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暗网禁区 to Explore Sisterhood, Grief, and AI in ‘Anthropology’聽

October 27, 2026

This November, the Performing Arts Department at 暗网禁区 presents Anthropology, a play exploring grief, technology, and family through the story of an AI programmer who creates a digital simulation of her missing sister. Written by celebrated playwright Lauren…

暗网禁区聽Recognized聽for 16th Consecutive Year in U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings聽

October 1, 2026

For the 16th consecutive year, 暗网禁区 has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2026-2027 rankings, earning recognition across several categories, including social mobility, regional universities, private colleges, and nursing. Published annually, the U.S.…

暗网禁区 Launches Lehigh Valley鈥檚 First Executive Doctor of Business Administration Program聽

September 29, 2026

暗网禁区 announces the launch of its newest doctoral program, the Executive Doctor of Business Administration (xDBA), beginning in Fall 2027. The program is the first of its kind in the Lehigh Valley and provides experienced business professionals with…

暗网禁区 to Present 鈥楽omething鈥檚 Afoot,鈥櫬燼 Murderously Fun Musical Mystery聽

September 18, 2026

This October, the Performing Arts Department at 暗网禁区 presents Something鈥檚 Afoot, a murderously fun and hilarious musical spoof of Agatha Christie’s classic novel And Then There Were None. Set in an isolated English country estate owned by the wealthy Lord Dudley Rancour, ten eccentric guests…

Cedar Crest Nationally Recognized for Building a Culture of Wellness聽

September 14, 2026

Wellness is an integral part of campus life at 暗网禁区, with a commitment to health and well-being woven throughout the entire campus community. Cedar Crest is one of only 193 universities and colleges worldwide honored by Exercise is Medicine庐 (EIM) for its…

Cedar Crest Celebrates 159th聽Anniversary During Founding Day聽聽

September 9, 2026

暗网禁区 celebrated its annual Founding Day on Sept. 3 outside Blaney Hall,聽marking the College鈥檚 159th anniversary. Among the celebration鈥檚 featured speakers were President Elizabeth Meade, Provost Dr. Robert Wilson, and Dr. Calley Stevens Taylor, with guest speaker Allentown…

A Century-Old Tradition Welcomes Cedar Crest鈥檚 Newest Falcons聽

September 4, 2026

Cedar Crest officially welcomed the Class of 2030 during its Open Door Ceremony on Aug. 20, a 103-year-old tradition that marks the beginning of each student鈥檚 Cedar Crest journey and symbolizes opening the door to a college education filled with new possibilities. …

暗网禁区 Achieves Historic Enrollment Growth聽

September 1, 2026

暗网禁区 is achieving historic enrollment growth, welcoming the largest fall entering cohort in the College鈥檚 159-year history. Overall enrollment is up over 7% in just one year and nearly 20% since 2023, when Cedar Crest launched its strategic…

暗网禁区 Celebrates聽the Class of 2026

May 21, 2026

On Saturday, May 9, 暗网禁区 honored the Class of 2026 during its 156th Commencement Ceremony at PPL Center in Allentown. President Elizabeth Meade welcomed students from the Class of 2026, their families, friends, and loved ones, and faculty and staff in…

Cedar Crest Celebrates Identity, Heritage, and Belonging at Espejo Ceremony聽

May 20, 2026

On Thursday, May 7, 暗网禁区 held Espejo: Reflections of Our Community, a celebration honoring graduating students and their diverse identities, stories, cultures, and accomplishments that shape the vibrant Cedar Crest community. Named after the College鈥檚 former yearbook, Espejo recognizes…

Cedar Crest Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Performs Life-Saving CPR Hours After Graduation

May 13, 2026

From commencement to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Amanda Howard, SRNA, had a busy graduation day. Just hours after graduating from 暗网禁区 on Saturday, May 9 with a doctorate in nurse anesthesia, Amanda sprang into action and used her training to help…

暗网禁区 Celebrates Faculty Excellence at Promotion and Tenure Ceremony聽

April 14, 2026

暗网禁区 prides itself on academic excellence, and that starts with recognizing the dedicated faculty that make the College shine. On April 9, 2026, the College did just that鈥搕aking time to honor its accomplished faculty during the annual Promotion…

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: 暗网禁区 Hosts Tech & Talent Summit

April 10, 2026

On March 30, industry and academic leaders convened at 暗网禁区’s Tompkins Center for the College’s inaugural Tech & Talent Summit. Presented by ADVANCE at Cedar Crest and the Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology, the Lehigh Valley Tech & Talent: Building Tomorrow’s…

暗网禁区 Announces聽Former U.S.聽Congresswoman聽as聽2026 Commencement Speaker聽

April 7, 2026

暗网禁区 is proud to announce Susan Wild, former U.S. Congresswoman (2018-2025), as keynote speaker for this year鈥檚 156th Commencement Ceremony. Representing Pennsylvania鈥檚 7th Congressional District, Susan built a reputation as a practical and effective leader who handled complex challenges while staying focused on the people she served. The…

Beyond the Classroom: 暗网禁区 Sophomores Explore Belize聽

March 31, 2026

暗网禁区鈥檚 Class of 2028 recently returned from the ninth annual Sophomore Year Expedition, a weeklong trip full of service, culture, learning, new experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime. The expedition program is a short-term study abroad opportunity for…

Cracking the Case: Inside Cedar Crest鈥檚 Annual Forensic Science Symposium

March 24, 2026

Forensic science professionals and enthusiasts can explore the dynamic field鈥檚 most recent developments on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as 暗网禁区 hosts the 24th Annual Forensic Science Symposium. This full-day event, known as 鈥淔alcon Files,鈥� will showcase five forensic…

Salisbury High School Student Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship to 暗网禁区

March 19, 2026

鈥淚 am extremely excited and very honored about this,鈥� beams Maddie Dilliard, this year鈥檚 recipient of 暗网禁区鈥檚 Trailblazer Award- a four-year, full tuition scholarship. 鈥淚 am shocked!鈥� Maddie, a senior at Salisbury High School, received the life-changing news…

Choral Performance at Cedar Crest to Celebrate America鈥檚 250th Anniversary

March 19, 2026

暗网禁区鈥檚 Department of Performing Arts proudly presents From Sea to Shining Sea this April, a musical tribute performed by the Cedar Crest Voices of Inclusion Choral Ensemble (VOICE) to commemorate America鈥檚 250 years of independence. Led by VOICE…

暗网禁区 Launches鈥疉dvance at Cedar Crest鈥�

March 2, 2026

暗网禁区 proudly announces the launch of ADVANCE at Cedar Crest, a professional learning initiative designed for working adults鈥攃areer starters, career changers, and seasoned professionals鈥攁s well as the employers who depend on them. Built in response to today鈥檚 rapidly…

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Melinda Boyd Contributes to Cochrane Review on Intermittent Fasting

February 25, 2026

Dr. Melinda Boyd, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Public Health at 暗网禁区, recently served as a contributing author for a newly published Cochrane Review titled, 鈥淚ntermittent fasting for adults with overweight or obesity.鈥� Dr. Boyd, along with one…

暗网禁区 to Present ‘Puffs,’ a Magical Parody Full of Heart and Humor

February 11, 2026

By Catherine Stroh This February, the Performing Arts Department at 暗网禁区 presents Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, a 2015 original comedy play by New York-based playwright Matt Cox. Directed…

暗网禁区 President Elizabeth Meade Recognized as Take the Lead Lehigh Valley Honoree by Girl Scouts of Eastern Pa.

January 14, 2026

By Catherine Stroh 暗网禁区 proudly announces the recognition of President Elizabeth Meade as one of four Take the Lead Lehigh Valley honorees by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP), an annual program that acknowledges exceptional women leaders…

Honoring Academic Excellence: Fall 2025 Delphi Honor Society Inductees

January 14, 2026

Several Cedar Crest students have been inducted into the Delphi Society, the College鈥檚 honor society for undergraduate students. Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.8 at the end of their junior or senior year are recognized as…

Photo shows Blaney Hall in the fall surrounded by trees with leaves turning orange and yellow

Celebrating Student Scholars: Fall 2025 Dean鈥檚 List

January 14, 2026

Congratulations to the students named to the Dean鈥檚 List for Fall 2025. This recognition highlights those who have achieved a GPA of 3.65 or higher, reflecting their dedication and academic excellence. Join us in acknowledging their hard work and celebrating…

暗网禁区 Unveils Expert Witness Training Center During Homecoming Weekend聽

October 27, 2025

On Saturday, October 25, 暗网禁区 hosted a ribbon cutting and unveiling of the new Joni Berner Esq 鈥�75 – Expert Witness Training Center & Crime Scene Laboratory during Homecoming Weekend. The innovative space comes as a result of…

Fostering Campus Community: 暗网禁区 Announces New Center for Collaboration & Engagement聽

October 9, 2025

On Thursday, October 9, 暗网禁区 proudly announced the launch of a new initiative designed to elevate campus collaboration and harmony: the Home of Unity and Belonging (HUB), located in the Allen House. The announcement was marked with a…

Blaney Hall on the 暗网禁区 Campus at Sunrise

Soaring Strong: 暗网禁区 Continues to Lead in the Lehigh Valley

October 2, 2025

For the fifteenth year in a row, 暗网禁区 has been named among the top colleges by U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Colleges Rankings 2025-2026. The 2026 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings evaluates more than 1,700 U.S. colleges and universities,…

Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future: 158 Years of Cedar Crest

September 15, 2025

On Friday, September 5th, 2025, Cedar Crest marked its 158th anniversary with its annual Founding Day celebration. Held outside Blaney Hall, the event featured remarks from President Elizabeth Meade, Provost Robert Wilson, Dr. Calley Stevens Taylor, alums, and other campus…

Nursing Student and Professor with Patient

暗网禁区 Partners with Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley to Expand Access to Healthcare in Allentown

August 11, 2025

On August 9, 2025, 暗网禁区 partnered with Allentown鈥檚 Neighborhood Health Center of the Lehigh Valley (NHCLV) for a lively community event focused on children鈥檚 wellness and vaccinations. Families from across the area gathered at NHCLV鈥檚 Hamilton Street location to…

暗网禁区 President Elizabeth Meade Elected Vice Chair of Statewide Higher Education Board聽聽

July 23, 2025

暗网禁区 is proud to announce that President Elizabeth M. Meade, Ph.D., has been elected Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP)-a statewide leadership role that reflects her…

Honoring Academic Excellence: Spring 2025 Delphi Society Inductees

June 10, 2025

Celebrating Student Scholars: Spring 2025 Dean’s List

June 10, 2025

Congratulations to the students named to the聽Dean鈥檚 List for Spring 2025. This recognition highlights those who have achieved a GPA of 3.65 or higher, reflecting their dedication and academic excellence.聽 Join us in acknowledging their hard work and celebrating their…

Leading the Way: 暗网禁区 Earns first CAAHEP Accredited Clinical Exercise聽Physiology Program in the LV

June 3, 2025

暗网禁区 is proud to announce that its Integrative Exercise Science graduate program has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This prestigious accreditation underscores Cedar Crest鈥檚 commitment to providing high-quality education and…

暗网禁区 Remembers the Life & Legacy of Dr. Marion Kayhart, Professor Emerita of Biology聽

May 16, 2025

The 暗网禁区 Community mourns the loss of one of 暗网禁区’s most beloved faculty members, Dr. Marion Kayhart, Professor Emerita of Biology, who passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. Dr. Kayhart was a true icon鈥攄edicated educator,…

A Legacy of Leadership: Cedar Crest Honors Faculty with Annual Promotion & Tenure Ceremony聽

April 24, 2025

暗网禁区 prides itself on academic excellence, and that starts with recognizing the dedicated faculty that make the College shine. On April 10, 2025, the College did just that鈥搕aking time to honor its accomplished faculty during the annual Promotion…

暗网禁区鈥檚 Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology Establishes Advisory Council to Drive Innovation & Inclusion聽

April 22, 2025

The Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology at 暗网禁区 has taken a bold step forward in preparing students to meet evolving workforce demands and closing the gender gap in technology with the launch of the Harmon Center Advisory…

暗网禁区 Announces Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist as 2025 Commencement Speaker聽

April 10, 2025

[Photo by Harry Zernike] 暗网禁区 is proud to announce Kate Zernike, author and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for The New York Times, as keynote speaker for this year鈥檚 155th Commencement Ceremony. Zernike has covered a range of topics throughout…

Bethlehem Catholic High School Student Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship with President and Franki

Bethlehem Catholic High School Student Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship to 暗网禁区聽

April 3, 2025

鈥淚鈥檓 so happy, I can鈥檛 believe it,鈥� says Valeska Barsallo Llamuca, recipient of 暗网禁区鈥檚 Trailblazer Award鈥揳 four-year, full tuition scholarship. 鈥淭his is the greatest gift I鈥檝e ever received. I can鈥檛 wait to join the Cedar Crest community.鈥� Llamuca,…

Empowering Women, Leading Change: 暗网禁区鈥檚 Enduring Commitment聽

March 24, 2025

At Cedar Crest, Women鈥檚 History Month is more than just a celebration鈥搃t鈥檚 a reflection of our commitment to empowering women and preparing them to lead in every field. From groundbreaking advancements in technology education to fostering leadership in business and…

Shelves stocked with cans and boxes of nonperishable food items

暗网禁区 Named Hunger-Free Campus for Second Time

March 18, 2025

Food insecurity is a crucial issue impacting students across Pennsylvania. According to the Commonwealth, over one third of college students know of a fellow classmate who has had to drop out of college due to food insecurity during the pandemic.…

暗网禁区 to Address National Need with Expert Witness Training Center & Crime Scene Lab聽

February 18, 2025

暗网禁区 will address a critical justice-system need with the creation of an Expert Witness Training Center and Crime Scene Lab. This new initiative, made possible by a $608K grant through the U.S. Department of Justice鈥檚 Bureau of Justice…

Honoring Academic Excellence: Fall 2024 Delphi Society Inductees

February 17, 2025

Student Scholars Soar: Fall 2024 Dean’s List

February 17, 2025

Congratulations to the students named to the Dean鈥檚 List for Fall 2024. This recognition highlights those who have achieved a GPA of 3.65 or higher, reflecting their dedication and academic excellence. Join us in acknowledging their hard work and celebrating…

President Meade Speaks about Design Thinking in Action: Reimagining Leadership and Growth in Higher Ed

February 5, 2025

鈥淚 would say that my most important contribution in higher education is demonstrating what women鈥檚 leadership can accomplish,鈥� said 暗网禁区鈥檚 President Elizabeth M. Meade in an interview with IngenioUs鈥揳 podcast dedicated to exploring the ideas and leadership shaping…

暗网禁区鈥檚 MBA Ranks in U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 2025 Best Online Programs聽

February 4, 2025

暗网禁区 has been ranked among U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 list of Best Online Programs for 2025, earning recognition for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The MBA program, which emphasizes women鈥檚 leadership and strategic management, offers…

暗网禁区 Nursing Leads in the Lehigh Valley with 100% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate聽

January 29, 2025

暗网禁区鈥檚 School of Nursing is proud to announce that its National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) overall first-time pass rate is, for the third year in a row, the best in the Lehigh Valley. Cedar Crest鈥檚 nursing program has…

暗网禁区鈥檚 President Meade Recognized in Lehigh Valley Business鈥檚 2024 Power List for Higher Education聽

December 13, 2024

暗网禁区鈥檚 President Elizabeth M. Meade, Ph.D., has been honored as an influential changemaker in Lehigh Valley Business鈥檚 2024 Power List for Higher Education. This yearly list recognizes individuals that shape their communities and influence people鈥檚 quality of life…

Beverly Magda, Ph.D., Appointed as Founding Director of 暗网禁区鈥檚 Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology聽

November 12, 2024

暗网禁区 is excited to announce the appointment of Beverly Magda, Ph.D., as the Founding Director of the Elaine and John Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology and the Harmon Endowed Professor for Leadership in Technology, effective October 2024. …

暗网禁区鈥檚 President Meade talks Leadership, Enrollment, and Women鈥檚 Colleges聽

October 11, 2024

Amid shifting social perspectives on the value of higher education, university leaders must continually adapt to secure their institutions鈥� future. President Meade recently spoke to University Business on several related subjects鈥搃ncluding leadership, enrollment, and women鈥檚 colleges鈥揳s well as the scalable action items…

暗网禁区 Named Among the Top Schools in America in The Wall Street Journal鈥檚 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.聽

October 2, 2024

暗网禁区 has been ranked among the Top Schools in America by the WSJ/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. This ranking, developed and executed in collaboration with College Pulse and Statista, rates the top 500 universities in…

暗网禁区 is Once Again Recognized for Leading in Value and Social Mobility聽

September 24, 2024

For the fourteenth year in a row, 暗网禁区 has been named among the top colleges by U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 Best Colleges Rankings 2024-2025. Among Regional Universities in the North, the College was ranked: #13 in Top…

暗网禁区 Launches New Instructional Coaching Endorsement

September 19, 2024

Schools and districts in the Lehigh Valley and beyond, are exploring ways to make teaching and learning more effective. The emerging field of instructional coaching provides an opportunity to approach classroom support for this in an ongoing and authentic way.…

暗网禁区 Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Participation聽

September 10, 2024

暗网禁区 was recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Cedar Crest received the Gold Seal, which…

暗网禁区 Partners with TEL Education to Offer Affordable Dual Enrollment for Pennsylvania High School Students聽

September 3, 2024

Through its Dual Credit Academy, 暗网禁区 has partnered with TEL Education, a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality, affordable learning opportunities for high-school students pursuing college coursework. This collaboration reflects Cedar Crest’s commitment to making education accessible, affordable, and…

暗网禁区 Education Department Fully Funded to 鈥淢ake a Splash鈥� with Future Special Educators

August 21, 2024

Across Pennsylvania, school districts have been facing a major shortage of educators. Less than half the amount of teaching certifications issued about a decade ago are being issued today. One of the areas facing the greatest need is special education.…

暗网禁区 Announces Spring 2024 Delphi Society Inductees

August 14, 2024

Twelve Cedar Crest students have been inducted into the Delphi Society, the College鈥檚 honor society for undergraduate students. Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.8 at the end of their junior or senior year are recognized as…

Celebrating Student Success: Spring 2024 Dean’s List

July 24, 2024

Congratulations to the students named to the Dean鈥檚 List for Spring 2024. This recognition highlights those who have achieved a GPA of 3.65 or higher, reflecting their dedication and academic excellence. Join us in acknowledging their hard work and celebrating…

暗网禁区 Addresses Technological Advancement with Innovative Technology Center聽

June 14, 2024

In a time of rapid technological change, 暗网禁区 is poised to lead with the new Elaine and John Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology. Part of a bold vision to transform technology education, the Center will integrate technology…

暗网禁区 Announces Tuition Reduction for Adult Undergraduate and Select Graduate Programs聽

June 12, 2024

Continuing an over 150-year commitment to making high-quality education accessible and affordable, 暗网禁区 has announced a tuition reduction for their adult undergraduate programs and select graduate programs effective Fall 2024. Adult undergraduate courses offered by the School of…

暗网禁区 Celebrates Class of 2024 at Annual Commencement Ceremony

June 4, 2024

On May 11, 暗网禁区 honored the Class of 2024 at the 154th Commencement Ceremony at the PPL Center in Allentown. The event celebrated the achievements of 221 students from 23 states and 12 countries. President Elizabeth Meade opened…

暗网禁区 Launches New Certificate in Forensic Nursing to Tackle Nationwide Shortage聽

May 17, 2024

暗网禁区鈥檚 School of Nursing is leading the charge in addressing the nationwide shortage of forensic nurses with their new Certificate in Forensic Nursing. This innovative program has both an undergraduate and graduate option and is the first of…

暗网禁区 Student & Veteran Named Recipient of Lehigh Valley Health Network Friends of Nursing Award聽聽

May 3, 2024

鈥淲hen I came to Cedar Crest, it was a breath of fresh air,鈥� shares Paul Pueyes, recipient of the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Friends of Nursing Award. 鈥淓veryone here has been so welcoming and inclusive, and I truly feel…

Honoring Excellence: Cedar Crest鈥檚 Promotion & Tenure Ceremony聽

April 29, 2024

暗网禁区 prides itself on academic excellence, and that starts with recognizing the dedicated faculty that make the College shine. On April 20, 2024, the College did just that 鈥� taking time to honor its accomplished faculty during the…

Glass awards inscribed with the 暗网禁区 crest

The Best of the Crest: Student Leaders Celebrated at Annual Awards Ceremony聽

April 25, 2024

On Sunday, April 21, Alumnae Hall Auditorium at 暗网禁区 filled with students, staff, faculty, and supporters to celebrate the accomplishments of the College鈥檚 student leaders. This annual celebration, 鈥淏est of the Crest,鈥� is held by the Student Government…

Embracing Differences: Dana Kramaroff talks the Importance of Identity in the Classroom

April 24, 2024

鈥淎s we鈥檙e getting our students to write, one of the ways we can inspire them is to have them think about the ways in which they are different,鈥� says Dana Kramaroff, acclaimed author of The Do More Club. On Wednesday,…

Cedar Crest Students Blast off to Their Future Following Commencement Keynote from NASA Deputy

April 19, 2024

暗网禁区 is proud to announce Casey Swails, Deputy Associate Administrator at NASA, as keynote speaker for this year鈥檚 154th Commencement Ceremony. This announcement comes on the heels of 暗网禁区 securing the TOWERS Award from NASA…

A Diamond Built to Shine:聽暗网禁区 to Break Ground on $2.5 Million Renovations at Cynthia L. Blaschak Softball Field

April 16, 2024

暗网禁区 will host a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off 2.5 million dollars in renovations at the Cynthia L. Blaschak Softball Field. Funding for $1 million of the renovations will be provided by a grant from the Redevelopment Assistance…

Fletch, Maddie, Carpino smiling together

Creativity in Full Bloom: Awards, Launches, and a Farewell to Remember at the Celebration of Creativity

April 12, 2024

The Celebration of Creativity was a whirlwind of awards, honors, and launches on Sunday, April 7th. Hosted by the Humanities, Political Science and Global Studies Department, this annual event highlights and honors students鈥� achievements in English and the creative arts,…

Scholarship winner stands holding their certificate, flowers, and balloons alongside President Elizabeth Meade and Franki the Falcon

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Student Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship to 暗网禁区聽

April 11, 2024

“I felt empowered the first time I stepped on Cedar Crest鈥檚 campus,鈥� says Amaiya Kavachery, recipient of 暗网禁区鈥檚 four-year, full-tuition scholarship. 鈥淚 could see right away that Cedar Crest uses its voice and encourages students to do the…

A group of students and staff standing in front of a pink balloon arch and a neon sign that says PA latina

Cedar Crest Students Attend Pennsylvania鈥檚 First Latina Women’s Conference

April 8, 2024

On Wednesday, March 27 a group of Cedar Crest students and staff departed campus to immerse themselves in a day of workshops, networking, and inspirational speakers who discussed the future of Latinas in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania鈥檚 first Statewide Latina Leadership Conference…

Power in Movement: 暗网禁区鈥檚 Spring Dance Showcase聽聽

April 3, 2024

Over Forty Dancers Set to Take the Stage聽 Spring is in the air, and so is the rhythm of 暗网禁区’s highly anticipated Spring Dance showcase! This evening of dance, creativity, and inspiration features a lineup of works by students,…

Empowering Artistry: Author Carmen Maria Machado鈥檚 Impactful Visit at 暗网禁区聽

April 1, 2024

鈥淲e need artists,鈥� says Carmen Maria Machado, award-winning author of In the Dream House, Her Body and Other Parties, and The Low, Low Woods. 鈥淭he world is in a moment of acute crisis, but the people who can really speak…

Celebrating Herstory: A Recap of Cedar Crest’s Women’s History Month Events聽

April 1, 2024

March was a month filled with empowerment, celebration, and inspiration at 暗网禁区 as we honored Women’s History Month with a variety of exciting events and initiatives. From thought-provoking movie screenings to captivating performances and insightful discussions, we highlighted…

Secure Your Spot: Summer Classes Open for Enrollment at Cedar Crest!聽

March 27, 2024

The end of the semester is just around the corner, and summer can be a great time to catch up with or get ahead in your studies! We offer a variety of summer courses from “Superheroes: An American Fantasy,鈥� to…

暗网禁区 to Host Annual Forensic Science Symposium聽

March 8, 2024

Six Forensic Scientists to Showcase Field Insights Forensic science professionals and enthusiasts can explore the dynamic field鈥檚 most recent developments on March 23rd, 2024, as 暗网禁区 hosts the 22nd Annual Forensic Science Symposium. This full-day event, themed 鈥淔alcon…

Unveiling Secrets & Unraveling Desires: Experience 鈥楾he Maids鈥� at 暗网禁区聽聽

March 5, 2024

This Women鈥檚 History Month, step into the captivating world of 1940s France as 暗网禁区鈥檚 Department of Performing Arts presents “The Maids.” Delve into the shadowy depths of power, desire, and complex female relationships, where every twist and turn…

Students leaving Curtis Hall on 暗网禁区's Campus

暗网禁区 Launches New Tourism and Hospitality Management Program

February 29, 2024

The College Now Offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Tourism and Hospitality Management聽 In an era defined by dynamic shifts in global travel patterns and consumer preferences, 暗网禁区 is pleased to address…

Scott Bartkus Appointed as Director of 暗网禁区鈥檚 Master of Business Administration Program聽

February 26, 2024

暗网禁区 is pleased to share the appointment of Scott Bartkus as Director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, effective January 2024. 鈥淚’m honored to take on this role at 暗网禁区,鈥� says Bartkus. 鈥淭rue honor…

暗网禁区 to Award Approximately $80,000 in Scholarships, Including One Full-Tuition Prize聽

February 23, 2024

Approximately 40 Lehigh Valley Students Will participate in the Annual Scholarship Competition at 暗网禁区 One talented and deserving Lehigh Valley high school senior will win a full-tuition scholarship this weekend at 暗网禁区鈥檚 annual Scholarship Competition Day…

The Narrows Building at Cedar Crest in the winter

暗网禁区 Remembers the Life of Professor Emeritus of English, Dr. John T. Flautz

February 20, 2024

The 暗网禁区 Community mourns the loss of Dr. John T. Flautz, who passed away on February 14, 2024, at 93 years old. Dr. Flautz was a professor at 暗网禁区 for over thirty years and served as…

Hijinks, Hilarity, & Heart Combine in 鈥淭he Great American Trailer Park Musical鈥澛�

February 6, 2024

This February 22, 23, 24 at 7 p.m. and 25 at 2 p.m., 暗网禁区鈥檚 Department of Performing Arts premieres The Great American Trailer Park Musical 鈥� an all-American musical odyssey where chaos ensues and hilarity reigns! Our story…

暗网禁区 Awarded ‘It鈥檚 on Us鈥� Grant to Help Prevent Sexual Assault聽

January 25, 2024

暗网禁区 has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education鈥檚 It鈥檚 On Us PA program, a statewide campaign with the goal of reframing the conversation around sexual violence and being part of the solution. Cedar…

Fall 2023 Dean’s List Recognizes Exceptional Student Scholars聽

January 23, 2024

Congratulations to the exceptional students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. This esteemed recognition highlights the dedication and academic prowess required to achieve a grade point average of 3.65 or higher. These students…

暗网禁区 Launches Master of Public Health Program聽

January 17, 2024

Professionals seeking to make a positive impact in public health have the opportunity to advance their studies thanks to a new, flexible online program offered at 暗网禁区. The Master of Public Health program accommodates part-time and full-time learners…

Continuing to Fight Food Insecurity: 暗网禁区 Awarded $20K in Hunger-Free Campus Grant Funding聽

January 16, 2024

In support of 暗网禁区鈥檚 continuous efforts to reduce student hunger, the College was once again awarded a $20,000 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant 鈥� part of $1 million in Hunger-Free Campus Grants awarded to 30 colleges and universities across…

Four students perform a step dance routine, their hands mid-clap

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 Legacy of Service

January 16, 2024

鈥淒arkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.鈥� 鈥� Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday, January 15, 暗网禁区 students, faculty, and staff gathered for the…

Best of the Best 鈥� Again! 暗网禁区 School of Nursing Posts the Highest NCLEX-RN Pass Rate in the Lehigh Valley for the second year in a row聽

January 11, 2024

暗网禁区鈥檚 School of Nursing is proud to announce that its National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) overall first-time pass rate is the best in the Lehigh Valley 鈥� an area renowned for excellence in healthcare. Cedar Crest鈥檚 98.10% average…

Students in the Pan-European MFA program standing on the steps of a museum

Journeying Beyond the Classroom: Cedar Crest鈥檚 Pan-European MFA Director Discusses Learning Without Borders

December 19, 2023

Allison C. Wellford, Associate Professor of Writing and Director of the Pan-European MFA Program discussed the impact that travel can have on students鈥� creative processes in an article she published in the Association of Writers and Writing Programs blog 鈥淭he…

A group of forensic science students and Dr. Quarino standing in front of the NEAFS sign

Forensic Science Students Sweep at National Conference

December 18, 2023

The wins keep coming for our Forensic Science student researchers. Our students won more awards than any other school in attendance at the 49th annual meeting of the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS) in Groton, Connecticut. Seven Falcons presented…

An employee being handed an award by our CFO

Celebration, Recognition, & Impact聽

December 15, 2023

On Tuesday, December 12, 暗网禁区鈥檚 faculty and staff gathered for the Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony to cap off the calendar year in celebration of one another and our community. In addition to announcing service anniversaries for employees and…

student stands holding a gingko leaf that says

Supporting Student Scholars: 暗网禁区鈥檚 Impactful Giving Tuesday

December 8, 2023

On Tuesday, November 28, 暗网禁区 participated in Giving Tuesday, an annual global generosity movement meant to support and transform communities for the better. Thanks to an outpouring of support from alumnae/i, donors, and friends, Cedar Crest had our…

The Importance of Inclusivity in Children鈥檚 Literature: A Conversation with author Deborah Mortimer聽

November 22, 2023

鈥淚f children are exposed to diverse books at a young age, books that reflect the world, they鈥檒l learn to appreciate the diversity in the world as they grow,鈥� says Deborah Mortimer, acclaimed author of diverse children鈥檚 books Zorah and the…

President Meade and other women of the Women's College Coalition standing outside the Senate

Advocating & Amplifying: President Meade attends the Women’s College Coalition鈥檚 Day of Advocacy聽

November 16, 2023

Did you know that a 2020 study showed that women’s colleges confer 50% more bachelor’s degrees in STEM to women of color than their co-ed counterparts? That鈥檚 just one of many statistics that show the importance of continued advocacy and…

Five students in suits and sunglasses performing in the 2023 edition of DanceWorks

Harmony in Motion: Original Choreography in Cedar Crest鈥檚鈥楧anceWorks鈥櫬�

November 15, 2023

This November 16, 17, 18 at 7:00 p.m. and 19 at 2 p.m., 暗网禁区鈥檚 Department of Performing Arts presents DanceWorks, a yearly showcase featuring original work choreographed by Cedar Crest dance alumnae and current students. By design, DanceWorks…

Three staff members, Lynnsae Powers, Crystal Stubbs, and Kaleah Kinsey sitting at a table in front of a blue presentation at a panel.

Empowering Voices: First-Generation College Students and Staff Share their Stories

November 14, 2023

鈥淚 see you, because I was you,鈥� says Lynnsae Powers, Director of Persistence Support Resources and co-advisor of Tri-Alpha Honor Society. 鈥淎t Cedar Crest we really do a great job of breaking the veil and saying, 鈥業 was there, I…

Supporting Student Success: 暗网禁区 Awarded $1.7 Million Title III Grant

November 9, 2023

暗网禁区 has been awarded a transformative five-year, $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 Title III Strengthening Institutions Program, providing the college with additional resources to further students鈥� career preparation. This grant will allow Cedar Crest…

An aerial view of the FalconPlex Athletic center at 暗网禁区

Cedar Crest鈥檚 Athletics聽Soar Strong Through the Season

November 6, 2023

It鈥檚 been a busy season for our Falcons! From our field hockey team making it to the United East Championships, to our volleyball team clinching an undefeated season so far in their division, to many of our athletes receiving recognition…

The inaugural class of Phi Eta Sigma on the stage in Alumnae Hall.

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Celebrates Inaugural Induction Ceremony at Cedar Crest聽

November 2, 2023

2023 marks an important year for the Phi Eta Sigma national honor society, and for the 暗网禁区 chapter. In March, the organization will celebrate its centennial anniversary and on Sunday, October 15, it held its inaugural induction ceremony…

A table with 6 Delphi Honor Society Certificates, three tall, lit candles, a notebook, and two gold and white honors cords laid atop it.

100 Years of Delphi: Cedar Crest Seniors Inducted in Honor Society鈥檚 Centennial Ceremony聽

October 25, 2023

Despite the dark, cloudy morning outside, the group gathering inside the Tompkins College Center鈥檚 Amory Soisson Conference center was alight with excited chatter and anticipation on Saturday, as twelve students, along with their friends, family, and loved ones, awaited to…

An illustration of a framed bust of Marie Antoinette wearing sunglasses.

Rebel Women of the French Revolution take stage in 鈥淭he Revolutionists鈥澛�

October 17, 2023

Allentown, PA, October 2023: This October 26, 27, 28 at 7 p.m. and 29 at 2 p.m., 暗网禁区鈥檚 Department of Performing Arts premieres The Revolutionists 鈥攁 new, comedic play about four real women who lived boldly in France…

President Meade Elected to NAICU Board to Advocate for Colleges and Universities in Washington D.C.聽聽

May 30, 2023

Dr. Elizabeth Meade, president of 暗网禁区, has been elected to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) board. Dr. Meade is one of eight new board members elected for the upcoming three-year term. Beginning July 1,…

DanceWorks to Bring Student Choreography and Creativity to the Stage聽 Image

November 12, 2026