Thibodeaux a member of 2024 Kutztown University women’s volleyball team

KUTZTOWN, PA — Kutztown University will have 22 student-athletes representing its women’s volleyball program for the 2024 season, including Saige Thibodeaux of Cape Coral.

After finishing last season just two wins shy of the postseason, Kutztown women’s volleyball will rely on their youth and depth to get them back into postseason competition in 2024.

Kutztown was scheduled to open the season Sept. 6 against Felician at Keystone Arena. They open conference play at East Stroudsburg Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.

Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located in East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown. KU students select from more than 130 areas of study within four colleges in a liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 22 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations.

For information, please visit us at www.kutztown.edu.

University of Alabama announces dean’s, president’s lists for summer 2024 term

TUSCALOOSA, AL — A total of 501 students enrolled during Summer Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). UA offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 12 colleges and schools.

The UA dean’s and president’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students.

Two students from Cape Coral, Matthew Barrow and Payton Maiuri, were named to the dean’s list.

The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, provides nearly 200 degree programs. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA also has more than 30 research centers.

For more information visit news.ua.edu.

Duffy completes FROG Week at UNG

DAHLONEGA, GA — The University of North Georgia’s 220 newest cadets began their time in the Corps of Cadets with Freshman Recruit Orientation Group (FROG) Week from Aug. 4-10.

The week mixed physical challenges with an array of workshops about available services and how to succeed as a cadet and a student.

Jack Duffy of Cape Coral was one of the freshmen to complete FROG Week.

The University of North Georgia comprises five campuses and is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the UNG offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate degrees to doctoral programs.

School District of Lee County to host Transportation Job Fair Sept. 16

The School District of Lee County is set to host a Transportation Job Fair for job seekers in Southwest Florida Monday, Sept. 16, from 5-7 p.m., at East County Regional Library in Lehigh Acres.

School bus drivers working with the District are responsible for providing safe, timely, efficient and courteous transportation services for Lee County students. Required job qualifications for bus drivers include at least five years of driving experience, a satisfactory driving record and a social security card.

Starting pay is $18.90 per hour. The District provides training for candidates who do not already possess a commercial driver’s license. The District offers flexible hours, a training stipend and a benefits package for full-time employees.

The event will take place at East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road, N., in Lehigh Acres. For support or additional questions, email careers@lee-schools.net or call 239-337-8676.