East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) is a public university in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It is one of ten state universities that compose the

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that oversees 10 state-owned universities. Collectively, it is the largest provider of higher education in the commonwealth. All ...

(PASSHE).

History

What today is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1893 as a private preparatory school for teachers and then known as the East Stroudsburg Normal School. Ownership was transferred to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1920, and the name was changed to East Stroudsburg State Normal School. In 1927, the right to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Science in education and Bachelor of Science in health education was granted, and the school's name then became the East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. In 1960, additional curricula were added and the school's name then became East Stroudsburg State College. The State System of Higher Education was authorized by Senate Bill 506 to assume its current name in 1983.

Presidents

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has had 13 presidents since its establishment. #George P. Bible (1893–1902) #Ellwood L. Kemp (1902–1920) #Frank E. Baker (1920–1923) #Tracy T. Allen (1923–1939) #Joseph F. Noonan (1940–1955) #LeRoy J. Koehler (1956–1968) #Frank D. Sills (1968–1971) #Darrell Holmes (1971–1979) #H. Erik Shaar (1979–1980) #Dennis Bell (1980–1986) #James E. Gilbert (1986–1996) #Robert J. Dillman (1996–2012) #Marcia G. Welsh (2012–2020) #Kenneth Long (2022-present)

Campus

East Stroudsburg University is situated in the borough of East Stroudsburg, located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The university is southeast of the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre area and northeast of Allentown. The New Jersey border is away and the campus is approximately from New York City and from Philadelphia. The neighboring borough of Stroudsburg is the

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. The university is accessible from

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, and PA Route 33. Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono, the area's primary medical facility, is located on the edge of the campus. The 62 campus buildings are located on in the East Stroudsburg community. In addition to the academic facilities, seven residence halls (housing 2,200 students), and a 1,000-seat dining hall are located on campus. The Student Activity Association, Inc., owns Stony Acres, a off-campus student recreation area near

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, that includes a lodge, several cabins, a campsite, recreation areas and a lake. The campus is patrolled by the East Stroudsburg University Police Department.

Buildings

In 2003, ESU opened its recreation center. This recreational facility contains an elevated indoor track, several basketball courts, racquetball rooms, various free weight and weight machines as well as cardio machines. In addition to individual programs, there are also group fitness programs ranging from the normal (step aerobics and yoga). In 2010, this building was named for Dr. Mattioli, thus becoming the "Mattioli Recreation Center". In September 2006, ESU began construction on the new Science and Technology Center. The Science and Technology Center is the first new major academic building since 1979. The $40,000,000 building houses chemistry, math, computer science, and other various science departments. With , the building includes research and classroom space, planetarium, heated celestial observation room, as well as offices for the relocated departments. The building officially opened on September 26, 2008.

Academics

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania offers 68 undergraduate major programs with 24 available concentrations, the largest of which (by enrollment) are Health and Physical Education K-12, Elementary Education, Biological Sciences, Business Management, Computer Science, Psychology, and Secondary Education. ESU has majors in Health Services Administration and Industrial Physics as well as graduate study programs. ESU's extended learning program offers professional development training in Building Information Modeling (BIM). The current student-to-professor ratio stands at 19:1. The breakdown of traditional students consists of 56% female, 44% male, 24% out of state, and 1% international from 9 different countries.

Student life

Campus media

The student-run ''Calliope'' literary magazine publishes student fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, art and photography, and electronic creative writing. Calliope appears both in print and online editions annually under the auspices of the Department of English. The student-run ''Stroud Courier'' student newspaper publishes news, feature stories, and opinions weekly on Thursdays. It appears in print and online and is advised by the Department of English. ''Radio FM 90.3 WESS'' is a student operated, non-commercial, FCC-licensed radio station located on the campus of ESU. It has a diversified music format offering music and talk shows and broadcasts of Warriors' home football and basketball games.

Greek life

Fraternities

* Kappa Alpha Psi * Delta Chi *

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* Theta Chi * Kappa Delta Rho *

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Sororities

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* Sigma Sigma Sigma *

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* Chi Upsilon Sigma * Zeta Phi Beta *

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Athletics

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's colors are red and black, and the team nickname is the Warriors. For the 2008–09 academic year, the university's mascot was changed to Burgy the warrior bear. In 2017 a new mascot was unveiled, that of an ancient warrior. All teams compete in the NCAA Division II and within the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). Athletic Training services are provided for each intercollegiate sport. There are currently seven male varsity sports available (Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track & Field and Wrestling) as well as 11 female varsity sports (Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball).

Notable alumni

Joseph Battisto Joseph William Battisto was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 1949. He earned a degree from East Stroudsburg State College in 1956 and an M.S. degree from the Univer ...

, former Pennsylvania House of Representatives * Charlie Brenneman, professional Mixed Martial Artist, formerly for UFC's Lightweight Division *

Rudy Cerami Rudy Cerami (born December 26, 1988) is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the ASI Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at East Stroudsburg University. Aft ...

, AFL defensive lineman *

Jim Connors James Patrick Connors (born October 1946) is an American politician who served as the 28th Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, for twelve years from 1990 until 2002. Career Connors worked as Scranton's Director of Community Development for four ...

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from 1990 to 2002 *

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, Pennsylvania State Senate * Vic Fangio, NFL head coach * Pat Flaherty, football offensive line coach * James Franklin, head football coach,

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, Ambassador *

Mervin Heller, Jr. Mervin Andrew Heller, Jr. (June 10, 1947 - August 21, 2012) was a president of the United States Tennis Association and completed his tenure in 2002. He began with the USTA in 1974 as President of the Lehigh Valley District Tennis Association. In ...

, President, United States Tennis Association (USTA) * Harry Hiestand, NFL and college football coach * Duane Johnson, professional basketball player *

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, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player *

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, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player *

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, sportswriter *

Dale H. Learn Dale H. Learn (December 8, 1897 – March 16, 1976) was an American real estate agent and politician from Pennsylvania. A lifelong temperance advocate, Learn was twice a candidate for political office with the Prohibition Party; in 1942, he ran f ...

, 1948 vice-presidential nominee of the Prohibition Party * Bill Lewis, football coach *

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, Pennsylvania House of Representatives *

Ralph Mitterling Ralph "Sarge" Mitterling (April 19, 1890 – January 22, 1956) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. He played Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season. He served in t ...

, Philadelphia Athletics outfielder *

Jane Moffet Jane Moffet (July 2, 1930 – March 16, 2018) was a utility player who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at , , Moffett batted and threw right-handed. She was born in Pitman, New Jersey and g ...

, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player * Anibal Nieves, Olympic wrestler, Puerto Rico *

Ken Parrish Ken Parrish (born June 22, 1984) is a former American football punter. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at East Stroudsburg. Parrish has also been a member of the Philadelph ...

, NFL punter * Jim Saxton, U.S. Representative (R), New Jersey *

Mike Reichenbach Jon Michael Reichenbach (born September 14, 1961) is a former American football linebacker who played eight seasons in the National Football League, mainly with the Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American fo ...

, NFL linebacker * Matt Riddle, former mixed martial artist and professional wrestler * Bob Rigby, professional soccer player *

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, contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 19 * Frantz St. Lot, professional soccer player *

Bob Stetler Bob Stetler was an American soccer goalkeeper who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer League. Youth Stetler graduated from Stroudsburg High School where he was a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athl ...

, professional soccer player *

Thomas Tigue Thomas M. Tigue (August 24, 1945 – February 1, 2016) was a United States Marine Corps Officer and combat veteran, an American politician, a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Early life Thomas Michael Tigue wa ...

, Pennsylvania House of Representatives *

Laura Van Gilder Laura Van Gilder (born December 11, 1964) is an American road bicycle racer from Cresco, Pennsylvania, who currently rides for American amateur team Mellow Mushroom Racing. Van Gilder turned professional in 1992, and represented her nation at the ...

, professional cyclist * Jordan White, rock musician * Ruth Williams, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player

References

External links

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ESU Athletics website
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