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

April 24, 2024

“As we’re 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,” 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

Cedar Crest College is proud to announce Casey Swails, Deputy Associate Administrator at NASA, as keynote speaker for this year’s 154th Commencement Ceremony. This announcement comes on the heels of Cedar Crest College securing the TOWERS Award from NASA…

A Diamond Built to Shine: Cedar Crest College to Break Ground on $2.5 Million Renovations at Cynthia L. Blaschak Softball Field

April 16, 2024

Cedar Crest College 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…

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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’ achievements in English and the creative arts,…

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Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Student Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship to Cedar Crest College

April 11, 2024

“I felt empowered the first time I stepped on Cedar Crest’s campus,” says Amaiya Kavachery, recipient of Cedar Crest College’s four-year, full-tuition scholarship. “I could see right away that Cedar Crest uses its voice and encourages students to do the…

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Cedar Crest Students Attend Pennsylvania’s 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’s first Statewide Latina Leadership Conference…

Power in Movement: Cedar Crest College’s Spring Dance Showcase

April 3, 2024

Over Forty Dancers Set to Take the Stage Spring is in the air, and so is the rhythm of Cedar Crest College’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’s Impactful Visit at Cedar Crest College

April 1, 2024

“We need artists,” says Carmen Maria Machado, award-winning author of In the Dream House, Her Body and Other Parties, and The Low, Low Woods. “The 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

April 1, 2024

March was a month filled with empowerment, celebration, and inspiration at Cedar Crest College 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…

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

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,” to…

Cedar Crest College to Host Annual Forensic Science Symposium

March 8, 2024

Six Forensic Scientists to Showcase Field Insights Forensic science professionals and enthusiasts can explore the dynamic field’s most recent developments on March 23rd, 2024, as Cedar Crest College hosts the 22nd Annual Forensic Science Symposium. This full-day event, themed “Falcon…

Unveiling Secrets & Unraveling Desires: Experience ‘The Maids’ at Cedar Crest College

March 5, 2024

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

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Cedar Crest College 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 In an era defined by dynamic shifts in global travel patterns and consumer preferences, Cedar Crest College is pleased to address…

Scott Bartkus Appointed as Director of Cedar Crest College’s Master of Business Administration Program

February 26, 2024

Cedar Crest College is pleased to share the appointment of Scott Bartkus as Director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, effective January 2024. “I’m honored to take on this role at Cedar Crest College,” says Bartkus. “True honor…

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Cedar Crest College to Award Approximately $80,000 in Scholarships, Including One Full-Tuition Prize

February 23, 2024

Approximately 40 Lehigh Valley Students Will participate in the Annual Scholarship Competition at Cedar Crest College One talented and deserving Lehigh Valley high school senior will win a full-tuition scholarship this weekend at Cedar Crest College’s annual Scholarship Competition Day…

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Cedar Crest College Remembers the Life of Professor Emeritus of English, Dr. John T. Flautz

February 20, 2024

The Cedar Crest College 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 Cedar Crest College for over thirty years and served as…

Hijinks, Hilarity, & Heart Combine in “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”

February 6, 2024

This February 22, 23, 24 at 7 p.m. and 25 at 2 p.m., Cedar Crest College’s Department of Performing Arts premieres The Great American Trailer Park Musical – an all-American musical odyssey where chaos ensues and hilarity reigns! Our story…

Cedar Crest College Awarded ‘It’s on Us’ Grant to Help Prevent Sexual Assault

January 25, 2024

Cedar Crest College has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s It’s 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

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…

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Cedar Crest College Launches Master of Public Health Program

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 Cedar Crest College. The Master of Public Health program accommodates part-time and full-time learners…

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Continuing to Fight Food Insecurity: Cedar Crest College Awarded $20K in Hunger-Free Campus Grant Funding

January 16, 2024

In support of Cedar Crest College’s continuous efforts to reduce student hunger, the College was once again awarded a $20,000 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant – part of $1 million in Hunger-Free Campus Grants awarded to 30 colleges and universities across…

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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy of Service

January 16, 2024

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday, January 15, Cedar Crest College students, faculty, and staff gathered for the…

Best of the Best – Again! Cedar Crest College School of Nursing Posts the Highest NCLEX-RN Pass Rate in the Lehigh Valley for the second year in a row

January 11, 2024

Cedar Crest College’s 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 — an area renowned for excellence in healthcare. Cedar Crest’s 98.10% average…

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Journeying Beyond the Classroom: Cedar Crest’s 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’ creative processes in an article she published in the Association of Writers and Writing Programs blog “The…

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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…

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Celebration, Recognition, & Impact

December 15, 2023

On Tuesday, December 12, Cedar Crest College’s 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…

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Supporting Student Scholars: Cedar Crest College’s Impactful Giving Tuesday

December 8, 2023

On Tuesday, November 28, Cedar Crest College 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’s Literature: A Conversation with author Deborah Mortimer

November 22, 2023

“If children are exposed to diverse books at a young age, books that reflect the world, they’ll learn to appreciate the diversity in the world as they grow,” says Deborah Mortimer, acclaimed author of diverse children’s books Zorah and the…

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

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’s just one of many statistics that show the importance of continued advocacy and…

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Harmony in Motion: Original Choreography in Cedar Crest’s ‘DanceWorks’

November 15, 2023

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

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

November 14, 2023

“I see you, because I was you,” says Lynnsae Powers, Director of Persistence Support Resources and co-advisor of Tri-Alpha Honor Society. “At Cedar Crest we really do a great job of breaking the veil and saying, ‘I was there, I…

Supporting Student Success: Cedar Crest College Awarded $1.7 Million Title III Grant

November 9, 2023

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

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Cedar Crest’s Athletics Soar Strong Through the Season

November 6, 2023

It’s 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…

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

November 2, 2023

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

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100 Years of Delphi: Cedar Crest Seniors Inducted in Honor Society’s Centennial Ceremony

October 25, 2023

Despite the dark, cloudy morning outside, the group gathering inside the Tompkins College Center’s 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…

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Rebel Women of the French Revolution take stage in “The Revolutionists”

October 17, 2023

Allentown, PA, October 2023: This October 26, 27, 28 at 7 p.m. and 29 at 2 p.m., Cedar Crest College’s Department of Performing Arts premieres The Revolutionists —a new, comedic play about four real women who lived boldly in France…

April 24, 2024

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

April 19, 2024

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

April 16, 2024

A Diamond Built to Shine: Cedar Crest College to Break Ground on $2.5 Million Renovations at Cynthia L. Blaschak Softball Field

April 12, 2024

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

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

A Diamond Built to Shine: Cedar Crest College to Break Ground on $2.5 Million Renovations at Cynthia L. Blaschak Softball Field

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

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Student Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship to Cedar Crest College

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

Power in Movement: Cedar Crest College’s Spring Dance Showcase

Empowering Artistry: Author Carmen Maria Machado’s Impactful Visit at Cedar Crest College

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

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

Cedar Crest College to Host Annual Forensic Science Symposium

Unveiling Secrets & Unraveling Desires: Experience ‘The Maids’ at Cedar Crest College

Cedar Crest College Launches New Tourism and Hospitality Management Program

Scott Bartkus Appointed as Director of Cedar Crest College’s Master of Business Administration Program

Cedar Crest College to Award Approximately $80,000 in Scholarships, Including One Full-Tuition Prize

Cedar Crest College Remembers the Life of Professor Emeritus of English, Dr. John T. Flautz

Hijinks, Hilarity, & Heart Combine in “The Great American Trailer Park Musical”

Cedar Crest College Awarded ‘It’s on Us’ Grant to Help Prevent Sexual Assault

Fall 2023 Dean’s List Recognizes Exceptional Student Scholars

Cedar Crest College Launches Master of Public Health Program

Continuing to Fight Food Insecurity: Cedar Crest College Awarded $20K in Hunger-Free Campus Grant Funding

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy of Service

Best of the Best – Again! Cedar Crest College School of Nursing Posts the Highest NCLEX-RN Pass Rate in the Lehigh Valley for the second year in a row

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

Forensic Science Students Sweep at National Conference

Celebration, Recognition, & Impact

Supporting Student Scholars: Cedar Crest College’s Impactful Giving Tuesday

The Importance of Inclusivity in Children’s Literature: A Conversation with author Deborah Mortimer

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

Harmony in Motion: Original Choreography in Cedar Crest’s ‘DanceWorks’

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

Supporting Student Success: Cedar Crest College Awarded $1.7 Million Title III Grant

Cedar Crest’s Athletics Soar Strong Through the Season

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

100 Years of Delphi: Cedar Crest Seniors Inducted in Honor Society’s Centennial Ceremony

Rebel Women of the French Revolution take stage in “The Revolutionists”

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