College student news

Le Moyne College

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK » Emma Pellegrino, a junior biology major from East Hampton, has been named to the dean’s list at Le Moyne College for the spring 2017 semester. To make the list, students must achieve a 3.5 GPA or above.

Hofstra University

HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK » About 2,100 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 21 and 22. Kyle Miller of Old Saybrook took home a bachelor of science degree in mathematical business economics.

MCPHS University

BOSTON » MCPHS University announces class of 2020 students on the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester:

Thomas Warzecha of Middletown is pursuing a doctor of pharmacy. Dennis Beaudry of Middletown is pursuing a bachelor of science in premedical and health studies (physical therapy). AnnaRose Zampano of Portland is pursuing a bachelor of science in premedical and health studies (physician assistant studies).

The list recognizes those students with a fulltime course load who have achieved outstanding scholarship with a 3.5 GPA or higher for the academic term.

Western Governors University

SALT LAKE CITY » Wilson Hoyer of Middletown received his bachelor of science degree in information technology from Western Governors University July 15.

Adams State University

ALAMOSA, COLORADO » Emily Galanto of East Hampton graduated from Adams State University during the spring 2017 commencement May 13. She earned a master of art degree in counseling: clinical mental health.

U.S. Air Force

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS » U.S. Air Force Airman Erick P. Maertz graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Maertz is the son of Daniel P. Maertz of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; brother of Emily P. Maertz of Madison and grandson of Bruce P. and Nancy C. Maertz of Clinton.

He is a 2016 graduate of Morgan High School, Clinton.

University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND » At the University of Rhode Island’s commencement May 20 and 21, the following area students graduated:

Katelin Mary Malafronte of Cromwell received a bachelor of arts, communication studies.

Garrett M. Duff of Cromwell received a bachelor of science, environmental and natural resource economics.

Haley N. Tine of Cromwell received a bachelor of science, textiles, fashion merchandising and design.

Brian P Tripodi of Killingworth received a bachelor of arts, economics.

Patrick Nicholas Dougherty of Killingworth received a bachelor of science, kinesiology.

Tiffany Antoinette Makara of Durham received a bachelor of science, nursing.

Carly Renee Oguschewitz of East Hampton received a bachelor of arts, elementary education; and bachelor of arts, biology, summa cum laude.

Hannah Camille Georgiades of East Hampton received a bachelor of arts, writing and rhetoric, magna cum laude.

Andrew William Allison of East Hampton received a bachelor of science, business administration, supply chain management.

Nicholas Joseph DePasquale of East Hampton received a bachelor of science, economics.

Rachel Pinter of Higganum received a master of library and information studies.

Katie T Bednarz of Middlefiled received a bachelor of science, communicative disorders, magna cum laude.

Taylor Christine Brenchak of Middletown received a bachelor of arts, psychology, magna cum laude.

Nate James Gorry of Middletown received a bachelor of science, aquaculture and fishery technology; and bachelor of arts, biology.

Amber Veronica Sekoll of Middletown received a bachelor of science, biological sciences, magna cum laude.

Rachel Boccio of Middletown received a doctor of philosophy, English.

Michelle J Brown of Middletown received a doctor of physical therapy.

Brian Thanas Urban of Old Saybrook received a bachelor of science, kinesiology.

Brianna Marie Marconi of Portland received a bachelor of science, business administration, supply chain management, cum laude.

Nicole Marie Ianniello of Portland received a bachelor of science, environmental science and management, cum laude.

Nicholas Mazzotta of Rockfall received a master of science, accounting.

Students who received the honor summa cum laude graduated with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7. Students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.50; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.3.

University of Maine at Farmington

FARMINGTON, MAINE » The University of Maine at Farmington announces its dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester includes Middletown resident Rebecca Mierzejewski. Students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points whose GPA for the semester is equal to or greater than 3.8 are listed with high academic achievement. Those whose GPA is less than 3.8 but equal to or greater than 3.5 are listed with academic achievement.