College students noted for their achievements

ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College welcomed students back to campus for the fall 2021 term, including Gabrielle Caporossi of Durham, Allyson Knorr-Anderson of Colchester, Gabriella Prifitera of Durham and Adriana Szkirka of Middletown.

Eastern Connecticut State University

WILLIMANTIC — Eastern Connecticut State University students gained real-world experience this summer as interns working with a variety of companies. From small businesses to major corporations, museums to sports leagues, students worked in hybrid, remote and on-ground environments as they fulfill a range of functions, including video production, community outreach, IT support and more.

Connor Chute of Higganum, a junior who majors in business information systems, is an intern with Travelers Insurance in its Business Insights and Analytics Leadership Development Program.

Jacqueline Navickas of Colchester, a junior who majors in communication, is an assistant operations manager with Main Avent Sports and Apparel, a small business in Norwich.

Ashtin Solis of East Hampton, a senior who majors in criminology, is an intern with the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery.

University of Hartford

WEST HARTFORD — The University of Hartford congratulates students who graduated this spring.

Local graduates include: Alexandra Becker of Colchester, Roland Claudomir of Middletown, Courtney Cummings of Salem, Tomas Ercolani of Middletown, Noah Freeman of Killingworth, Shelby Gancarz of East Hampton, Lorenzo Genovese of Middletown, Victoria Hotton of Middletown, Benjamin Johnson of Middletown, Ryan Kelsey of Colchester, Harley-Marie Lyford of East Hampton, Clayton Moore of Killingworth, Julia Nattila of Portland, Cassandra O’Neill of Cromwell

Also, Andrew Prokop of Portland, Lauren Randall of East Hampton, Mckenzie Reimondo of Portland, Mario Riccardi of Middletown,

Tyler Saari of Killingworth, David Sands of Middletown, Caitlin Sullivan of Cromwell, Ray Talbot of Colchester, Erin Trousdale of Cromwell, John Wood of Colchester, Tayllore Woods of Middletown, Danielle Czesak of Middletown

Saint Anselm College

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College has released the list of graduates for the 2020-21 school year. On May 15, Caroline Thompson of Portland graduated with a bachelor of arts in biochemistry.

University of New England

BIDDEFORD AND PORTLAND, Maine — The following students were named to the dean’s list for the 2021 spring semester at the University of New England. These students have attained a grade-point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.

They are: Cromwell, Mackenzie Dooley; East Haddam, Emily Rottino; East Lyme, Sydney Buckley and Kaitlin Kluge; Killingworth, Abigail Bagnoli and Hannah Korper.

Northern Vermont University

JOHNSON AND LYNDON, Vt. — Northern Vermont University students Emily Clancy of Durham and Kiara Jacobs of Middletown were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. Those who achieve between a 3.50 and 3.99 semester average are eligible.

Lasell University

NEWTON, Mass. — Danielle Coughlin, a Lasell University student from Cromwell, presented a project at the University’s Spring Symposium research showcase, “The Invention of Now.”

Coughlin shared a presentation on Nobel Laureate J.M. Coetzee and the ways in which the author’s work explores both the lure and agony of globalization.

The symposium is one of two annual research symposia held at Lasell. Student presentations provide scholarly insights into a variety of industry topics, and showcase practical skills and career competencies across those industries.

Bates College

LEWISTON, Maine — The following students were named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the winter semester ending in May. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade-point average is 3.88 or higher.

Maeve O’Brien of Essex, daughter of Daniel S. O’Brien and Casey L. O’Brien, is a 2017 graduate of Valley Regional High School who is majoring in psychology.

Cam Davis-Kania of Middlefield, son of Robert Davis and Greg Conyers and David J. Kania, is a 2019 graduate of Cheshire Academy.

Abby Somosky of Old Saybrook, daughter of Stephen M. Somosky Jr. and Melissa E. Somosky, is a 2020 graduate of Glastonbury High School.

Cameron Johnson of Deep River, daughter of Kurt W. Johnson and Stacia Oakes Johnson, is a 2017 graduate of Valley Regional High School. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in education and Spanish.

Oaklea ElfstrAm of East Haddam, daughter of Bruce E. Elfstrom and Katharine B. Elfstrom, is a 2016 graduate of Williams School. She is majoring in environmental studies and minoring in theater.