College student news

BURLINGTON, Vermont —The following students were named to the Champlain College dean’s list for achieving a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher in the spring 2018 semester: Jacob Burt of Rockfall and Kenneth Pho and Kevin Rode, both of Portland.

Christopher Lynch of Middletown was named to the president’s list for the spring 2018 semester. Students so designated have achieved a semester GPA of 4.0 or higher. Anya Delventhal of East Haddam was named to the trustee’s list for the spring 2018 semester. Such students achieve a 4.0 GPA for two or more consecutive semesters.

Assumption College

WORCESTER, Mass. — The following area students were named to the Assumption College dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester: Kyle Bermani of Portland, Class of 2020; Sarah Colston of Old Saybrook, Class of 2019; MaryHope Gardner of Deep River, Class of 2019; Daniella Pitruzzello of Cromwell, Class of 2019; and Liam Young of Middletown, Class of 2021

To earn a spot on the list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 for a fiveclass, 15-credit semester. Honorees are announced twice per academic year, once at the completion of the fall semester and again at the end of the spring semester.

Curry College

MILTON, Mass. — The following Curry College were among those named to the dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester: Paulina Adams of Chester, Miranda Demelis of Higganum, Micheala Efinger of Old Saybrook, Jennie Eurbin of East Hampton and Philip Ledwith of Old Saybrook.

University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vermont — The following local students have been named to the University of Vermont dean’s list: Connor Agro of Haddam, Dakota Dione of Deep River, Leianna Dolce of Haddam, Alice Ochterski of Middlefield, Dharma Perron of Haddam Neck, Kelsey Sparrow of Old Saybrook and Joy Vincenzo of Portland.

To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their college or school.

University of Scranton

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania — Kevin Thomas Banach of Middletown was among nearly 600 master’s and doctoral degree recipients to graduate May 26. Banach earned a master of health administration degree in health administration.

Also, Leandra A. Hylton of Rockfall earned a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy.

William & Mary

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia — Kate Taylor from East Hampton was recently added to the dean’s list at William & Mary for the spring 2018 semester. To achieve the status, a fulltime undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 quality-point average during the semester.

University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vermont — Area students were awarded degrees during the University of Vermont’s 217th commencement ceremonies: Kelly Duggan of Essex, bachelor of science, professional nursing; Timothy Foley of Old Saybrook, bachelor of science, electrical engineering, cum laude; Tyler Jaynes of Essex, bachelor of science, chemistry; John Latorre of Durham, bachelor of science, business administration; Alexander Markoski of Durham, bachelor of science, electrical engineering; Shawn Musial Jr. of Clinton, bachelor of science, microbiology; Alice Ochterski of Middlefield, bachelor of arts, Latin, magna cum laude; Kelsey Sparrow of Old Saybrook, bachelor of science, public communication; and Emily Thibodeau of Clinton, bachelor of arts, English.

Northeastern University

BOSTON — Northeastern University announces the dean’s list for the spring semester of 2018: East Hampton resident Emily Weber, majoring in physical therapy; Killingworth resident Ronit Mandelkern, majoring in psychology; Middletown resident Siddharth Radhakrishnan, majoring in computer science/physics; Middletown resident Josephine Rosenthal, majoring in civil engineering; Middletown resident Kerste Milik, majoring in environmental science; Portland resident Connor Flynn, majoring in pharmacy; Portland resident Kevin McClellan, majoring in civil engineering; and Portland resident Evan Decina, majoring in mechanical engineering.

To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must register for at least four courses, have a QPA of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0, and carry no single grade lower than a Cduring the course of their college career.

Iowa State University

AMES, Iowa — The following area residents graduated recently from Iowa State University: Durham resident Elizabeth Meiman, doctor of veterinary medicine, magna cum laude; Middletown resident Melissa Witherell, doctor of veterinary medicine.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WORCESTER, Mass. —Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded over 1,000 bachelor’s degrees May 12 during the 150th commencement ceremony. Middlesex County students are Megan Errichetti of Portland, bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering with high distinction; and Amelia Mattesen of Portland, bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering with high distinction

Emmanuel College

BOSTON — Emmanuel College named more than 600 students to the dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester. To earn a spot, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. Locals include Lauren Badin of Rockfall, Natalie Dash of East Hampton, Airieanna Lane of Portland and Nathaniel Spencer of Middletown.

Nazareth College

ROCHESTER, New York — Area Nazareth College students named to the spring 2018 dean’s list are Chiara Giampietro of Old Saybrook, who is majoring in musical theater, and Sierra Taylor of East Hampton, who is majoring in music education, music performance.

Lasell College

NEWTON, Mass. — Lasell College held its 164th commencement on May 12, granting 398 Baccalaureate degrees and 125 Master’s degrees, before an audience packed with family, friends, and members of the Lasell community on Taylor Field.

Graduates included: Laura Elizabeth MacLeod of Old Saybrook, Kelsey Lauren Pearse of Chester, Nicholas Chamis of Middletown, Kaitlyn Conway of Clinton, Kendel Kegley of East Hampton and Kara Mather of Durham.