The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
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Hannah Kuhn, a junior at the University at Buffalo, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester with a GPA of 3.88. Kuhn is majoring in psychology/nursing.
Nazareth College graduate students earned their master’s or doctoral degrees at the 90th Annual Commencement ceremony that took place at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester on May 14.
Kassandra Lathrop of Earlville earned a master’s degree in speech language pathology.tenangoAmi Petosa earned a of master’s Chitdegree in occupational therapy ravis Kennedy ofOneida has been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester. Kennedy is majoring in computer networking and cybersecurity. Paige D. Zupan, daughter of Tricia Zupan of Oneida and Keith Zupan of Sherrill, received a bachelor of arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 21, at the Commencement ceremony concluding the college’s 205th year. Zupanmajored in economics.
Kaitlyn Puukila of Cazenovia graduated from the University at Albany in December 2016 with a degree in criminal justice.
Kaitlin Webber of Cazenovia was one of 54 SUNY Oneonta students selected to receive a 2017 Academic Achievement Award this spring. Webber received the Cooperstown Graduate Program award.
To be considered for the award, a student must have a minimum gradepoint average of 3.5 in his or her major and must demonstrate exceptional academic improvement over four semesters, aswell as excellence in research; leadership and involvement in department, campus and community activities; and/or participation in academic and/or professional situation outside the college.
The following area students have been named to the spring 2017 Dean’s List at Nazareth College: Alexandra Bennett of Oneida; Shelby Just of Chittenango; Jordan Kelly of Canastota; Emily Kielbasinski of Cazenovia; Alexandra Palese of Sherrill; Alexis Peavey of Madison; Liam Traynor of Oneida; Rachel Wilson of Chittenango.
Conor Race of Cazenovia received a bachelor of arts degree in media studies — film and television from Marist College the weekend of May 19.
Seth MacDonald of Sherrill was awarded a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering with distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Saturday, May 13.
The following area students were named to the spring 2017 SUNY Oneonta Dean’s List:
Constance Finnerty of Oneida, Helen Judge of Hamilton, Carly Stone of Eaton, Cameryn Wright of Oneida.
The following area students were named to the spring 2017 SUNY Oneonta Provost’s List:
Kayla Belush of Earlville, Katherine Snyder of Sherrill.
The following area students received their bachelor degrees from St. Lawrence University during Commencement ceremonies held on May 21 in Canton:
Benjamin R. Adams of Oneida received a bachelor of arts in government.
Zachary L. Bonavita of Cazenovia received a bachelor of science in biology.
Russell J. Brownback IV of Cazenovia received a bachelor of arts in economics and business.
Liam C. Rogers of Cazenovia received a bachelor of arts in performance and communication arts.
Alyson R. Wilson of Munnsville received a bachelor of science cum laude in psychology and biology.