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WQSU earns global honors for student-driven broadcasting excellence

Susquehanna University’s student-run radio station, WQSU, earned several awards this spring from the Broadcast Education…

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Giving voice to the silenced histories of slavery

Between the 16th and 19th centuries, approximately 12.5 million African people were enslaved, forced onto…

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NEH grant will support project management curriculum

Susquehanna University has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities…

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Professor leads archiving workshop in Sierra Leone

Mégane Coulon, assistant professor of African history at Susquehanna University, recently led a two-day workshop…

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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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Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising

Susquehanna University announced faculty awards for research, teaching and advising at its 167th Commencement. Awards were…

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Syllabus: History of the Book

Syllabus is an ongoing series of stories that gives readers an inside look at some…

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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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Students translate climate research into storybooks

An asthmatic oyster, a sad sasquatch and color-changing coral. All are characters in a collection…

Historical reenactors dressed as British Redcoat soldiers in red uniforms and black hats fire muskets in formation on a grassy field, with smoke rising and trees in the background.
Modern-day Revolutionary

History major preparing for Revolutionary War anniversaries As the United States of America approaches its 250th birthday…

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WQSU wins national broadcasting awards

WQSU won two College Media Awards during the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s annual conference in New York…

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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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PRSSA chapter wins silver for organ donation campaign

Presented by the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America at their…

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WQSU wins statewide broadcasting awards

Susquehanna University’s radio station, WQSU The Pulse, capped a successful year by winning two Pennsylvania Association…

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From fleece to Facebook: Students intern at PA Farm Show

The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the country’s largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof, showcasing…

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Senior wins big at two sales competitions

Sophia Pasquariello ’25 secured a lucrative payday after talking herself into a first-place finish not…

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Full STEAM ahead: Senior sparks family fun at fall festival

Children use paint to create leaf prints at the Afterschool STEAM Fall Festival.After three years…

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Environmental studies major turns childhood love for state parks into a career path

Growing up, Madison Hoy ’26 developed a deep sentimental connection to state and national parks…

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Syllabus: Confucian Ethics

Syllabus is an ongoing series of stories that gives readers an inside look at some…

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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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Language Lane leads student to Susquehanna

When Shannel Jimenez ’27 visited Susquehanna University as a high school student, it happened to…

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Susquehanna’s PRSSA chapter recruits 60 new organ donors, earns second place in state challenge

Susquehanna University’s Paul Dannelley Chapter of The Public Relations Student Society of America recruited 60…

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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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Creative writing grad headed to North Macedonia with Peace Corps

Upon collecting her bachelor’s degree from Susquehanna University, Emily Hizny ’24 will embark on a…

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Exploring MLK’s true beliefs on nonviolence

Jeffrey Mann, professor of religious studiesThe Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is widely recognized as…

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Celebrating the relaunch of Susquehanna University Press

After a 14-year hiatus, Susquehanna University is celebrating the relaunch of its press with the…

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Senior Scholars Day continues 50-year tradition

Nearly 130 students presented research, music and artwork at Susquehanna’s Senior Scholars Day, an event…

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Spanish students build language bridge translating Norwegian fairytale

Mirta Suquet, assistant professor of Spanish studiesThree Billy Goats Gruff is a 19th century Norwegian…

A young person wearing a headset sits at a desk, gaming on a desktop computer with colorful RGB lighting, in a room with soft ambient lighting and a gaming chair.
Syllabus: Critical Approaches to Interactive & Gaming Media

Syllabus is an ongoing series of stories that gives readers an inside look at some…

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WQSU honored with broadcasting awards

Susquehanna University’s radio station, WQSU The Pulse, went mic to mic against commercial radio stations…

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March events at Susquehanna

March brings an assortment of events to Susquehanna University — including recitals, lectures, a student…

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Women in Sports Media step into the spotlight

National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 7) is devoted to recognizing the progress…

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Lecture to explore psychedelics in treatment of addiction, mental illness

Bill Richards, a psychologist from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, will present the Alice…

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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. …

A woman in a gold and white costume with a decorative headpiece and chain necklace sings on stage under dramatic lighting.
Music, theatre to stage two one-act operas

Fête Galante never before fully staged in U.S. Susquehanna University’s departments of music and…

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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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Personal growth in southern France

From left are Victoria “Tori” Vile, Jackson Sweetwood and Haley Dittbrenner.I didn’t want to GO….

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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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Professor wins prestigious Pushcart Prize

Matthew Neill Null, assistant professor of creative writing at Susquehanna University, was awarded the prestigious…

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Syllabus: Book of Revelation/Zombie Apocalypse

Syllabus is an ongoing series of stories that gives readers an inside look at some…

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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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Senior gains confidence, valuable experience through Jewish Museum internship

Alex Gabriel’s summer internship at New York City’s Jewish Museum opened his eyes to the…

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September events bring theater, art, music, literature

September brings theatre performances, a gallery exhibition, a reading, a concert and a unique lecture…

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Sports media major scores big with Miami Dolphins internship

Brendan Alvino’s internship with the Miami Dolphins is the first step in what he hopes…

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You scratch my back…

Research uncovers the role jitneys played in rum running Professor of History Ed Slavishak…

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WQSU again honored with broadcasting awards

Susquehanna University’s radio station, WQSU The Pulse, added two more Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Excellence…

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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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Three Seniors Named TAPIF Fellows

Seven-Month Teaching Appointments To Begin in October Three members of Susquehanna’s Class of 2023…

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Senior Named to Japan Exchange Teaching Program

Grace Yurko ’23, of Manchester Center, Vermont, has been awarded a position with the Japan…

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SU Chapter of Association for Women in Sports Media Named National Chapter of the Year

Less than five years after being established, Susquehanna University’s chapter of the Association for Women…

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Students Present Research at Senior Scholars Day

More than 150 students presented research, music and artwork at Susquehanna’s Senior Scholars Day, an…

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New York Times Bestselling Author Irshad Manji To Present Lecture

Credit: Clement, ReneIrshad Manji, renowned author, educator and advocate of a reformist interpretation of Islam,…

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Two Students Awarded Prestigious Study-Abroad Scholarships

Two Susquehanna University students were awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, enabling them…

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Transfer Student Advocates Study Abroad to Community College Peers

Management major and Italian studies minor Claire Mulkey ’23 had always aspired to travel. After…

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French Studies Alumni Return to Campus With Their Own Students

More than 100 high school students gathered at Susquehanna University for Journée de la Francophonie,…

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Fulbright Language Fellows Experience Culture Within Culture in Central PA

Language Fellows Visited Mennonite School Each year, several Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Fellows…

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Students Awarded National Fellowship To Support Environmental Advocacy Work

Two environmental studies students were awarded the highly competitive Rachel Carson Council Fellowship to support…

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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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SU’s Slavishak Uncovers Actor Zachary Quinto’s Preordained Rise to Fame on NBC’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’

Ed Slavishak, professor of history, appeared on the Emmy Award–winning NBC program Who Do You…

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Student Teaches Immigrants To Write Their Own Stories

Creative writing major Grace Shelton ’23 took her craft to the next level by teaching…

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History Major Interns with U.S. Army Museums

A history major with military aspirations, Preston Isom ’23 spent his summer interning in Oklahoma…

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Literacy fellow finds purpose in teaching

Kathryn Olson ’23 described the Memphis Teacher Residency program as “the biggest blessing.” The early…

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Students Study How Cars and Booze Mixed in the Early 20th Century

Advances in technology open a variety of doors to innovation — some good, some bad….

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Three Susquehanna Alumni Named TAPIF Fellows

Three members of Susquehanna’s Class of 2022 will begin their postgraduate journeys in Europe through…

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Class of 2022: Where are They Going?

Ever since John Salerno was a boy, he aspired to a career in the military….

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Faculty Awards, Valedictorian, Outstanding Seniors Announced

Susquehanna University announced awards for valedictorian and outstanding seniors in the Class of 2022, as…

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Four Awarded Study-Abroad Scholarships

Four Susquehanna University students were awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, enabling them…

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WQSU Wins Broadcasting Awards

Susquehanna University’s radio station WQSU recently won several awards from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System and…

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Susquehanna Restructures Academic Schools

Susquehanna has restructured the School of Arts and Sciences into three schools — School of…

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Senior Steps Up in Olympic-sized Internship with NBC Universal

How did you spend your summer vacation? Samantha Balsamo ’22 interned with NBC Universal. Balsamo worked…

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Susquehanna Included in Fiske Guide

Susquehanna University has been recognized as an innovator and national leader in promoting socioeconomic diversity…

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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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When Death was Women’s Work

Karol Weaver, professor of history at Susquehanna, has always been interested in the ways in…

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‘Hitched and Ditched’: Student Researches Divorce 100 Years Ago

Divorces were no less unpleasant in the early 20th century than they are today. Sophomore history…

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SU Now Offers BFA in Graphic Design

Susquehanna University’s Department of Art and Design now offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)…

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Communications Students Discover New Career Opportunities

Erin Wetmore ’20 Wetmore, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, returned to Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania….

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Internship Shows the Passion Required to Work in News

As a newly declared journalism major, Grace Tesoro joined the National Association of Hispanic Journalists,…

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