University of Findlay

University of Findlay graduates were recognized for earning degrees and were invited to walk in the University’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 7. 790 graduates earned doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s or associate degrees for the academic year 2021-2022. Local students include: Faith Alley, of Wellington, received the Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Bachelor of Science in Biology. Alley graduated from the university with the academic designation of summa cum laude.

Levi Anderson, of Norwalk, received Master of Physician Assistant.

Alyssa Aponte, of Lorain, received Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.

Caleb Barnhart, of Willard, received Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Madison Busse, of Valley City, received Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.

Olivia Butler, of Valley City, received Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Butler graduated from the university with the academic designation of summa cum laude.

Stephanie Carr, of Avon Lake, received Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Science in Intervention Specialist Education. Carr graduated from the university with the academic designation of summa cum laude.

Paige Casto, of Westlake, received Master of Business Administration.

Joshlyn Criswell, of Clyde, received Bachelor of Science in Multi-Age Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Education.

Brianna Cunningham, of Sheffield Village, received Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.

Lydia Gillen, of Norwalk, received Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Derek Gray, of Clyde, received Master of Arts in Education.

Jessica Harper, of Elyria, received Master of Occupational Therapy.

Mikaila Jennings, of Amherst, received Bachelor of Arts in Children’s Book Illustration. Jennings graduated from the university with the academic designation of cum laude.

Victoria Klammer, of Elyria, received Master of Occupational Therapy.

Jon Kramer, of North Olmsted, received Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science for Health Professions.

Tori Leal, of Sandusky, received Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

Lauren Perry, of Spencer, received Doctor of Pharmacy.

Brittany Pirl, of Westlake, received Master of Business Administration.

Grace Rhoades, of Bellevue, received Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.

Hayley Robinett, of Clyde, received Bachelor of Science in Multi-Age/Health and Physical Education. Robinett graduated from the university with the academic designation of cum laude.

Mykayla Ruffing, of Attica, received Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Lyndsey Seamon, of Bellevue, received Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education. Seamon graduated from the university with the academic designation of cum laude.

Caitlin Shoemaker, of Columbia Station, received Master of Business Administration.

Kyle Siesel, of Bellevue, received Bachelor of Science in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Siesel graduated from the university with the academic designation of summa cum laude.

Annaliese Silvay, of Columbia Station, received Doctor of Pharmacy.

Natalie Vasu, of Lorain, received Bachelor of Science in Biology. Vasu graduated from the university with the academic designation of magna cum laude.

Kennedy Walsh, of Walbridge, received Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management. Walsh graduated from the university with the academic designation of magna cum laude.

Jordan Williams, of Oberlin, received: Doctor of Pharmacy.

Central Methodist University

The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2022 Dean’s List.

Dylan Thomas Brister, of Elyria, was among those included on this semester’s list.

More than 900 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for placement, including a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester.

Mercy College

The following students were awarded honors for the Spring 2022 semester at Mercy College of Ohio. To be named on the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours.

To be named on the Honor’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and be enrolled for 6-11 credit hours. To be named on the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 grade point average and be enrolled for 14 or more credit hours.

Mercy College of Ohio is a Catholic institution with a campus in Toledo, Ohio and a location in Youngstown.

Area students included: Lorain: Jennifer Kesterke, Pre Assoc Nursing Toledo, Honors List; Jaclyn Russell, BS Nursing (RN-BSN Completion), Dean’s List; Delia Torres, BS Nursing (RN-BSN Completion), Honors List

Monroeville: Samantha Ott, BS Nursing Pre-Licensure, Dean’s List;

Norwalk Amelia Opper, BS Nursing Pre-Licensure, Dean’s List

Oberlin: Michelle Gregory, BS Healthcare Administration, Honors List

Sheffield Lake: Makenzie Nelson, BS Healthcare Administration, Dean’s List

Willard: Maria Phillips, Assoc Radiologic Technology, Honors List.

Baldwin Wallace University

Students from the area were among 24 Baldwin Wallace University students who took their learning off campus during the 2021-2022 academic year. With support from the BW Study Abroad Center’s Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences in Austria, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Spain and Switzerland. The following local students participated:

Nina Braquet of Westlake, a graduate of Saint Joseph Academy majoring in biology and French, traveled to Paris, France for an individualized immersion experience with Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Echanges Franco Americains (MICEFA). MICEFA is a consortium of universities in Paris and the surrounding region.

Poly Poulos of Westlake, a graduate of Westlake High School majoring in biology and French, traveled to Paris, France for an individualized immersion experience with Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Echanges Franco Americains (MICEFA). MICEFA is a consortium of universities in Paris and the surrounding region.

Abby Widmer of Avon, a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School majoring in pre-allied health/pre-physical therapy, traveled to French Riviera, France for an individualized immersion experience with CEA French Riviera.

In the CEA program, students are immersed in a completely French language environment. All classes are held in French. Language classes focus on oral and written expression, language development and listening comprehension. Students can also choose from a wide variety of electives.

The BW Study Abroad Center engages students through global exploration and off-campus study that enhances personal growth, educational enrichment and career development as part of the university’s liberal arts effort to cultivate contributing and compassionate citizens. Through faculty-led and independent study abroad opportunities, students can build strong communication skills, enhanced critical thinking and personal confidence from trekking the unknown.