Alvernia University has recently released the names of those named to its dean's list for the spring 2017 semester. Students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits to be eligible for the list. Local students include:

Albrightsville: Amanda PetrinCoaldale: Krista KnepperKunkletown: Nicholas Frey and Emily ThekMahanoy City: Eric HerringNesquehoning: Abby O'Donnell and Samantha O'DonnellNew Ringgold: Jada Alexis and Rikki SmithPalmerton: Andrea StevkoSaylorsburg: Samantha ConradTamaqua: Celena Bamford, Makayla Boyle and Robert Kelly