Archived News

Student Volunteers Win National Award

Jun 08, 2016

We were one of 14 organizations to receive national recognition for its commitment to service at the Make a Difference Day Awards last month in Washington, D.C.

Physics Alumnus Takes Skills to Sea

May 24, 2016

Bob Pickart ’81 credits the passion and excitement of one professor in particular with inspiring him to major in physics and pursue a career in oceanography. Plus a little luck.

Political Science Grad Sworn in as Judge

May 10, 2016

Abigail Myers LeGrow ’01, recently sworn in as a Delaware Superior Court judge, credits the close attention she received at Susquehanna for her early success in her judicial career.

Former Student Fights Air Pollution

May 06, 2016

A recent chemistry graduate leaned on her university connections to secure a graduate school position where she conducted research into air pollution caused by oil and gas production in North Dakota’s and Montana’s Bakken region.

Business School Reaccredited

May 05, 2016

Our Sigmund Weis School of Business has been reaccredited by the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the hallmark of excellence in business education.

We've Been Recognized for Our Support of Jewish Students

Apr 27, 2016

We have been recognized by the Baltimore Jewish Times as a welcoming and supportive campus for Jewish students.

World-Class Music Seminar Brings Superior Instruction to Students

Apr 26, 2016

Paul Smith, an adjunct faculty member of Susquehanna University’s Department of Music, traveled to the south of France recently for Mix with the Masters.

Provost Joins AGB’s Shared Governance Council

Apr 25, 2016

Linda McMillin, provost and dean of faculty at Susquehanna University, has been invited to sit on the Shared Governance Advisory Council of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

More Than $100,000 Awarded for Freshwater Research

Apr 22, 2016

Susquehanna University announced more than $100,000 in awards to seven different organizations to support collaborative freshwater research.

Business Students Receive National Recognitions

Apr 19, 2016

Two student organizations within Susquehanna University’s Sigmund Weis School of Business have garnered national recognition.

$1.2 Million NSF Grant to Recruit STEM Teachers

Apr 07, 2016

A $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation will support the recruitment and education of chemistry, physics and mathematics majors pursuing teaching careers in high-need school districts.

NCAA Design Partner to Develop New Identity for River Hawks

Apr 04, 2016

When finalists for the NCAA’s men’s basketball national championship take to the court on Monday, April 4, the work of Joe Bosack & Co., Susquehanna University’s new design partner, will be front and center. Susquehanna has enlisted the agency to create an identity for the new Susquehanna River Hawks.

Susquehanna River Hawks Announced

Apr 02, 2016

Susquehanna University has selected River Hawks as its new nickname and mascot. River Hawks was chosen from among three options, receiving 67.4 percent of the vote. The selection was made via a vote by 4,861 of the university’s alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends.

Men’s Rugby Heads to Fourth Consecutive 7s Nationals

Apr 01, 2016

The men's club rugby team has advanced to their fourth consecutive trip to the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) 7s National Championship.

Forbes Names Susquehanna University a Best Value College

Mar 29, 2016

Forbes business magazine named Susquehanna University one of America’s 300 Best Value Colleges, in a report released March 29.

English/Creative Writing Grads Earn Accolades

Mar 24, 2016

For more than 20 years, Susquehanna University’s Writers Institute has given young authors a place to develop their craft. Today, alumni continue to see great success after graduation.

Biology Students Honored for Research

Mar 22, 2016

Two Susquehanna University students have been honored for their undergraduate research into the growth of catfish and pharmaceutical efficacy.

Junior Gains Bracket Fame

Mar 17, 2016

A Susquehanna University economics major is gaining national attention for his skill as a bracketologist. (Yes, that’s a thing.)

Business Students Network, Get Advice at Women’s Leadership Symposium

Mar 08, 2016

Twenty four women students from Susquehanna’s Sigmund Weis School of Business attended the 2016 Women’s Leadership Symposium in New York City in February.

Professors Honored for Literary Translation

Mar 07, 2016

Two professors have been honored with an international award for their French-English translation of a collection of short stories.

Student Graphic Designers Succeed at ADDY Awards

Mar 04, 2016

Our graphic design students walked away with the majority of awards during the American Advertising Federation's Greater Frederick (Md.) ADDY Awards ceremony, including the coveted Judges' Choice and Best of Show awards.

Susquehanna's Newman Center Ranks in Top 50 Nationwide

Mar 03, 2016

Susquehanna University’s Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) has received national recognition thanks to its Newman Center, which Best College Reviews recently ranked as one of the top 50 Newman Centers in the U.S.

Graphic Design Grad Finds Her Dream Job With the Mets

Feb 22, 2016

Graphic designer Emma Carroll’s career success can be attributed to three things: patience, persistence and two incredible faculty mentors.

Study Ranks Environmental Performance of Gas Companies

Feb 18, 2016

Associate Professor of Accounting John Pendley has created a formula to rank the nation’s oil and gas companies based on their environmental impact.

Goonan Named Director of International Admission

Feb 17, 2016

Susquehanna University has appointed James L. Goonan as the university’s director of international admission.

Kopec Leads Climate Change Research in Arctic

Feb 02, 2016

Ben Kopec's research into the effects on melting Arctic sea ice on precipitation finds that as sea ice diminishes, more precipitation falls in the Arctic, which could have major implications for global climate. The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Love of History Leads Hedges to TV Career

Jan 25, 2016

The seeds of Mellissa Betts Hedges’ career as a producer for the television series “Who Do You Think You Are?” were planted when she took an African History course as a first-year student.

Students Place Among Top in Investment Contest

Jan 05, 2016

Two seniors in the Sigmund Weis School of Business finished in the top 25 in a worldwide investment competition, placing Susquehanna University among the top 25 in the competition.

Susquehanna Ranks #12 in Annual Study Abroad Survey

Nov 16, 2015

Susquehanna ranks among the best in the nation for undergraduate participation in study abroad, according to the Open Doors 2015 annual report on student mobility, released Nov. 16 by the Institute for International Education (IIE).

Alumnus Enjoys Sweet Career With Hershey

Oct 26, 2015

Three weeks after graduating from Susquehanna University in 1983, Mark Dieffenbach was working as a sales representative selling Hershey products. That was 31 years ago, and he’s never looked back.

Enactus Advisor Earns National Recognition

Oct 26, 2015

Susquehanna University’s Enactus advisor, George Cravitz, was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame for Sam Walton Free Enterprise Fellows.

Susquehanna Named One of the Smartest Schools in the Country

Oct 01, 2015

Susquehanna University is one of the 610 smartest schools in the U.S., according to the new list published by Business Insider.

Senior Lands Scholarship to Pursue Health Care Career

Sep 01, 2015

Senior biology major Alyssa Jones was awarded a Medical Staff Scholarship Award from the Chambersburg Hospital to pursue a career as a physician assistant.

We Top Best Bang for the Buck Rankings

Aug 31, 2015

Susquehanna University delivers a top educational value, according to Washington Monthly’s 2015 Best Bang for the Buck college rankings.

Recent Grad Lands Job with Renowned Photographer

Aug 13, 2015

It was a few photography courses during anthropology major Maxwell Heider's senior year that reignited his creative side and led to a job with a world-renowned photographer.

We Rank in Princeton Review’s Top Study Abroad Schools

Aug 04, 2015

Susquehanna University is ranked No. 13 among The Princeton Review's Top 20 Most Popular Study Abroad Programs in the nation.

Lemons Featured on Huffington Post

Aug 03, 2015

Susquehanna University President L. Jay Lemons has been featured twice in the past month on the online news website The Huffington Post.

Students Headed to Spain, Cyprus as Gilman Scholars

Jun 11, 2015

Two Susquehanna University students have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

Faculty Honored at Commencement

May 14, 2015

Three faculty members were honored with awards during Susquehanna University’s 157th commencement ceremony held Sunday, May 10.

Alumna Raises Homelessness Awareness

May 11, 2015

Karen Coviello '10 realized she took for granted her upbringing surrounded by the warmth, safety and security of her family when she started volunteering for Covenant House, the largest privately funded agency in the Americas providing shelter to homeless and runaway youth.

Comedienne Brings Wit, Wisdom to Commencement

May 10, 2015

Comedienne Carol Leifer brought Susquehanna University’s Class of 2015 to its feet with a range of well-earned advice and wise-cracking anecdotes, but her theme remained the same—tenacity.

Women Inspire at NYC Business Symposium

Apr 24, 2015

An alumni-funded trip to New York City connected female business students with alumnae who have traversed the business world and come out on top.

Business Alumni Help Students Prep for Careers

Apr 24, 2015

Business alumni return to campus for a day of classroom visits, small-group meetings and one-on-one interview prep with students.

Senior Named Newman Civic Fellow

Apr 10, 2015

Gloria Darko, a senior international studies major from Bronx, N.Y., has been named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Connect.

NCAA Division III Week Celebrates Student-Athletes

Apr 02, 2015

Susquehanna University is gearing up to celebrate Division III Week April 6-12, an annual recognition of what it means to be a Division III student-athlete.

Student Graphic Designers Win Big at ADDY Awards

Mar 26, 2015

Susquehanna University graphic design students walked away with the majority of awards during the American Advertising Federation’s Greater Frederick (Md.) ADDY Awards ceremony.

Four Named to Stanford-Directed Fellows Program

Feb 25, 2015

Four Susquehanna University students are among 123 students from 52 higher education institutions across the United States named as University Innovation Fellows by the National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter).

Susquehanna Tops in Relay for Life Participation

Feb 17, 2015

Susquehanna University has been recognized for its student participation in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Two Accepted to Prestigious Fulbright Program

Feb 12, 2015

One current student and an alumna from Susquehanna University have been accepted into the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, bringing the total number of accepted Fulbright scholars to 10 in the past three years.

Susquehanna Recognized as a Leader in Undergraduate Research

Jan 30, 2015

The Council on Undergraduate Research recognized Susquehanna University as a leader in the field for providing more than 300 of its students the opportunity to present their research at its annual conference.