ESU President, Foundation host ‘A Toast to Women in the Poconos’
November 8, 2012, East Stroudsburg, PA – Influential 
women of the Pocono region were welcomed to the home of Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D., president of East Stroudsburg University, on Thursday, November 8, 2012, for ‘A Toast to Women in the Poconos’ social networking event celebrating the achievements of women community leaders.
Homefront Duty: Drew Nesbitt ’07 resets life to care for his son and niece while wife serves with Pennsylvania National Guard
 | Drew Nesbitt ’07 and Amanda Bradbury Nesbitt ’08 give thanks from afar this Thanksgiving as Amanda serves in the Pennsylvania National Guard and Drew serves on the homefront, caring for his son and niece. |
2013 Faculty & Staff Campaign wraps up surpassing participation goal
The East Stroudsburg University Foundation closed out its annual Faculty & Staff Campaign this week, surpassing its participation goal by more than three percent.
Maryellen Grace ’77, featured in her local newspaper
 | Maryellen Grace ’77, a school nurse at Ledyard Middle School in Gales Ferry, Conn., was recently featured in her local newspaper, the Norwich Bulletin, about how the role of school nurse has changed over the years. |
Lori Pio Jacques ’96 M’00 selected to NCAA Division II 40th Anniversary Tribute Team
 | Former East Stroudsburg University women’s basketball standout Lori Pio Jacques ’96 M’00 has been named to the 40th Anniversary Tribute Team as part of the NCAA’s celebration of Division II athletics throughout 2013. |
Student Spotlight: Cory Puopolo ’14
On Sunday, 
April 14, the East Stroudsburg University Foundation gathered complete strangers that share a common bond, the gift of scholarship.
Pottsville renames pool as tribute to alumnus
 | Edward “Ned” Hampford ’74 was honored in February when the Pottsville D.H.H. Lengel Middle School’s pool was renamed in his honor. Hampford was the Pottsville boys swimming coach for more than 35 years. |
ESU Foundation’s signature event grows, connecting even more student recipients and donors
The East Stroudsburg University Foundation’s Fifth Annual Scholarship Luncheon held on Sunday, April 14 provided an opportunity for ESU student scholarship recipients to meet and thank their scholarship donors in person.
Viola to lead the Washington Metro alumni chapter
 | After leading the Washington Metro alumni chapter for more than 20 years, Tom ’57 and Jean ’58 Leshko have passed the job to Jim Viola ’84. |
Peters named head wrestling coach at University of Pittsburgh
 | Jason Peters ’98 has been named head wrestling coach at the University of Pittsburgh following the retirement of longtime Panthers head coach Rande Stottlemyer. |
Pine Plains school board picks Handler as next superintendent
| | Martin Handler ’68 was selected as superintendent of the Pine Plains Central School District in Pine Plains, N.Y. |
ESU Foundation’s signature event grows, connecting even more student recipients and donors
 | The East Stroudsburg University Foundation’s Fifth Annual Scholarship Luncheon held on Sunday, April 14 provided an opportunity for ESU student scholarship recipients to meet and thank their scholarship donors in person. |
Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau names Fitzgerald as president
 | The Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau (VFCVB), representing Montgomery County’s hospitality industry, announced the selection of area hotelier William (Bill) Fitzgerald as its new president. |
Sanofi Pasteur provides significant financial support to ESU