Susquehanna, a liberal arts university, focuses on intellectual development, global competence and career success. We offer a nationally recognized study abroad program and more than 100 majors and minors in business, humanities, arts and sciences. Students develop critical thinking, writing, teamwork and communication skills which, combined with internships and research opportunities, prepare them for a lifetime of personal and professional success. Small classes enable faculty members to serve as mentors, as well as teachers. Ninety-six percent of Susquehanna students are employed or in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.
(see more)Susquehanna, a liberal arts university, focuses on intellectual development, global competence and career success. We offer a nationally recognized study abroad program and more than 100 majors and minors in business, humanities, arts and sciences. Students develop critical thinking, writing, teamwork and communication skills which, combined with internships and research opportunities, prepare them for a lifetime of personal and professional success. Small classes enable faculty members to serve as mentors, as well as teachers. Ninety-six percent of Susquehanna students are employed or in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.
Students Participate in NATS Eastern Region Conference
Three Susquehanna students recently attended the National Association for Teachers of Singing (NATS) Eastern Region Conference and Student Auditions. Founded in 1944, NATS is the largest professional organization of vocal teachers in the world, with more than 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and nearly 30 other countries. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year's conference and auditions were held remotely.
New PRSSA Officers
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) provides its members with opportunities for hands-on public relations experience and is designed to prepare college students for work in public relations and related areas. Students who are members of the executive staff participate each year in the national conference of the professional-level Public Relations Society of America.
Leadership -
Jul 6
Susquehanna University Presents Leadership Awards
Susquehanna's Leadership Awards were created to recognize awardees' commitment to the betterment of the university and surrounding communities. The awards are made possible through the Baylor Family Endowment. Established in 1993, the endowment is an expression of the Baylor family's appreciation for the university's continued commitment to the region.
Academic Award -
Jul 6
Student Writer Awarded Juliet Gibson Award
Students were awarded The Juliet Gibson Memorial Award recently for work published in RiverCraft, a literary magazine at Susquehanna University featuring fiction and poetry. The award, presented annually, was established in 1988 in honor of Juliet Gibson, a student editor who died in 1987.
Achievement (Other) -
Jul 6
Sarena Pollock Wins Portfolio Prize
Sarena Pollock was recently selected as the recipient of the 2020 Gary and Elizabeth Fincke Senior Portfolio Prize at Susquehanna University. The prize is awarded annually to the senior creative writing major who submits the best collection of his or her works, including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or excerpts from a novel or screenplay. As this year's winner, Pollock received a $1,000 scholarship
Scholarship -
Jun 16
Students Inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Beta Gamma Sigma is an honor society for collegiate schools of business. Membership in this group is the highest recognition a student can receive in a program accredited by AACSB International.
Honor Society -
Jun 16
Students Selected to Attend Prestigious ACS National Meeting
Susquehanna students were selected to participate in the American Chemical Society (ACS) national meeting. Held twice annually, the meeting is comprised of five days of symposiums, tutorials and poster sessions for thousands of chemists from across the globe.
Student Excellence -
Jun 16
Students Receive Degrees from Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University conferred academic degrees on 497 students at the close of its 162nd academic year on May 13.
Graduation -
Jun 16
Students Named to Spring Dean's List
A number of high-achieving students were named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the spring 2020 semester.
Honors List -
Jun 16
Area Student Takes College Studies Abroad
Several students are studying abroad this spring. Susquehanna is distinguished by its Global Opportunities (GO) program, which requires all students to spend at least two weeks off campus, immersed in a culture different from their own. Currently, Susquehanna students can choose from study-away programs ranging from a few weeks to as long as a full semester, in Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, Europe, New Orleans and Washington, D.C., among other options.
Study Abroad -
Mar 2
Susquehanna Students Complete Fall Internships
Several Susquehanna University students complete career-building fall 2019 internships
Internship -
Feb 13
Fall 2019 Cheerleaders
Several students were recently named to the 2019 - 2020 cheerleading squad at Susquehanna University. The Susquehanna cheerleaders, under the direction of head coach Collette Bender, are skilled in dancing, gymnastics and stunts. The sixteen-member squad performs at all football and home men's and women's basketball games.
Sports -
Jan 23
First-Year Students Give Back through SU SPLASH
For a group of select first-year students, one summer service-learning program can change the way they view themselves and their communities. Each summer, members of the incoming class participate in SU SPLASH (Students Promoting Leadership, Awareness, and Service through Humanitarian efforts), an opportunity coordinated by The David '69 and Sharon Johnson Center for Civic Engagement.
Community Service -
Jan 10
Students Present at Regional Research Symposium
Several students recently presented their research at the sixth annual Susquehanna Valley Undergraduate Research Symposium, held at Bucknell University.
Research / Grant -
2019 Aug 28
Students Accepted to Susquehanna Honors Program
Several students have been accepted to Susquehanna's highly selective Honors Program. The Honors Program offers a challenging academic program to students interested in a more self-directed and interdisciplinary approach to learning. Students are chosen for their natural curiosity, passion for learning, high energy, leadership and academic standing in high school.
Honors Program -
2017 Oct 4
Students Present Research at National Conference
Fifty Susquehanna students recently presented research at the 31st annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Memphis, Tenn. Established in 1987, the conference is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research and scholarship done in partnership with faculty or other mentors. The annual conference has become a national celebration of undergraduate scholarly activity involving all academic disciplines and all institutions of higher education.
Academic competition -
2017 Apr 26
Students Attend Prestigious ACS National Meeting
Susquehanna students had the opportunity to participate in the American Chemical Society (ACS) national meeting. Held twice annually, the meeting is comprised of five days of symposiums, tutorials and poster sessions for thousands of chemists from across the globe.
Business/professional -
2017 Apr 13
Students Participate in Regional Enactus Competition
Thirteen Susquehanna students participated in the recent Enactus USA Regional Competition in Washington, D.C. This year marks the team's 13th regional win and advances the team to the national competition in Kansas City, Mo., next month. Susquehanna's Enactus group is one of more than 1,600 chapters on college campuses in 40 countries. Within these chapters, student teams bring business acumen to community service projects while practicing leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
Student Competition -
2017 Apr 13
Susquehanna Dance Team
Several students have recently been selected as a member of the 2016-2017 Susquehanna University Dance Team. The dance team performs at all home men's and women's basketball games and at several campus and community events throughout the academic year.
Club or Organization -
2016 Nov 2
Students Named to Susquehanna University's Homecoming Court
Several students were elected by their fellow students to Susquehanna University's homecoming court. The court was first introduced at the homecoming party on Sept. 9, and again at the football game on Sept. 10 during Homecoming-Reunion Weekend.
School Spirit -
2016 Sep 29