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Commonwealth University congratulates more than 2,400 students who were named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The Dean's List, prepared at the end of each semester, recognizes those students who have achieved academic distinction. To qualify for the Dean's List, the student must have earned a GPA of at least 3.50, on a 4.0 scale, in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades.

McDaniel College awarded 388 bachelor's degrees during the college's Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 23.

McDaniel College celebrated members of the Class of 2026 during the college's 156th Commencement on May 23.

Ten Lebanon Valley College student-athletes were named to the Middle Atlantic Conference Spring Sportsmanship Team.

Congratulations to our talented Saint Francis University students named to the Spring 2026 President's List or Dean's Lists. To achieve either honor, students must have full-time status and attain a quality point average of 4.000 (President's) or 3.500 (Dean's) on 12 or more credits during a single semester, with no continuing or incomplete grades-except students in Independent Studies or Honors 444.

803 students were named to Alvernia University's Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. "Congratulations to all of our Spring 2026 Dean's List honorees," said Alvernia University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Mary Ellen Wells, JD, LLM. "This achievement reflects your commitment to academic excellence, perseverance, and a genuine passion for learning. Your success embodies the intellectual curiosity, integrity, service, and leadership that Alvernia's Franciscan values reflect." To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. A full list of students is available at Alvernia.edu.

Alvernia University celebrated the Class of 2026 by conferring a record number of 800 degrees at Santander Arena in downtown Reading, Pa., on Saturday, May 9, the culmination of a weekend of events. The ceremony, which featured a speech from Customers Bank Executive Chairman Jay Sidhu, included Alvernia's first Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate (PA) Studies graduates. "At Alvernia, we believe education is more than a credential. It is the formation of life-long learners, reflective professionals, engaged citizens, and ethical leaders with moral courage. It is about preparing people who will use their gifts not only to succeed, but to serve," said President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., who welcomed the graduates. "That commitment to serve is not an abstraction here-it is lived. It is rooted in our Franciscan values of service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation, and collegiality. You have carried those values into classrooms and residence halls, onto fields and stages, into labs and clinics, and out into the community." Fitzgerald's speech spotlighted the impact stories of several students who led with conviction and compassion and reflected on the four years she has spent with the class, first as Provost, then as President. Student speaker, communication major and theater minor, Hector Malave '26 addressed the class, noting the value of higher education as well as the impact that Alvernia had on him and his peers, prompting them to think about the fact that success is not just about their achievements, but the impact that they will have. "I'm not only representing the class of 2026, but I'm also representing the 15% of Latinos graduating with me today," said Malave. "As we leave this campus, we step into a complicated world. A world that asks us to be informed, adaptable, and compassionate. A world that does not need more division, but more understanding and an open heart, so that you can have an open mind. Our Alvernia education was rooted in more than academics. It asked us to think about service, about ethics, about the kind of people we want to be, not just the careers we want to have." Jay Sidhu, Executive Chairman of Customers Bancorp, Inc. and Customers Bank, was presented with an honorary doctorate of humane letters and served as the commencement speaker to inspire the Class of 2026. In his speech, he reflected on the experiences that shaped him, including immigrating to the United States in 1971. He inspired the graduates by sharing anecdotes his learned in his own higher education journey including four pieces of advice for a "successful, satisfied, and fulfilling life." "Be a lifelong learner and give back. Never say you are done because you are never done. There is always more to do; more to give; more to receive; and more to learn in life," said Sidhu. "The more you learn, the more you realize how much there is to learn. But, learning alone is not enough. Use your knowledge and your success to help others-especially those who have not had the same opportunities. Lift people up. Strengthen your communities." Graduates then received their associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The ceremony concluded with a benediction prayer serving as a blessing for the graduates as they go into the world, which was led by Bernude Meizer Heaps '26, who also earned her doctorate at the ceremony. A scrolling list of names of every graduate appeared on video boards in the arena as students and families exited, cheering and posing for one last set of celebratory photos. Celebrations began Friday and continued all day Saturday ahead of commencement, including Nursing and Occupational Therapy pinning ceremonies, a senior athlete award reception, an honors convocation, and a baccalaureate mass at the Sacred Heart Chapel on campus in the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters' Motherhouse. This made travel more accessible for parents and other loved ones to participate.

Mount St. Mary's University is pleased to announce that 525 students earned Dean's List honors in the Spring 2026 semester.

York College of Pennsylvania proudly awarded degrees to more than 500 students in May 2026. During the ceremony, graduates earned associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Slippery Rock University has announced its dean's list for the Spring 2026 semester. The dean's list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits.

A total of 1,741 students have been named to the Dean's List at East Stroudsburg University for the Spring 2026 semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, as announced by Margaret Ball D.M.A., the university's provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Nearly 1200 undergraduate and graduate students participated in May 9 commencement exercises at Millersville University.

2,099 students have been named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for the Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.

Harrsiburg Area Community College congratulates the Spring 2026 Dean's List recipients. To qualify for this prestigious academic recognition, students must maintain a 3.25 or higher GPA while completing at least 6 credits during the semester.

SUNY Canton congratulates President's List students for the Spring 2026 Semester.

More than 20 Lebanon Valley College student-athletes received All-Region accolades for their performances this spring.

More than 50 Lebanon Valley College spring student-athletes earned all-conference awards for their performances this season.

Lebanon Valley College recognized its student-athletes who competed for the Flying Dutchmen spring athletic teams.

Three hundred ninety-three students in the Lebanon Valley College Class of 2026 celebrated their educational and personal accomplishments during a morning Commencement Ceremony today. Another 215 graduate-level students (master's and doctoral) participated in a separate ceremony at 2 p.m.

Belmont University released the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the University's 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition.

Lebanon Valley College congratulates more than 850 students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. Dean's list students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0.

More than 50 Lebanon Valley College students will study abroad this summer.

Students at Cedarville University have been named to the Dean's Honor List for the Spring 2026 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

More than 200 students graduated from Central Penn College on May 1, 2026 at the Forum in Harrisburg, Pa.

Transfer students have enrolled at McDaniel College. This list includes students who have deposited as of May 7, 2026.

Incoming students have enrolled at McDaniel College as members of the Class of 2030. This list includes students who have deposited as of May 7, 2026.

Lebanon Valley College recognized 80 students for their community service and volunteerism as part of the annual Student Affairs Awards ceremony in April.

Lebanon Valley College is excited to welcome new students to campus for the Fall 2026 semester.

McDaniel College's daylong Academic Symposium on Monday, May 4, showcased the original research, scholarship, and creative achievements of McDaniel students, faculty, and staff.