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New class of scholars inducted into Frederick Douglass Institute for Academic Excellence

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New class of scholars inducted into Frederick Douglass Institute for Academic Excellence

Bloomsburg

Posted Nov. 11, 2025

More than 50 students from various majors, as well as graduate studies, were recently inducted as student scholars into Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg's Frederick Douglass Institute for Academic Excellence (FDIAE).

FDIAE is part of the PASSHE collaborative established to enhance the academic life of participating universities and to enrich their campus climate. It enables all members of the university community to identify with a man whose life and work embody American democratic ideals and educational excellence.

The institute develops and implements collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching projects that enrich our general education and enhance the quality of our culturally diverse courses.

Student Scholar Inductees

Alicia Gingrich, Carlie Ginter, Asriel Grimmage, Caitlynn Hilt, Julia Holmes, Julianna Jordan, Aeman Kamran, Johanna Kiska, Noemi Krizso, Amelia Lamont, Gina Laviolette, Sagel McGinley, Matthew Mitchell, Malana Nestor, Ray Palmer, Jocelyn Parker, Carlee Pepper, Breanna Porter, Lydia Price, Aliyah Quilty, Gil Rathman, Joseph Rovera, Jenny Ro, Alexandria Rose, Lily Scalia, Sarah Shuffler, Torri Singh, Raegan Smith, Isaiah Smith, Jesse Taylor, Novalea Verno, Kacie Weaver, Emily Zeiders, Julia Anderson, Jayla Arthur, Leah Arthur, William A'Zary, Kylie Behler, Loina Bello Gomez, Jessica Brust, Sean Clare, Richard Corry, Henry Davies, Laura Deroba, Alexis Detwiler, Dylan Dimmick, Lilliana Drosnock, Amy Farkas, Lindsey Fogelsanger, and Katlyn Folmar.

Expectations of Student Scholars

  • Strive for academic excellence as you reflect the democratic ideals embodied in the life of Frederick Douglass
  • Participate in bimonthly advising and discussion forums with their advisor
  • Participate in two FDIAE or institute-approved events every semester
  • Join at least one off-campus professional organization
  • Participate in at least one community service project each academic year
  • Explore the possibility of engaging in an independent study or research project with an academic mentor
  • Attend the FDIAE PASSHE Conference and/or the PASSHE Summit each academic year
  • Participate in the Topics That Matter Poster Session each academic year
  • Strive to maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0

FDIAE Student Scholars Induction Ceremony

Categories:

  • Academics
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Frederick Douglass Institute
  • Professional U
  • Student Success
  • Students

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