Two area students received degrees from Wilkes University at its December commencement ceremony. They include: Steven Eck, of Macungie, master of science degree in education. Jude Sandt, of Macungie, master of science degree in education.

Several students from Macungie, Lower Mac and Alburtis received diplomas at DeSales University's mid-year commencement held Jan. 19. They include: Amy Kresley of Alburtis, master of arts in education in special education . Suzanne Medina of Alburtis, master of science in nursing. Ann Moyer of Alburtis, bachelor of science in nursing. Meghan Berasley of Macungie, bachelor of science in nursing. Darnell Braswell of Macungie, bachelor of science in sport management. Dara Connelly of Macungie, master of business administration. Richard George of Macungie, master of business administration. Nicole…

The following students who live within Lower Macungie Patch have been named to the Dean's Lists of their respective colleges and universities for the Fall 2012 semester: Elizabethtown College: Christina Gilley, Jordan Laliberte and Brianna Maurer, all of Macungie. University of Vermont: Nicholas M. Wiener of Macungie. Ithaca College: Danielle Zickl of Macungie. Fairleigh Dickenson University: Dany Romero of Macungie. Widener University Law School: Julie Macomb of Macungie.

Donald W. Snyder, President of Lehigh Carbon Community College, recently announced the Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester.  Students with an academic grade point average of at least 3.50 achieve Dean's List status. They include: Alburtis:  Jodi Bogert, Theresa Bussiere, Melinda Evans, Nyree Fernandez, Sara Langdon, Rachael Marks, Kristen Odor, Hannah Reichard, Lacie Savacool, Holli Schoch, Christina Soto, Shanelle Tirado, and Tamara Wachter. Macungie:  Robert Anderson, Stephen Armstrong, Lisa Baltz, Ilora Bhattacharya, Wendy Billman, Jeri Bonenberger, Laura Campbell, Min Chen, Sergio …

Northampton Community College, recently announced the Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester.  Students with an academic grade point average of at least 3.50 achieve Dean's List status. They include: Alburtis: Wendy Gaul and Walt Ruff Macungie: Kevin Bautista, Rebecca Bentley, Andrew Kollar, Mikhail Vvedenskiy and Brittany Woo

The following students who live within Lower Macungie Patch have been named to the Dean's Lists of their respective colleges and universities for the Fall 2012 semester: Messiah College: Joshua Lambert of Alburtis and Drew Gehman, Wesley Loar and Jonathan Wolf, all of Macungie. DeSales University: Juliette Musseman of Alburtis and Lindsey Graham, Michelle Neely, Janki Patel, Carly Mitchell, Lydia Younger, Julie Tozzoli, Candice Urffer, Gabriel Natalini, David Angstadt and Kevin Cramsey, all of Macungie. Cazenovia College: Jessica L. Ross of Macungie. Central Penn College: Nathan Eshleman of …

Lehigh Carbon Community College held a recognition ceremony for its December 2011 graduates on Dec. 18 at LCCC’s Schnecksville campus. The following Lower Macungie Patch residents were among the graduates: Alburtis Brittany Roberts Macungie  Michael Bertino Soma Bhattacharya* Lauren Ickes Alexander St George Wescosville  Christine Castella Michele Nicol Erin Sander Heidi Sule** * Indicates student graduated Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.75. ** Indicates student graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a grade point average of 3.75 - 3.95. *** Indicates student graduated Summa …

Donald W. Snyder, President at Lehigh Carbon Community College, recently announced the Dean's List for the Fall 2011 semester.  Students with an academic grade point average of at least 3.50 achieve Dean's List status. They include: Alburtis:  Theresa Bussiere, Sheila Caraballo, Michelangelo Collura, III, Melinda Evans, Emily Kelleher, David Massa, Erica Molano, Jeron Molano, Cassandra Passaro, Lucas Rhodes, Lacie Savacool, Adam Tremmel, and Michael Walsh. Macungie:  Maggy Alexander Michel, Alexander Andujar, Jr., Stephen Armstrong, Naomi Baker, Stephen Barnes, Lori Bennicoff, Michael Bertino…

Several students from the East Penn area have been cited by their colleges and universities for achievement: Jacey Rae Gombert of Macungie has been named to the president's list for the fall 2011 semester at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. To achieve this honor, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Alison Drake of Macungie and Lauren Gunn and Kristofer Rivers, both of Emmaus, were named to the dean's list for the fall 2011 semester at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre. To achieve this honor, students must earn a 3.4 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Additionally…

Northampton Community College recently released its Dean's List for the Fall 2011 semester. For inclusion, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. From the East Penn School District students include: Alburtis:Corey Barrientos and Walt Ruff Emmaus:Erin Farrell, Tara Gallagher, Kaitlyn Heffentrager, Kurtis Knauss, Melissa McKenna,  Erin Miller,  Keegan Nichols,  Courtney Pline, James Smith and Kellie Twardowski Macungie:Allison Alden, Kevin Bautista, Annabella Estrada, Lauren Herb and Anthony Monaco Wescosville:Jenna Kiechel