Campus notes: June 22, 2025
Teagan Graham, Reading, graduated from the University at Buffalo, N.Y., with a bachelor's degree in health and human services/early childhood education.
York College
The following area students received degrees from York College of Pennsylvania:
Master of education: Julianna Kusy, Kutztown; Isabelle Popoter, Spring Township.
Master of science in nursing: Elyse Batson, Exeter Township.
Bachelor of arts: Isabella Antos, South Heidelberg Township; Lauryn Johnson, Exeter Township; Isabella Hoeltzel, Leesport; Elizabeth Trumbore, Temple.
Bachelor of business administration: Gabriel Trevena, South Heidelberg Township.
Bachelor of science: Brett Reinert, Douglassville; Haley Akins, Markus Jeschonnek and Brianna Endy, Exeter Township; Alexander LaVerdure, Oley Township;.
Bachelor of science in nursing: Morgan Sauers, Gilbertsville; Taryn Boyer, Temple.
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