Higgins honored for writing
WILKES-BARRE — Amy Higgins, of Sweet Valley, a student at King’s College, recently received an honorable mention in the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Undergraduate Writing Competition. She is the daughter of Bernard and Carol Chipego.
Higgins is a senior professional writing major with minors in creative writing and mass communications. Her entry in the critical/analytical essay category was titled “Kid Gloves.” She is a King’s staff member and a part-time adult student. She is a member of Sigma Tau Delta and Alpha Sigma Lambda national honor societies. She is also a staff member of King’s “Scoop” literary and arts magazine and a staff writer for “The Crown.” She is the treasurer of the Campion Society, which is the college’s creative writing club.
Clarke inducted into honor society
SCRANTON — Kelly Clarke, of Wyoming, was among 19 University of Scranton students inducted into Tau Upsilon Alpha, the national human services honor society. Clarke is a counseling and human services major at the Jesuit university.
Wanek inducted into honor society
ANNVILLE — Kayla Wanek, of Dallas, was inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon, the Lebanon Valley College’s honor society celebrating academic achievement and volunteer service. Wanek, a graduate of Dallas Senior High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in biology.
Spagnuolo is scholarship recipient
WILKES-BARRE — Gabrielle Spagnuolo, of Wyoming, is the recipient of the The John J. Chwalek, Sr. Scholarship at Wilkes University. Spagnuolo is a neuroscience, biology, and history major.
Kukosky participates in field research
WILKES-BARRE — Tyler Kukosky, of Sweet Valley, was one of 13 Wilkes University students who participated in field research in Hawaii during spring break. The trip was in conjunction with the spring course, “Geology of Hawaii” taught by Sid P. Halsor, professor of geology and coordinated with the GeoExplorer Club and Bobby Karimi, assistant professor of geology.
Gatusky inducted into honor society
SCRANTON — Michael Gatusky, of Dallas, was among 18 University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the international honor society for students of philosophy. Gatusky is a junior at the Jesuit university.
Turner presents research
WILKES-BARRE — Ashley Turner, of Tunkhannock, a graduate student from the Wilkes University Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, presented her research at the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Conference April 12-14 at Renaissance Hotel in Providence, R.I.
She received the award best MBA student paper for her research.
Ostrowski inducted into TriBeta Honor Society
DALLAS TWP. — Marlena Ostrowski, Dallas, was one of nine Misericordia University students inducted into Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) National Biological Honor Society at a recent induction ceremony.
Ostrowski was inducted as an associate member of the Tribeta National Honor Society.
Bendick inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA — Abigail Bendick of Shavertown, was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Bendick was initiated at Lycoming College.
Ricker inducted into honor society
SCRANTON — Daniel Ricker, of Dallas, was among 17 University of Scranton students inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the only existing international honor society in the computing and information disciplines. Ricker is a junior majoring in computer science at the Jesuit university.
