A number of students from Schuylkill County have been recognized for their academic achievements after being named to the Dean's List at Alvernia University for the Spring 2026 semester.
The university announced that 803 students earned Dean's List recognition for the semester. To qualify, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 credits.
Among those honored from Schuylkill County were:
- Autum Basso, Ringtown - Nursing-Completion
- Autumn Blankenhorn, Schuylkill Haven - Surgical Technology
- Charles Bobinis, Minersville - PK-4 & Special Education PK-12
- Nikole Bobiwash, Ashland - Nursing
- Sophia Cairnie, Orwigsburg - Nursing-Completion
- Kristen Connors-Masini, Girardville - Healthcare Science
- Madison Dembinsky, Ashland - Criminal Justice
- Nathan Dreher, Minersville - Business Administration and Management
- Haley Drum, New Philadelphia - Applied Science
- Olivia Eckroth, New Ringgold - Criminal Justice
- Shannon Edmondson, Minersville - Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
- Alyssa Frye, Tamaqua - Early Childhood Pre K-4
- Jana Gomez Azcona, Mahanoy City - Applied Science
- Maura Heckman, Pottsville - Early Childhood Pre K-4
- Courtney Hughes, Gilberton - Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
- Nicholas Koch, Auburn - Computer Science
- Samantha Kostowskie, Saint Clair - PK-4 & Special Education PK-12
- Gabriella Kroh, Pine Grove - Applied Science
- An Le, Pottsville - Computer Science
- Morgan Lucas, Tremont - Applied Science
- Raudy Martinez, Pottsville - Business Administration and Management
- Parrish McFarland, Pottsville - Exercise Science
- Jade Meckes, Port Clinton - PK-4 & Special Education PK-12
- Julie Misstishin, Port Carbon - Applied Science
- Karissa Morgan, Pine Grove - Nursing
- Averi Moyer, Auburn - Medical Imaging
- KaLee Oates, New Ringgold - Applied Science
- Callie Palerino, Schuylkill Haven - Psychology
- Vanessa Papay, Minersville -Business Management
- Sierra Petrucci, Tamaqua - Addictions and Mental Health Treatment
- Gino Pompei, Pine Grove - Digital Media Marketing
- Alea Schock, Frackville - Business Management
- Rachel Seresky, Frackville - Psychology
- Cameron Strauss, New Philadelphia - Biology
- Emera Umberger, Pottsville - Applied Science
- Sarah Warner, Pine Grove - Criminal Justice
- Madison Yorski, Schuylkill Haven - Applied Science
"Congratulations to all of our Spring 2026 Dean's List honorees," said Mary Ellen Wells, provost and chief academic officer at Alvernia University. "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.