school placements based on information provided by…

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Oh, the Places They’ll Go: Class of 2019 Edition

The 575 members of this year’s graduating class have pursued degrees across the School of…

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Senior Calls Africana Studies Minor ‘Best Decision’

“I wholeheartedly will say that the Africana studies program was one of the best decisions…

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Senior Gives Insight on Theatre Department and Being Stage Manager

Senior Rachel Heide ’19 has already managed more than eight theatre shows—and she hasn’t even…

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Alum Mentors Senior Intern at Penn Museum

Julianna Whalen ’19 encourages fellow students to attend Break Through, our annual on-campus alumni networking…

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2018 Grad Awarded Fulbright to Teach in Costa Rica

Luke Duceman, a 2018 Susquehanna University graduate, has received a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program…

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History Major Awarded Prestigious Fulbright

Larry Herrold ’19, of Sunbury, a senior history and religious studies major at Susquehanna University,…

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Alumni Connections Helped Land Dream Magazine Job

Kellie Nebiker ’11 Espina I didn’t always realize…

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Best-selling Author to Deliver Commencement Address

Author Azar Nafisi will deliver the keynote address at Susquehanna University’s 161st commencement on Wednesday,…

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Bryant Finds Academic Home in Africana Studies, Anthropology Programs

Adding an Africana studies minor to her anthropology major allowed Zaida Bryant ’19 find her…

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Double Major Reflects on Life-Changing Fellowship

Isaac Riston ’19, a public policy and business administration major, says a fellowship at the…

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Maximize Your Summer

  Madison Summers ’16 and Caitlin Newman ’09 Thistle gave invaluable advice to students…

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Alumni Share Their Unconventional Career Paths

Susquehanna University’s annual networking conference, Break Through, brought nearly 100 alumni of various majors and…

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Working for a Tech Giant

Hadley Elsenbaumer ’12, analytical lead-measurement specialist at Google, and Kegan Moesta ’16, cyber security portfolio…

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Junior Earns Prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Susquehanna University junior Gabriella Draganova, of Philadelphia, has been named a Gilman Scholar, enabling her…

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Alumnus serves Peace Corps in Sierra Leone

At a time when most seniors began new jobs or prepared for graduate school, B….

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Accounting Graduate Segues into Successful Career at Deloitte

Like many of our accounting graduates, Cameron Dougherty ’14 knew a job was waiting for…

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Course Immerses First-Year Business Students in Research, Presentations

Global Business Perspectives (GBP), the class taken by first-year students in the Sigmund Weis School…

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Break Through to Bring Students, Alumni Together for Professional Development

More than 100 alumni will return to campus the weekend of Feb. 15 for the…

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Earth & Environmental Science Grad Expands Horizons at Tesla

Working at Tesla, Thomas Kitt ’17 has relied on the comprehensive education he received at…

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Teacher Intern Program Helps Graduate Forge New Path

Ryan McGuire graduated from Susquehanna in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics,…

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Sophomore Pursues Varied Interests in Sociology, Africana Studies Programs

Taishiana Tsosie ’21 wanted a major that encompassed all her areas of interest—the environment, government,…

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Music Alumna Pursues Career in Performing Arts Industry

After graduating from Susquehanna, Carissa Sweet ’18 continued her journey into the performing arts industry…

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Grad Credits Susquehanna for Developing Unique Teaching Philosophy

Ryan Pelletier ’16 left Susquehanna ready to teach high school social studies in a new…

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From Publishing to Film Producing: A Graduate’s Journey

Nearly two and a half years ago, Christina Behnke ’08 decided to leave her job…

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Internship Helps Anderson Decide on Occupational Therapy Career

A summer internship at a rehabilitation hospital set Elaine Anderson ’14 on her way to…

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Music Grad Lands Band Directing Position at Oklahoma State University

As assistant director of bands at Oklahoma State University, Tyler Austin ’12 has achieved his…

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Fesinstine Gained Valuable Teaching Experience While Studying Abroad

Jamie Fesinstine ’17 chose to study abroad in Rennes, France, for two reasons—language immersion and…

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Theatre Minor Helps Double Major Find Her Passion

As one of two full-time employees at EgoPo Classic Theater in Philadelphia, Shayna Freed ’11…

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Small Classes Offered Immediate Opportunities for Research and Success

Abby Conway ’18 Only at a small liberal-arts college like Susquehanna would I be provided the…

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Public Policy Major Pursues Career in Emergency Management

Public policy major Sage Weikel ’16, who always hoped to help those experiencing disaster, fulfilled…

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English Graduate Pursues Ph.D. in Literature

“My experience with the English department at Susquehanna has been indispensable to my adult life,…

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GO Program Inspires Grad to Move Abroad

Melissa Lee ’14 studied for a few weeks in Japan through our GO program during…

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Senior Researches Pharmaceutical Ingredients as Summer Internship

Researching pharmaceutical ingredients and teaching chemistry lessons to engineers were just a part of Mia…

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English and GO Programs Lead Graduate to Master’s in International Affairs

Katrin Winkler ’17 has been working for the past two years toward a master’s degree…

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Grant Helps Graduate Land First Teaching Job

A grant for those who plan to teach STEM in high-need school districts helped open…

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Serving as a Mentor and Translator for the U.S.

A sociology degree has helped Baktash Ahadi think outside the box and serve as mentor…

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Study abroad opens new doors and hones interests

A study abroad trip to The Gambia allowed Emily Crawford ’15 the chance to get…

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Triple Major Becomes Award-Winning Teacher

Susquehanna helped Allison Crowell, an award-winning teacher, build her skills and confidence.When Allison Crowell arrived…

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French Student Translated WWI Soldier Journal Entries

More than 100 years ago and an ocean away, a French soldier fighting in World…

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Honors Student Enjoyed Being One of First Neuroscience Majors

Lauren Beck ’16 felt like a pioneer. The daughter of two Susquehanna graduates, she entered Susquehanna…

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Internship Offers Bio Major an International Perspective on the Medical Field

Emily Leboffe ’17 was determined to make the most of her study abroad experience. “I really…

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Ventures: Fall 2018

Creating Valuable Opportunities for Students John Rendina ’86, a business administration and marketing major,…

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Kramer Shares Rx for Start-up Success

A few years after graduating with her SU accounting degree, Deirdre “Digi” Casey Kramer ’94…

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Taking on the Challenge to Revive a National Fraternity

If there’s one thing that Tom Murphy ’94 can attest to, it’s that life has…

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Grad Earns Presidential Teaching Award

The third time was the charm for Gretchen Anderson ’03 Brinza. …

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Martell Lands Three-Book Deal

Nick Martell ’16 has achieved what most aspiring authors dream of — a multi-book publishing…

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Music Alumna Pursues Teaching Career

Annabelle Luebke ’14 loves her job teaching middle school chorus in Ashburn, Va., and soon…

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Grad Finds Place in International Development

A religious studies major can take you to many places, not only into ordained ministry. Caitlin…

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Creative Writing/English Graduate Lands AmeriCorps Job at Local Library

Taking risks and trying out new ideas is a fundamental part of the creative writing…

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Publishing Major Landed Spot at Prestigious Columbia Course

Megan Rudloff ’17 went from Selinsgrove and Susquehanna to New York City and Columbia University,…

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Ecology Grad Reflects on Research Opportunities

For Savannah Rhoads ’18, transferring to Susquehanna in spring 2016 opened up a world of…

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Internship Opened Doors for Triple Major

A chance meeting as a first-year student opened the door to a fantastic internship for…

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Junior Accounting Major Enjoys Flexibility of Honors Program

Taking part in the Honors program has had a lot of perks for Richard Farmer…

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Junior Thrives in Honors Program’s Open Learning Environment

From her very first Honors class at Susquehanna, Sarah Franzone ’20 has enjoyed the open…

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Stein Fellows Spend the Summer Abroad

While living and working abroad, the late Eric Stein ’69 realized the importance of building…

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Senior Gains Experience in JPM Chase Leadership Development Program

Amanda Grosz ’19 is participating in a unique leadership development program with JPMorgan Chase &…

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Sophomore Gets Inside Look at U.S. Senate

Austin Park is spending his summer in a unique internship—with the Office of the Sergeant…

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Computer Science Major Interning in ‘Cyber Jungle’

For the second summer, Erik Rivas Contreras has found himself interning in quite a jungle-just…

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Senior Seizes Opportunity With Tesla

When it comes to innovation, no company is perhaps more top-of-mind than Tesla. So, when…

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Martell Lands Three-Book Deal

Nick Martell ’16 has achieved at 23 what most aspiring authors dream of—a multi-book publishing…

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Italian Studies Connect Double-Major to Maternal Roots

Majoring in Italian gave Alexander Beale ’15 a chance to connect with his mother’s culture. “I…

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Double Major Presents Research at International Conference

Melissa Ballow ’18 embarked on her study abroad program to Greece, excited to learn the…

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Chinese Language Studies Take Junior in New Direction

As a broadcasting major, Caroline Woodward ’19 came into college expecting to learn camera angles,…

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Trip Abroad Inspires New Research Focus

A semester spent in Italy inspired Tiffani Lopez ’18 to develop a new focus for…

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Studying Chinese Language Helps Connect Adoptee with Her Roots

Hannah Kelly-Quigley ’20 has always been fascinated with Chinese culture—an interest encouraged and cultivated by…

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Panelists Urge Individual Responsibility

Christine Bittinger ’93, environmental science professor at Harrisburg Area Community CollegeA panel of Susquehanna University…

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GO Program Provides Creative Writing Major Invaluable Opportunities

A study-abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland, gave Nathan Hughart ’18 more than fond memories and…

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Students Pitch Business Ideas in First-Ever House of Hawks

Susquehanna’s first ever House of Hawks competition brought students before a panel of judges to…

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Italian Studies Lead Senior to Connect with Family Roots

Lucia Garabo’s Italian major is more than a field of study—it’s a way to connect…

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Grad Finds Professional Success in the Department of Defense

As a first-semester senior, Joe Villari ’15 already had a job lined up with the…

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Grad’s Organic Career Journey Weaves in Personal Interests

Larell Scardelli ’15 has fit a lot into the few years since she graduated—student, fact…

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Faculty Mentor Inspires Museum Career

Amy Bischof still vividly remembers the first time she walked into a museum as a…

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Recent Grad Thrives in Marketing World

A marketing internship led right into a job for Courtney Radel ’17. After majoring in creative…

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Internship Leads to Job at Wolf Trap Performing Arts Center

Wanting to explore new areas of the country and careers “beyond the more obvious choices,”…

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Sophomore Interns with Wolf Conservation Center

A summer internship at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, N.Y., perfectly combined Kayla…

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Senior Creates Web Comic While Studying in Spain

Spending a semester in Barcelona, Spain, pushed Alan Codner ’18 out of his comfort zone—and…

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Liberal Arts Education Prepares Grad for Graduate School Challenges

Dylan Furlano ’14 left Susquehanna feeling prepared for whatever graduate school could throw her way. …

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Environmental Studies Major Snags Exclusive Internship

Luke Rivera ’19 spent the summer as the only environmental intern in the northeastern U.S….

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Dual Major Aims for Career in Investment Management

Torin McFarland’s interest in economics was sparked in high school, so a dual major in…

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Publishing Major Enjoys Blend of Arts and Business

Jillian Mannarino ’18 had never considered a career in publishing before coming to Susquehanna, but…

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Political Science Grad Spent Summer in Court

Since the day she first entered Susquehanna University, Jacqueline Keenan ’16 aspired to become a…

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Computer Science Major Presents Research at National Conferences

  The summer after his first year on campus, Theodore Slechta ’17 teamed up…

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Alumni Award: Achievement

Last year Craig M. Housenick ’98, a lighting director for NBC’s popular singing competition The…

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Alumni Award: Leadership

James Jordan ’75, Ph.D., is a GRAMMY-nominated choral conductor whose contributions to the field have…

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Alumni Award: Service

Karen Goeringer ’61 Snider has been widely recognized for her commitment to the Harrisburg, Pa.,…

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Alumni Award: Service to Susquehanna

Robert Whitmoyer ’80 recently retired from the Selinsgrove Area School District, where he worked for…

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Alumni Award: Outstanding Recent Alumna

In her professional life, Rachel K. Beatty ’06 aspires to address homelessness systematically through public…

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Landmark Conference Hits Double Digits

The 2016-17 academic year marks the 10th anniversary of the Landmark Conference. Susquehanna has been…

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Biochemistry Grad Serves as Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow

When Sabin Mulepati ’08 began researching CRISPR for his doctoral dissertation at John Hopkins University,…

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Biochemistry Grad Serves as Harvard Postdoctoral Fellow

When Sabin Mulepati ’08 began researching CRISPR for his doctoral dissertation at John Hopkins University,…

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PoliSci Major Follows Girl Scouts to Washington

Katherine Allebach believes so strongly in the mission of Girl Scouts that she is melding…

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Business Students Take on Variety of Summer Internships

  For many business students, summer means continued learning, with the offices of major…

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Senior Found His Niche in Mathematics Department

The ninth time was the charm for Joe Antonides ’15. Antonides estimates he tried…

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Learning to Learn Is Key to Success in Ever-Changing Field

“Susquehanna taught me how to learn,” says Jennifer Barth ’03. “The classes at Susquehanna…

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Alumni Award: Achievement

At Susquehanna, Rick Dorman ’75 fell in love with the liberal arts. Now, as president…

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Alumni Award: Leadership

Peter Arduini ’86 learned a lot about business and leadership at Susquehanna—both in his business…

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Alumni Award: Service

For Michael Kling ’80, serving others is a no-brainer. A volunteer firefighter since the age…

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Alumni Award: Service to Susquehanna

When Jeff Morgan ’82 became involved professionally with nonprofit groups that, at least in part,…

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Alumni Award: Outstanding Young Alumna

Few people could quickly switch from being The Crusader’s editorial page editor and studying creative…

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Men’s Rugby Looks to Build on Dominant Fall Season

The men’s rugby club, under the direction of Jonathan Niles, who also serves as Susquehanna’s…

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Students Experience Middle Eastern Business and Culture

Susquehanna University students in the Sigmund Weis School of Business’ London Program visited Bahrain in…

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Making History the Old-Fashioned Way

Growing up in the small town of Northumberland, Pa., during the Great Depression, Ruth Eleanor…

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