Students graduate, make honors

Springfield College

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — Springfield College recognizes the following local 2021 graduates:

Nicole Santoro of Colchester, Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Exercise Science

Rachel Thompson of Middletown, Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication/Sport Journalism

Erin Muskatallo of Portland, Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science/Occupational Therapy

Nicholas Coman of Portland, Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science/Pre-physician Assistant

Emily Carroll of Durham, Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Technology

Fletcher Comment of Westbrook, Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Physical Therapy

Briana DiMartino of Middletown, Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology

Claire Newman of Cromwell, Master of Education degree in Psychology

Kimberly Peterson of Middletown, Master of Social Work degree in Social Work

Christina Sciucco of Middletown, Master of Social Work degree in Social Work

University of New Hampshire

DURHAM, New Hampshire — The following students were named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2021 semester.

Chester: Grace Hart, Highest Honors

Clinton: Ryan Saputo, Highest Honors; Rachel Schmardel, Honors; Ella Franzoni, Highest Honors; Keegan Eveland, High Honors; Samantha Edwards, High Honors

Colchester: Katherine Blakley, Highest Honors; Simone Francoeur, Highest Honors; Ryan LoVetere, Highest Honors; Clare McIntyre, Highest Honors; Isabella Crowell, Highest Honors

Cromwell: Kaila Donadio, Highest Honors; Gabrielle Gentile, High Honors; Grace Drew, Highest Honors; Kathryn Goldner, Honors

Killingworth: Marly Laberge, Highest Honors

Durham: Micala Fontanella, High Honors; Victoria Slight, Highest Honors

Essex: Jack Martin, High Honors

Haddam: Veronica Chrzanowski, High Honors

Higganum: Morgan Bowles, Highest Honors; Natalie Pontbriand, Highest Honors

Ivoryton: Deborah Ross of Ivoryton

Middlefield: Jamie Breton, High Honors; Garrett Puchalski, Highest Honors; Kayleigh Hummel, Highest Honors;

Moodus: Madison Cusick-Howat, High Honors

Old Saybrook: William Curran, Honors

Portland: Julia Fitzsimons, Honors

Westbrook: Kendall Orlowski, Highest Honors; Christine Banks, Highest Honors; Katelyn Wallace, Honors

Students named to the dean’s list are those who earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time course load (12 or more graded credits).

Highest honors are awarded to those who earn a GPA of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors, and students whose GPA is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WORCESTER, Massachusetts — The criteria for the Worcester Polytechnic Institute dean’s list differs from most other universities, as WPI does not compute a GPA. Instead, it defines the list by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects.

The following area undergradutes were named to the spring 2021 list: Connor Sullivan of Durham, class of 22, majoring in Mechanical Engineering; Rachel Flanagan of Clinton, class of 23, majoring in Civil Engineering; Arthur Robinson of East Hampton, class of 23, majoring in Computer Science; Matthew Zoner of Clinton, class of 23, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering; Jacob Chlebowski of Middletown, class of 24, majoring in Computer Science

Ithaca College

ITHACA, New York — Ithaca College congratulates students named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. They are Lindsay Amor of Colchester and Elizabeth McCann of Old Saybrook.

Columbus State Community College

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Middletown resident Rachel Marlena Stevens graduated cum laude from Columbus State Community College following the spring 2021 semester after being named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list.

To qualify, a student must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled for six or more credit hours.