East Stroudsburg University is a public regional university and member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), founded in 1893 in East Stroudsburg in Monroe County, in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Serving approximately 5,500 students, ESU is known for its programs in hospitality management, health sciences, kinesiology, criminal justice, education, and the natural sciences — benefiting directly from the university's Pocono Mountain location and regional tourism economy. The Warriors compete in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). ESU's spectacular mou…