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ESU and NCC Finalize New Partnership, Accelerated Degree Programs in Business and Nursing

The presidents, provosts and deans of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) and Northampton Community College (NCC) will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, to finalize a new partnership that will fast track the completion of bachelor degree programs in business administration and provide a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) completion program option right on NCC’s Bethlehem campus.

“ESU is very fortunate to have such a great relationship with President Erickson and his NCC team,” said Dr. Welsh, president of ESU. “This partnership has been a long time coming and we are grateful for the opportunities this program offers NCC students. These rewarding programs enable students to continue their studies on NCC’s campus and allow them to accelerate their degree completion in an affordable way that fits their lifestyles and gives them an advantage in a very competitive job market.”

January 27, 2016 - No Comments - Read more

Communication Studies Major Attends The Harrisburg Internship Semester

Abby Krueger, a junior majoring in communication studies from Stroudsburg, Pa., is working in the office of House Democratic Whip Michael D. Hanna as part of a 15-week internship sponsored by Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.

She is one of 16 students participating in The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) program, which provides students the opportunity to work in all areas of state government while earning a full semester’s worth of credits. THIS invites students from each of the 14 State System universities to participate.

January 26, 2016 - No Comments - Read More


Rehearsals to be Held for East Stroudsburg University Concert Band

Brass, percussion and woodwind musicians with previous band experience are welcome to join the East Stroudsburg University Concert Band as it prepares for its Sunday, May 1 concert. The program will feature a wide variety of music from the wind band repertoire.

Rehearsals are on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., starting January 25 in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall at the University’s Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite streets, East Stroudsburg. Community members are welcome and asked to join no later than Monday, February 15.

January 21, 2016 - No Comments - Read More


Theatre Alumna Finds Career Opportunities in Los Angeles, Film to Premiere at Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center

Moving to Los Angeles wasn’t something Jenell Manzi ’09 ever thought she would do when she graduated.

December 24, 2015 - No Comments - Read More


ESU Hosts Workshop: Computer Security for the Law Firm

The East Stroudsburg University (ESU) Office of Workforce Development and the ESU Foundation are sponsoring the workshop Computer Security for the Law Firm on Friday, January 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Innovation Center.

December 18, 2015 - No Comments - Read More


Professor Selected as Keynote Speaker for Conference

When John Chang, Ph.D., was 19-years-old, a surfing accident in Ocean City, Md., rendered him quadriplegic.

Now an associate psychology professor at East Stroudsburg University, he combines his personal experience and his expertise to enhance the learning environment for students in and out of…

December 16, 2015 - No Comments - Read More


Graduating Computer Science Major Set to Improve Security for the Fortune 1000

Brandon Bachman took a high school class that eventually led him to a six figure starting salary immediately after he steps off the graduation stage at East Stroudsburg University this December.

December 9, 2015 - One Comment - Read More


History Professor and Student Team Up for Military.com Documentaries

Think about what is going on around the world today with our national security and service people — how did we get to this point? What is the history behind it?

December 7, 2015 - No Comments - Read More


Communication Studies Major Katie Nork Selected as Undergraduate Speaker for Winter Commencement Ceremony

Katie Nork, a graduating communication studies major from Mountain Top, Pa., is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania’s student speaker for…

December 7, 2015 - No Comments - Read More


Political Science Professor Elected as Nazareth Area School Director

ESU Associate Professor of Political Science Adam McGlynn, Ph.D., will be enhancing his classrooms with real world experience after being elected Nazareth Area School Director. After months of campaigning, McGlynn was notified that he will be the representing voice of the Lower and Eastern District of Upper Nazareth Township.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for me to serve my community,” said McGlynn. Writing his dissertation and several articles on education policy reinforced for him the importance of education, which has always been a high priority.

December 3, 2015 - 5 Comments - Read More