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.
We're celebrating Earth Week with a full schedule of events!
Our annual day of service will have students, faculty, staff and alumni volunteering at organizations across the Central Susquehanna Valley, Harrisburg and New Jersey.
When complete, the 3.9 MW solar array will supply 30 percent of the university's electricity needs.
We're ranked as the No. 9 college in America for getting a job, according to Zippia Inc.
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.
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.
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.