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Jillian Antalosky, an ESU Upward Bound alumna, found a new career calling in the Art + Media + Design program after returning to East Stroudsburg University to pursue therapy, highlighting the value of adaptability in career paths.

ESU Upward Bound Student Finds New Career Calling in Return to Campus As a sophomore at ESU, Jillian Antalosky is on the path to a new and exciting career direction at the campus they were first introduced to in middle school as a member of the Upward Bound program.

Best of luck to the West Chester University of PA baseball team as they take the field this week in the Division II National Championship!

Link to game info below ⬇

Baseball to Face Two-Time Defending National Champion Tampa in National Championship Series Beginning on Thursday - West Chester University Athletics CARY, N.C.- For the first time since 2017, the West Chester University baseball team (47-10) will take the field in the Division II National Championship game against two-time defending National Champion Tampa (49-8) on Thursday night at 6 p.m. in the first game of the best-of-three Division II Base...

PASSHE universities celebrated the achievements of their newest alumni this spring.

Read about the standout graduates, major milestones, and inspiring journeys across the system.
➡ https://passhe.edu/system-success/

ICYMI: PASSHE is offering free tuition to 28 high-achieving community college students who are transferring to its public universities as part of the 2026 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team.

Congratulations to these remarkable students!

View list ➡ https://passhe.edu/news/releases/2026-05-20_PASSHE-awards-free-tuition-to-community-college-transfer-students.html

Emily Gonzalez (Commonwealth University-Lock Haven) conducted research in an indoor stream wet lab that supports large-scale restoration efforts on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

➡️ Explore more : https://passhe.edu/system-success

20,000 graduates. Countless futures. One massive impact on Pennsylvania.

Chancellor Fiorentino reflects on commencement and how alumni are powering the workforce—including 2,000+ new STEM graduates entering high-demand fields.

Read blog post ⬇
https://chancellorfiorentino.blogspot.com/2026/05/launching-pioneers-of-tomorrow.html

Dr. Brandon O’Brien (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania) led an immersive field experience at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Virginia to provide students with hands-on coursework applications through the exploration and sampling of coastal environments.

➡️ Explore more : https://passhe.edu/system-success

Dr. Tim Hawkins and student Grace Coffman (Shippensburg University) are partnering with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the South Mountain Partnership to study warehouse development’s impact on air quality in the Cumberland Valley. This collaboration underscores the role of our universities in addressing critical regional environmental issues through hands-on student research.

➡️ Explore more : https://passhe.edu/system-success

ICYMI: This weekend, thousands of students celebrated their remarkable journey of hard work and perseverance at commencement ceremonies across the system, with even more inspiring celebrations happening next weekend!

PASSHE universities are bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world impact, ensuring that students leading the way today are shaping the future of our environment.

Success highlights ➡ https://www.passhe.edu/system-success/index.html