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A collection of experiences, topics and personalities that makes Susquehanna University unique.

Sarah Kern

Sara Kern '13

One student’s ability to find stories in a sea of documents helps her make history at a national museum. »

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Student Recitals

Whether you major in music performance or music education, there’s a well-attended recital in your future. »

Michael Smyth

Michael Smyth, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Michael Smyth explores how our laws and our society interact with each other. »

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Anthony Palazzolo '13

I’ve volunteered at Gettysburg National Military Park with my family for more than a decade. Since coming to Susquehanna »

Natural Sciences Center

Natural Sciences Center

The Natural Sciences Center breaks down traditional walls between lecture and lab, providing a space for even greater collaboration between students and professors. »

Samya Bano Zain

Samya Bano Zain, Ph.D.

Since 2004 I’ve been collaborating with other international researchers to investigate the Big Bang theory and Susquehanna students are now getting involved. »

Jim Findlay, Men’s Soccer Coach

Jim Findlay

Soccer coach Jim Findlay says the family atmosphere at Susquehanna sets the tone for the men's program. »

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Geneive E. Henry, Ph.D.

Chemistry faculty member combines her passion for teaching with her love for research »

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Allison Baugher ’08

Baugher is an award-winning Spanish teacher in Washington, D.C. »

Field House

Field House

Whether your passion is varsity or intramural sports, odds are you’ll call the Field House home. »

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Graphic Design Competition

Our graphic design students go up against larger schools to win in regional and national design competitions. What’s their secret? »

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The Liberal Arts

Susquehanna's classical but relevant approach to higher education prepares students for what's ahead. »

Brianna Billingham '12

Briana Billingham '12

California’s Briana Billingham wanted to experience East Coast culture and continue to ride horses. »

Ryan Mason ’13

Ryan Mason '13

Ryan Mason jumped right in as a first-year student on campus, serving in numerous leadership roles with student organizations.  »

Ceara Teixeira ’12

Ceara Teixeira '12

Maine design student Ceara Teixeira applied to a number of art programs, but felt Susquehanna’s offered the most. »

Amresh Kumar

Amresh Kumar, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Amresh Kumar, Ph.D., crunches data to help businesses figure out why consumers act the way they do. »

Ann Piper

Ann Piper, M.F.A.

Noted for her self portraits, Assistant Professor Ann Piper is invigorating the fine arts at Susquehanna. »

Pam Samuelson

Pam Samuelson, Ph.D.

Director of Athletics Pam Samuelson oversees a full range of varsity, club and intramural sports and individual classes. »

Lynn Palermo

Lynn Palermo, Ph.D.

I believe that fluency isn’t so much exhaustive knowledge of a language as it is being able to communicate what you want without running to the dictionary. »

Kimberly Councill

Kimberly Councill, Ph.D.

Basically, I’m looking for strong advocates for children, music and education. My ultimate question? “Would I want...  »

Patrick Long

Patrick Long, D.M.A.

Associate Professor Patrick Long is both a commissioned composer of classical music and the drummer in a faculty rock band. »

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Coleen Zoller, Ph.D.

Philosophy is my passion, and sharing it with my students is a joy... »

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Ryan Rossi '13

Ryan Rossi '13 is a serious student and an up-and-coming businessman, who runs his own streetwear fashion company called Paradigm Wear. »

Richard Davis

Richard Davis, M.Tax, J.D.

An attorney and CPA, Professor Richard Davis is both a former assistant branch chief for the IRS and a former supervising senior tax specialist for what is now KPMG »

Theatre performance

Doug Powers, Ph.D.

A theatre professor who puts a twist on the classics and challenges students. »

Jim Sodt, Ph.D. , Professor of Communications

Jim Sodt, Ph.D.

I started out in academia but followed that with 10 years in corporate strategy, product development and »

Karla Kelsey

Karla Kelsey, Ph.D.

Her passion is nurtured in a community of talented, creative, like-minded others. »

Ahmed Lachhab

Ahmed Lachhab, Ph.D.

As a hydrologist, I study groundwater to see its dynamics below the earth’s surface. For example, when Target »

Michelle

Michelle McIntyre-Brewer '01

An alumna's support for service members and their families earns her a highly distinctive recognition from President Obama.  »

Jennifer Sacher Wiley

Jennifer Sacher Wiley, D.M.A.

The orchestral music comes alive under the inspired baton of violin professor Jennifer Sacher Wiley. »

Jose D’Oleo

Jose D’Oleo '12

This business student’s job with a major real estate firm is making him a hot property. »

Ebony Bradley

Ebony Bradley '13

Walking the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, was a life-changing experience for Ebony Bradley '13.  »

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Lawrence Hutchison ’80

Hutchison runs a personal finance seminar to help SU students plan for life after college. »

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Irving Miller '71

Miller learned his hands-off leadership style as a member of Susquehanna's champion football team in 1970. »

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Kenneth Hugendubler ’90

Hugendubler helped turn around the fortunes of a Harrisburg area animal shelter, which faced a crushing deficit. »

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Wayne Fisher '66

As a chemistry major and a math minor, Fisher learned the analytical thinking and problem solving skills to become an actuary. »

Michele DeMary

Michele DeMary, Ph.D.

I consider myself lucky to be a teacher here at SU, especially because I get to teach  »

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Glen Retief, Ph.D.

One of the most exciting things I did recently is take SU students to my native »

Shari Jacobson

Shari Jacobson, Ph.D.

"Critical thinking is often what draws Susquehanna students to anthropology. They like to question things..." »

Julia Lerner

Julia Lerner ’12

When I found that Discovery Communications offered a summer internship, I was very excited, because it’s an impressive...  »

Maura Mirarchi

Maura Mirarchi '12

One Susquehanna senior is making a splash by designing publicity for a national attraction. »

Brian Lysy

Brian Lysy '12

I am learning a lot. From basic chemistry to different techniques used in... »

Casey Hess

Casey Hess '12

Meet an environmental science major who is cultivating a greener planet through her internship. »

Melissa Hartley ’11

Melissa Hartley '11

The earth & environmental sciences major has taken an internship at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. »

Brady Gallese ’07

Brady Gallese '07

Brady Gallese ’07 loved both the campus radio station and IT, and now he’s professionally involved in both at Susquehanna. »

Rachel Gilbert '11

Rachel Gilbert '11

Rachel Gilbert will continue to pursue her passion for theatre at the University of Texas at Austin. »

Shayna Freed '11

Shayna Freed '11

Shayna Freed will be returning to France after graduation to teach English.  »

Rich Palazzi ’12

Rich Palazzi '12

Susquehanna delivers life lessons for Rich Palazzi under center and in front of the class »

Ken Kayama '13

Ken Kayama '13

Tokyo native Ken Kayama pursues a marketing degree and America’s pastime at Susquehanna. »

Kyle Robertson

Kyle Robertson '11

Kyle Robertson ’11 leveraged his leadership experiences, international study, business coursework and alumni connections in securing employment with JPMorgan Chase.  »

Adetutu Adekoya

Adetutu Adekoya '11

Adetutu Adekoya '11 is headed to New York University Medical School to conduct psychology research, after learning and doing science at Susquehanna. »

Siobhan Fathel ‘11

Siobhan Fathel '11

Siobhan Fathel '11 was awarded a highly competitive research assistantship to attend Vanderbilt University after a successful academic career at Susquehanna. »

Rob Penaherrera ’13

Rob Penaherrera '13

From community service to crew, Rob Penaherrera has found that Susquehanna is the place to make a difference and get involved. »

Steffy Barrioneuvo

Steffy Barrionuevo '11

Steffy Barrionuevo ’11 impressed her new employer with real-world PR experience, specific company knowledge, and a personal endorsement from a connected faculty member.  »

GBP Teamwork

Global Business Perspectives

Team up with classmates to tackle international business issues in a dynamic hands-on approach that continues throughout your four years at Susquehanna. »

Greenworkshop

Green Your Home Workshop

Under the guidance of Associate Professor Kathy Straub, SU students show nearby residents how to honor and preserve their environment. »

The London Program

The London Program

Sigmund Weis Business School students get firsthand exposure to international business practices from London and other European venues. »

Senior Scholars Day

Senior Scholars Day

A landmark event in the intellectual life of the university, Senior Scholars Day provides graduating students a showcase for thier academic achievements. »

Innovative Study Abroad Programs

GO Programs

A unique, new program prepares Susquehanna graduates to excel in an interconnected world. »

The Pulse

WQSU The Pulse

Students connect to campus and the community through WQSU The Pulse, the third most powerful college radio station in the state. »

Sustainability at Susquehanna

Sustainability at Susquehanna

Students and faculty are working with the administration to ensure that Susquehanna becomes a leader in regional sustainability efforts. »

Student Investment Program

Student Investment Program

The innovative program gives real, hands-on trading experience. »

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Center for Career Services

The Center for Career Services offers help to students of all years and all majors. »

Weston Hoffman

Weston Hoffman '12

Weston Hoffman '12 enjoys giving back to the community while studying at Susquehanna. »

Anique Evans

Anique Evans '12

Susquehanna has so many different departments and I wanted the chance to pursue all the things I’m interested in. »

Stephanie Chan '13

Stephanie Chan '13

New Orleans native Stephanie Chan found Susquehanna to be at the center of everything. »

Kathy Kroupa, Women’s Soccer Head Coach

Kathy Kroupa

Women's soccer coach and softball coach Kathy Kroupa marries her passion for being a teacher with sports that she loves. »

Susquehanna University Crew coach Jim Grose

Jim Grose

Whether you’re a veteran of the Dad Vail Regatta on the Schuylkill or never rowed a boat before, Coach Jim Grose has an oar for you. »

Nora Olsewski '11

Nora Olsewski '11

This recent grad is pursuing a master's degree at Drexel University, where she also works full-time. »

Pre-Ministry Program

Pre-Ministry Program

Join SU’s tradition of serving others. Immerse yourself in community service here and off-campus. Take the academic and spiritual journey toward a religious vocation. »

SU CASA

SU CASA

On a service-learning and mission trip to Central America, you’ll get back far more than you give. »

Prelaw

Prelaw Program

Customize a program to fit your specific interests. Get on the inside track to find out what law schools look for and how to prepare for a successful legal career. »

One-Act Play Festival

One-Act Play Festival

Learn to direct, design, manage or act in challenging one-act plays. Students run the show, advancing their artistic craft to the next level. Feel the thrill of opening night. »

Professional Preparation

Career Preparation

Gain the broad-based knowledge, specific skills and meaningful connections that lead to a rewarding profession in business, communications, music, medicine, law and other fields. »

Committee on Sustainability

Committee on Sustainability

The new science building will break down traditional walls between lecture and lab, paving the way for even greater collaboration between students and professors. »

Preprofessional Programs

Preprofessional Programs

Follow SU’s path to a career in dentistry, law, medicine, ministry, teaching or veterinary medicine. Great advising prepares you for acceptance to graduate or professional school. »

Educating Our Future

Education

America’s teachers are part of the national effort to educate our citizens »

Sterling Communications

Sterling Communications

Students take on real-world projects to support campus activities as well as local businesses. »

SIFE

Students in Free Enterprise—SIFE

The business skills you develop here can serve the world »

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The Arts at Susquehanna

Whether you’re an artist or an art enthusiast, prefer to be behind the scenes or at center stage, your articstic passions will ignite at Susquehanna. »

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