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

Sara Kern

Sara Kern '13

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

Wayne Fisher '66

Wayne Fisher '66

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

Lawrence Hutchison ’80

Lawrence Hutchison ’80

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

Kenneth Hugendubler ’90

Kenneth Hugendubler ’90

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

Chelle McIntyre-Brewer

Michelle McIntyre-Brewer '01

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

Allison Baugher ’08

Allison Baugher ’08

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

Brian Lysy

Brian Lysy '12

At SU you not only learn about your major, but you learn life skills in the process... »

Nora Olsewski '11

Nora Olsewski '11

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

Shayna Freed '11

Shayna Freed '11

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

Rachel Gilbert '11

Rachel Gilbert '11

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

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. »

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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. »

Ebony Bradley

Ebony Bradley '13

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

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. »

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Anthony Palazzolo '13

Palazzolo has volunteered at Gettysburg National Military Park with his family for more than a decade. »

Michele DeMary

Michele DeMary, Ph.D.

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

Brianna Billingham '12

Briana Billingham '12

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

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. »

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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. »

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 »

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. »

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 »

Jennifer Sacher Wiley

Jennifer Sacher Wiley, D.M.A.

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

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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..." »

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. »

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. »

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. »

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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Kellie Nebiker '12

An internship made possible by a Susquehanna alumna opened the door to a dream job in the magazine industry for this newly minted graduate.  »

Raven Blye-Branch '12

Raven Blye-Branch '12

She'll parlay her study-abroad experience into an international teaching position at Académie de Versailles in France. »

Samantha Berkheimer '12

Samantha Berkheimer '12

This student scientist will continue biochemistry investigation in a Ph.D. program at Cornell University. »

William Davis ‘12

William Davis ‘12

At SU, this grad lived out achievement, leadership and service. Now he'll continue as a tax accountant with Pricewaterhouse Coopers. »

Jordan High '12

Jordan High '12

An internship led to a full-time job offer before this graphic designer even graduated. »

Destiny Arturet '12

Destiny Arturet '12

This SU standout will continue on at her dream school, NYU, pursuing a master’s degree in global women’s studies. »

Ashley Shade

Ashley Shade ’04, Ph.D.

This Yale University postdoctorate fellow gained a passion for microbiology at Susquehanna. »

Jennifer Wolny

Jennifer Wolny ’96 Shurtleff, M.S.

She is a scientific researcher examining harmful algae blooms in South Florida … »

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Renee Lathrop ’00, M.S.

Committed to "helping students understand physics and showing them that physics can be fun.” »

Jayanthi Jayawardena

Jayanthi Jayawardena ’96 Wolf, Ph.D.

“My undergraduate education in the life sciences at Susquehanna gave me a solid foundation for graduate school and beyond." »

Lara Primak

Lara Primak '90, M.D.

Five years ago, Lara Primak made one of the most difficult choices of her life when she decided to leave clinical medicine… »

Dawn Grigg

Dawn Grigg ’68 Mueller , M.D.

A challenge by a faculty adviser propelled her to success as a medical school faculty member and NICU physician. »

Marie Burns

Marie Burns ’92, Ph.D.

This university professor’s love for scientific research began as a sophomore at Susquehanna. »

Hanneli Hudock

Hanneli Hudock ’01, Ph.D.

"...Today I use my science background as a training ground for analytic thinking,” »

Women in Science

Women in the Sciences Alumnae Panel

Six alumni graciously gave of their time in returning to campus to present on thier career paths in the sciences. »

SU Serve

SU Serve

Susquehanna Engaging in Regional Volunteer Experiences unites students with alumni and other members of the SU community. »

Alicia Jackson

Alicia Jackson, Ph.D.

Sigmund Weis School of Business Dean Alicia Jackson lives out the school’s commitment to service. »

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Philip DiMuro '12

His desire to do good work within the community is not satiated by one activity. »

Arianis Alvarez ’14

Arianis Alvarez '14

Arianis Alvarez is completely satisfied with Susquehanna. “I just knew I should come here, and I was right.” »

Jason Steigerwalt

Jason Steigerwalt '05

Less than three years after graduating from Susquehanna University, Jason Steigerwalt '05 was singing in Carnegie Hall and drawing raves from The New York Times. »

James Hendershot

James Hendershot '10

James Hendershot caught the traveling bug while studying in the Netherlands his senior year at Susquehanna. Before starting law school he decided to take a little detour. To China. »

Catherine Pierce

Catherine Pierce '00

Even today, as an award-winning poet with a doctorate in literature and creative writing, Catherine Pierce '00 continues to feel the influence of her Susquehanna professors. »

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Brett Hosterman '06

After only a year under the direction of Brett Hosterman '06, the Milton Area School District Marching Band achieved its goal of qualifying for the Atlantic Coast Championship. »

Tracy Januzzi '07

Tracy Januzzi '07

Tracy Januzzi '07 always wanted to become a lawyer. The path to that destination, however, was not as clear. »

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Skyra Blanchard '05

High school English teacher Skyra Blanchard '05, in many ways, is viewed as a role model for her students of color. »

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Emily Bowling '06

Emily Bowling '06 planned to go to graduate school to study biology or medicine, until she traveled to New Orleans to aid in the clean up after Hurricane Katrina. »

Seth Mosebey

Seth Mosebey '03

It only takes Mosebey one word to describe the impact his Susquehanna professors have left on him: “Immeasurable.” »

David Imhoof

David Imhoof, Ph.D.

In the classroom, I try to give students multiple ways to connect with history... »

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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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