Student News
Highlights of some of the many accomplishments of our BA Geography, and BS Environmental Science - Geography majors
Three Geography Students Recognized at the Spring 2023 LAS Dean's Scholars Event
(From left to right) Abby Wheeler is a combined BS Environmental Science - Geography and BA Geography - Planning track major; Megan Grim is a BA Geography - Environmental track major; and Emily Leggiero is a BS Environmental Science major following both the Biology and Geography tracks. The three were each nominated by faculty for their academic achievements and for their undergraduate research.
BS Environmental Science - Geography Major Featured in The Collage
Emily Leggiero, senior Environmental Science - Geography major, is featured in the March 2023 edition of The Collage. Follow the link to read about how Emily has come to value courses in cartography and geographic information systems (GIS), and about her adding the Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology to her academic plan.
Outstanding Geography Majors Recognized by MSAAG
Three standout KU Geography majors were recognized in the spring 2021 edition of the Middle States Division of the American Association of Geographers Newsletter. Jaylin Calistro, Macy Turner, and Abby Wheeler were recognized as winning participants in an event organized in lieu of the Annual Geography Bowl. Congratulations to our three winners!
Kirsten Bell Highlighted in The Collage
Outstanding BS Environmental Science - Geography Track major, Kirsten Bell is featured in the April 2021 edition of The Collage, the monthly publication of the Kutztown University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Follow this link to read Kirsten's Student Highlight.
Spring 2019 Initiates to the Gamma Psi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon
From left to right: Anna Grayek, Env. Sci.-Geography; Gabriella Ferreira, Geography; Joseph Tini III, Comm. Studies; Abbey Sauerwine, Business Admin.; Patrick Boos, Env. Sci.-Bio. (Not pictured: Ryan Harbison, Env. Sci.-Geography; Emily Quigg, Geography). Congratulations all!
GTU is open to all students demonstrating excellence in the field of Geography. See the GTU page for membership details.
Geography Students Recognized at the 2019 Dean's Scholars Reception
From left to right: Marie Smoyer '19, Laura Graziano '19, Emily Cantor '18, Tianna Andrews '19, Elizabeth Geesey '20, and Alison Reynolds '19. Each Dean's Scholar was nominated by a Geography faculty member in recognition of their academic acheivements. Congratulations to all!
2019 End-of-Year Geography Awards
From left to right: Gabriella Ferreira, Ensminger Award; Aaron Haninchick, Moyer Award; Heather Willever, Justham Memorial Award; and Marie Smoyer, Delaware Valley Geographical Society Award.
2018 Carrie Babb Presentation Awards.
David Connelley and Alison Reynolds receive checks to help defray costs of making professional conference presentations.
Glenn Roedel and William Havrilchak are co-recipients of the 2018 Delaware Valley Geographical Association Award for Outstanding Senior Geography Major.
Zack Lawlor receives the 2017 Delaware Valley Geographical Association Award for Outstanding Senior Geography Major.
Left to right: Dr. Richard S. Courtney, Zach Lawlor, Dr. Jerry Griffith, and Dr. Moira Conway.