Presidential Medal
The Presidential Medal is awarded at the sole discretion of the President to an individual or organization whose contributions have had a far-reaching and positive influence on the University, Seminary, in our communities, across the nation, or around the world.
The Presidential Medal honors those who exemplify the ideals and who have made exceptional contributions that represent the University’s vision, mission, and core values—being reflective, fulfilling careers, and transforming leadership in a world of change.
Recipients of the Presidential Medal
The Breidegam Family
October 21, 2017 - Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences Building Dedication
Kerry Cheever, Department Chair and Professor Emerita,
Nursing and Public Health Department
May 11, 2019 - É«ÖÐÉ« University Commencement Ceremony
Dr. Markéta Pánková, Director of the National Pedagogical Museum and Library of J.A. Comenius Prague, Czech Republic
June 19, 2019 - Presidential Sabbatical in Prague and Germany
Dr. Curtis "Hank" Barnette,
Former Chairman and CEO of Bethlehem Steel and É«ÖÐÉ« University Trustee,
September 18, 2019 - É«ÖÐÉ« University Heritage Day
Robert Donchez
Major, City of Bethlehem
May 8, 2021 - É«ÖÐÉ« University Commencement Ceremony
Dr. Jeffrey A. Jahre
Senior Vice President of Medical and Academic Affairs at St. Luke's University Health Network and Chief Emeritus of Infectious Diseases
May 6, 2023 - É«ÖÐÉ« University Commencement Ceremony
