Karen Gischlar '03, was accepted into a Ph.D. program in school psychology at Lehigh University with full-tuition scholarship and a yearly stipend of approximately $14,000. Gischlar is a 2003 graduate of Rider's school psychology program. She also has served as an adjunct instructor, teaching several courses in Rider's Counseling and School Psychology graduate programs. She has also collaborated with a number of faculty on research projects.

Marianne Kollar, associate director of admission, received a Merit Award from the Mercer County Professional Counselors Association (MCPCA) May 12 for her outstanding service to the association. She has served as a member for 15 years.

Dr. Jack Sullivan, professor of English and chair of the American Studies department, gave a talk on the "German" Brahms Requiem at the Spoleto Festival USA on June 8 prior to the performance by the Westminster Choir and the Spoleto Festival Orchestra. Dr. Sullivan was at the festival as part of his annual American Studies Spoleto trip.