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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Area students earn Deans' Awards at SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has made Deans' Awards to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.

The scholarships are $6,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $38,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.

Adam Knapp of Nadeau Road in Clifton Park, a freshman majoring in adolescence education who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.

Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in journalism who last studied at Stillwater Central School.

SUNY Oswego Awards Merit Scholarships

OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded Merit Scholarships to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.

The Merit awards are $3,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $35,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.

Alexandria F. Willard of P.O. Box 435 in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in zoology who last studied at Stillwater Central School.

Matthew V. Pugliano of Copperfield Drive in Waterford, a freshman majoring in chemistry who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.

Ryan Mchale of Clifton Park receives Presidential Scholarship at SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded a Presidential Scholarship to Ryan T. Mchale of Clifton Park. The award recognizes past academic achievement and potential for success.

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Spring 2015 Internships

POTSDAM, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Nearly 250 SUNY Potsdam students completed internship placements at companies, non-profits or campus departments in Spring 2015.

SUNY Potsdam's internship program places students with employers whose interests align with their studies. Each student intern has a faculty sponsor, and earns between 1 and 12 credits toward their degree requirements.

Last semester's successful student interns included:

  • Margaret Dollard from Melrose, NY, who interned with the SUNY Potsdam Department of Modern Languages in Potsdam, NY
  • Geoffrey Lyman from Stillwater, NY, who interned with the Adirondack Mountain Club's ADK Loj in Lake Placid, NY
  • Amy Lynch from Schaghticoke, NY, who interned with St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House in Canton, NY

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Alexis Mone Earns Spring 2015 Dean's List Honors at Roger Williams University

BRISTOL, RI (07/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Alexis Mone, a resident of Mechanicville, NY, has been named to the Spring 2015 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Alexis is a Marine Biology major. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester.

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Local residents graduate from RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (07/15/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students graduated from RIT in the spring 2014-2015 semester:

  • Chelsea Schadewald of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 3D digital design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Leah Hofgesang of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in medical illustration from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Nathan Burrell of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Kayla Wheeler of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Matthew Zeosky of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in game design and development from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Michael Chaszczewski of Stillwater (12170) received a Master of Fine Arts degree in visual communication design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Timothy Bromm of Valley Falls (12185) received a Master of Fine Arts degree in industrial design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
Local Residents Achieve Dean's List at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the Spring 2015 semester by achieving the Dean's List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have an academic average of 3.50 or higher within the semester.

Brittany Hurd of Clifton Park - BSN in Nursing

Shawna Mason of Mechanicville - AAS in Veterinary Science Technology

Benjamin Thomsen of Stillwater - AAS in Electrical Construction and Controls

Local Residents Graduate from SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students are graduates for May 2015 at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi:

Brittany Hurd of Clifton Park - BSN in Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Shawna Mason of Mechanicville - AAS in Veterinary Science Technology

Benjamin Thomsen of Stillwater - AAS in Electrical Construction and Controls

Ryan McGrath graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADISON, NJ (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Ryan McGrath, of Waterford, NY, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck, NJ, has graduated with a BS in Business Administration as of May 2015.

Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Spring 2015 Semester

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester:

Molly Costello of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.

Makala Foley of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in Psychology/Special Education.

Dana Foucault of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Social Work.

Shannon McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Psychology.

Megan McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.

Megan Romer of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in Biochemistry.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute congratulates students at the 2015 Commencement Ceremony

TROY, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute held their 209th Commencement ceremonies on May 30 in the East Campus Athletic Village Stadium. The ceremonies included an address by Admiral Michelle Howard, Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

The following students were recognized during the 2015 commencement exercise:

Jacqueline Doll of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a BS in Communication

Georgeanna Foley of Melrose, NY, graduated with a BA in Architecture

Brendan Howell of Clifton Park, NY, graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Industrial & Management Engr

Colin Hughes of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a BS in Business and Management

Jonathan Matla of Melrose, NY, graduated with a BS in Industrial & Management Engr

Monica Patel of Clifton Park, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Biology

Kyle Wood of Mechanicville, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Electrical Engineering

Rensselaer Students Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List

TROY, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Approximately 2,700 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Katelyn Angeliu of Clifton Park, NY, studies Mechanical Engineering

Tatios Barkamian of Melrose, NY, studies Information Tech & Web Science

Evan Bernstein of Waterford, NY, studies Chemical Engineering

Hailey Beyer of Clifton Park, NY, studies Architecture

Kirthana Bhat of Clifton Park, NY, studies Chemical Engineering

Ryan Buss of Clifton Park, NY, studies Biomedical Engineering

Thomas Carter of Waterford, NY, studies Mathematics

Ethan Connor of Stillwater, NY, studies Business and Management

Sarah Farnham of Clifton Park, NY, studies Architecture

Georgeanna Foley of Melrose, NY, studies Architecture

Jared Garrow of Stillwater, NY, studies Environmental Science

Paul Horner of Waterford, NY, studies Computer Science

Aaron Kalish of Clifton Park, NY, studies Industrial & Management Engr

Adam Kalish of Clifton Park, NY, studies Mechanical Engineering

Okan Kaya of Clifton Park, NY, studies Biomedical Engineering

Faith Marro of Johnsonville, NY, studies Architecture

Jonathan Matla of Melrose, NY, studies Industrial & Management Engr

Peter Matla of Melrose, NY, studies Information Tech & Web Science

Monica Patel of Clifton Park, NY, studies Biology

Timothy Saia of Clifton Park, NY, studies Chemical Engineering

Bilal Salam of Waterford, NY, studies Computer Science

Daniel Sze of Clifton Park, NY, studies Computer Science

Eric Tsui of Clifton Park, NY, studies Computer & Systems Engineering

Colton Wicks of Mechanicville, NY, studies Computer Science

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SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Spring Semester 2015

GENESEO, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the spring semester 2015. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Adam Murray of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Marisa Moore of Schaghticoke, NY(12154)

Cameron Mellow of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Sara Niles of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Kristen Anderson of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Rachel Moore of Schaghticoke, NY(12154)

Hope Andrascik of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Cailin Sofko of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Lillian Perry of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Erin Shinski of Mechanicville, NY(12118)

Sarah Nafis of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Meghan Berman of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Jane Skinner of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

SUNY Geneseo Announces President's List for Spring 2015

GENESEO, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its President's List for the spring semester 2015. To be on the list, a student must have achieved an A in all coursework (4.0 grade point average) while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Those on the President's List from this area include:

Michael Yee of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Mikayla Moore of Stillwater, NY (12170)

Thomas Hurysz of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Local Students Earn Degrees as Members of The College of Saint Rose Class of 2015

ALBANY, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 1,510 students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study as members of the College's Class of 2015.

Students from this area awarded degrees are:

Emily Giroux of Waterford, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Nicole Mt. Pleasant of Clifton Park, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Ashley Sweet of Melrose, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Corrine Furjanic of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Eden Loeffel of Clifton Park, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Gregory Leguire of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Heidi Pangratis of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Michelle Bousquet of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Ralph Blond of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Kaleb Catricala of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Elizabeth Devane of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Alexandra Post of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Juliana Wuerdeman of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Deanna Osborn of Clifton Park, NY, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

John Young of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Brittany Duquette of Melrose, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jordan Westcott of Waterford, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Justine Glynn of Valley Falls, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Monica Zecca of Stillwater, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Kathryn Fitzmorris of Clifton Park, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Kelly Rohrwasser of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Megan Tilley of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Catherine Buser of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Daniel Priddle of Mechanicville, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Sabrina Anatriello of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jessica Lopez of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Amanda Slivienski of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Sharon Denman of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jesse Oliver of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Daniel Kalbfliesh of Johnsonville, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Donald Bernat of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Amber Knise of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Melinda Rose of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Virginia Hollner of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Taylor Farrell of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration degree.

Vicki DiLorenzo of Waterford, NY, graduated cum laude with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration degree.

Taylor Farrell of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration degree.

Vicki DiLorenzo of Waterford, NY, graduated cum laude with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration degree.

Brittany Mayer of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degree.

Brittany Mayer of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degree.

Nathan Stone of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Arts degree.

Ryan Tamasi of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Petra Kulhankova of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Ruchita Patel of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Samantha Brown of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science degree.

Jacklyn Postulka of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Master of Science degree.

Prameela Manda of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science degree.

Audra Wassenaar of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Carlee Chapko of Valley Falls, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Faith Beidl of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Malana Jojo of Melrose, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Asya Taormina of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Emily Arnett of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Alexandra Williams of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Kate Beidl of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Alexis Doin of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Barbara Hoenzsch of Stillwater, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Jessica Tedesco of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Rebecca Brown of Stillwater, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Paige Maguire of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Allison McKenzie of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Meghan Salmon of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Laura Knapp of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Kelli Bolton of Stillwater, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Virginia Hollner of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Melinda Rose of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Kevin Walsh of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Diana Balcacer of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Richard Thompson II of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Eddy Named to Dean's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Emily Eddy of Schaghticoke, NY has been named to the Dean's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2015. Eddy is working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Area students named to SUNY Oswego President's List

OSWEGO, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents have been named to the President's List for the spring 2015 semester at SUNY Oswego. Students who achieve grade averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale are named to the President's List, the top 7.3 percent of Oswego students.

Simone R. Duscha of Christine Court in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in public relations

Daniel B. Hoang of Keepsake Lane in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in information science

John P. Trawinski of Fallentree Lane in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in applied mathematical economics

Area residents named to SUNY Oswego Deans' List

OSWEGO, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents have been named to the Deans' List for the spring 2015 semester at SUNY Oswego. To be included on the Deans' List, students must have a semester grade average of 3.30 to 3.79.

The President's and Deans' lists represent the academic top 28.5 percent of the Oswego student body. To be included on the Deans' List, students must have a semester grade average of 3.30 to 3.79.

Megan C. Adelman of Monmouth Way in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in human development

Karlee Brown of Kings Court in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in marketing

Leah E. Goodcoff of Avenue of the Oaks in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication

Jenna A. Johnson of Trice Drive in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in psychology

Miles J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in business administration

Theodore J. McCarthy of Friar Tuck Court in Clifton Park, a sophomore majoring in accounting

Max Papele of Old Harbor Drive in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in accounting

Bryan Ruderman of Via Da Vinci in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication

Bernard A. Thibault of Saxony Street in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in electrical and computer engineering

Kelsey L. Thomas of Caceras Court in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in marketing

Alyssa M. Santagato of Broadway in Mechanicville, a junior majoring in anthropology

Kelsey N. Thomas of Smith Road in Mechanicville, a senior majoring in zoology

Angela R. Tylock of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville, a junior majoring in political science

Eberle Named to Dean's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/24/2015)(readMedia)-- James W. Eberle of Clifton Park, NY has been named to the Dean's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2015. Eberle is working towards a degree in Sport Management. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

51 students selected for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at the University of New Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT (06/24/2015)(readMedia)-- Fifty one students at the University of New Haven have been selected to receive a $3,000 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship award. The SURF program is supported by a generous donation from Frank Carrubba '69, '79 M.S. and his wife, Pat. Since the program began in 2007, more than 130 students have been selected to participate. Students selected for SURF will submit a research proposal,conduct their research over the summer,submit a final paper and present their findings at a campus research symposium. The grant allows the students to work with UNH faculty over the summer on a research project and to live on campus.

Nicole Richard of Clifton Park 12065

Kayla Delano of Schaghticoke 12154

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Nicole Hoerold among 2015 SUNY New Paltz Honors Program graduates

NEW PALTZ, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program provides highly motivated students with an atmosphere conducive to independent thinking, creativity, respect and social responsibility, and offers opportunities to engage in deep learning practices and conduct major scholarly research.

Nicole Hoerold of Mechanicville, N.Y. joined the small and distinguished society of New Paltz alumni to wear the Honors sash as a 2015 graduate of the Honors Program.

296 Students Named to Spring Dean's List

HERKIMER, NY (06/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Herkimer College awarded academic honors to 480 students for the spring 2015 semester. Of those students awarded honors, 296 were named to the Dean's List for earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.79.

Local students inlcuded:

Toni Celina Cwiertniewski of Waterford,, Business: Fashion Buying & Merchandising major

Nadia Alexandra Nowak of Clifton Park, Business: Sports & Recreation Management major

Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Recognized at WPI Athletics Annual Banquet

WORCESTER, MA (06/19/2015)(readMedia)-- Kimberlee Kocienski was one of 29 student-athletes to earn a major award at WPI Athletics' annual banquet.

The WPI athletic department recently honored all of its 20 varsity teams which encompasses nearly 600 student-athletes at its annual awards banquet. During the festivities, twelve student-athletes were presented with major awards. These accolades highlight some of the best varsity student-athletes at WPI. These awards are presented to student athletes who excel both in the classroom and in their respective sports.

Local Students Named to University of Hartford Dean's List

WEST HARTFORD, CT (06/19/2015)(readMedia)-- The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following local students have been named to the Dean's List for Spring 2015.

Samantha Crisafulli of Clifton Park (12065)

Briana Swota of Clifton Park (12065)

Area Residents Named to Dean’s List at Providence College

PROVIDENCE, RI (06/19/2015)(readMedia)-- The following area residents have been named to the Dean's List at Providence College for the Spring 2015 semester:

Courtney Altenburger of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2018,

Ian Grey of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2018,

Deirdre Joyce of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2015,

Madeline Mylod of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2016,

Justin Singh of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2016,

Pratt Institute Honors Students Who Made the Spring 2015 Dean's List

BROOKLYN, NY (06/22/2015)(readMedia)-- Pratt Institute congratulates more than 900 students who made the Dean's List in the Spring 2015 semester. The following students were among those who were recognized:

Emily Burke of Clifton Park, 12065

Heidi Hoffman of Waterford, 12188

 

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Area residents received degrees at SUNY Poly Commencement

UTICA, NY (06/16/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students received degrees at SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 41st annual spring commencement May 9 in the Wildcat Field House on the SUNY Poly campus in Marcy, N.Y.

Wesley Mahunik of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Brian Soeller of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Jared Rivet of Waterford, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Brian Soeller of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Wesley Mahunik of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Jared Rivet of Waterford, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Kutny named to Saint Francis University Dean's List

LORETTO, PA (06/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Hannah Kutny, a Health Science (OT) major from Clifton Park, NY, was among over 700 students to be named to the Saint Francis University Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester.

Local Students Named to SUNY New Paltz Spring 2015 Dean's List

NEW PALTZ, NY (06/16/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at New Paltz has announced its Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.

The following students earned Dean's List designation for the spring 2015 semester:

Kyle Marra of Clifton Park (12065)

Chrisanne Pierson of Clifton Park (12065)

Joshua Falk of Clifton Park (12065)

Kathryn Christensen of Clifton Park (12065)

Frankie Dineen of Clifton Park (12065)

Tyler Adams of Johnsonville (12094)

Sara Vinciguerra of Mechanicville (12118)

McKenna Robinson of Mechanicville (12118)

Cassandra Goldman of Waterford (12188)

Melissa Scheibner of Waterford (12188)

Samantha Carlo Named to Castleton Dean's List

CASTLETON, VT (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Samantha Carlo of Schaghticoke, NY was recently named to the Castleton College Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2014-15 academic year.

To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5.

Nathaniel Parker studying abroad this summer in Union College program

SCHENECTADY, NY (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Nathaniel Parker, of Clifton Park, NY, will study abroad this summer as part of Union College's International Programs.

Parker, who is majoring in Political Science, will travel to U.S., Canada, England and the Netherlands, studying each country's health care system and the context of their historical development.

Waterford Resident Erin Dougherty Named to Assumption's Spring 2015 Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Erin Dougherty of Waterford, NY, a member of the class of 2017, has been named to Assumption College's Dean's List, one of the school's highest academic honors. To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester.

Kelsey Kromer Awarded Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Kutztown University

KUTZTOWN, PA (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Kelsey Jo Kromer of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065), has been awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Communication Design Cum Laude from Kutztown University.

Liangyu Tao Named to Dean's List at Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Liangyu Tao of Clifton Park, NY (12065) made the Dean's List for Spring semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

 

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Area residents received degrees at SUNY Poly Commencement

UTICA, NY (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students received degrees at SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 41st annual spring commencement May 9 in the Wildcat Field House on the SUNY Poly campus in Marcy, N.Y.

Brian Soeller of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Wesley Mahunik of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Jared Rivet of Waterford, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 367 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2015 semester to the College's Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Kirsten Carlo of Valley Falls, NY, whose major is Art Studio
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Business Administration
Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 907 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2015 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Gabrielle Buffoline of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Taylor Hughes of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Biochemistry
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Robert Krupanich of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Biology
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Mathematics
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance

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Morris Named to Coker College Dean's List

HARTSVILLE, SC (05/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Morris, of Stillwater, NY, has been named to the spring 2015 Dean's List at Coker College for earning a 3.75 or higher grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Emily Rose Grey of Clifton Park graduates from Clemson University

CLEMSON, SC (05/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Emily Rose Grey of Clifton Park graduated May 8, 2015, from Clemson University.

Grey graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics .

Jack Loughran, of Clifton Park, NY, attained Dean's List status at Lehigh University in Spring 2015

BETHLEHEM, PA (05/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Dean's List status, which is awarded to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses, has been awarded to Jack Loughran of Clifton Park, NY, in the Spring 2015 semester.

Suzanna Dodd Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA (05/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Suzanna Dodd of Clifton Park, N.Y., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Dodd was initiated at The Sage Colleges.

Area Residents Graduate from Marist College

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (05/27/2015)(readMedia)-- The following residents graduated from Marist College the weekend of May 22.

Rachel Bridges of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Cailin Burke of Waterford, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.

Ian Dorset of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

Lauren Fodera of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Delaney Lydon of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.

Megan Romer of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry.

Marina Tanimoto of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media.

Cortney Robert of Melrose, NY received a Master's degree in Public Administration.

Carolyn Caponi of Waterford, NY received a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies - Organizational Leadership & Communication.

Rachel Hazleton has graduated from Bucknell University

LEWISBURG, PA (05/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachel Hazleton, Clifton Park, NY 12065, daughter of Samuel and Joani Hazleton and a graduate of Shenendehowa H S East, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and Spanish . Rachel is a member of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society.

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Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Performs Well at NEICAAA All-New England Outdoor Track and Field Championships

WORCESTER, MA (05/13/2015)(readMedia)-- Kimberlee Kocienski earned NEICAAA All-New England honors and/or set a new school record this past weekend at MIT.

Laura Pumphrey claimed her second NEICAAA high jump crown with a personal-best height of 5-8.75 which is unofficially second on the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships performance list.

Liz Pellegrini unofficially moved into a tie for 17th on the 100-meter hurdle list with an All-New England performance of 14.53. The fifth place time in the finals was her second PR of the weekend as she clocked a 14.66 to place seventh in the prelims. Pellegrini was .08 seconds shy of another All-New England effort with a ninth-place time of 1:03.45 in the 400-meter hurdles.

The 4x100-meter relay team also earned All-New England laurels as Maya Rhinehart, Pellegrini, Alex Price, and Sara Velleca finished eighth in a time of 48.25. Maggie LaRoche, Gina Capobianco, Emily Newman and Jessica Orr raced to a school record in the 4x800-meter relay (9:39.61) as did the foursome of Velleca, Rhinehart, Lea Strangio and Kimberlee Kocienski in the 4x400-meter relay (3:57.09).

For the men, Andrew Zayac came home fourth in the steeplechase in a school-record time of 9:15.39. The time is also unofficially 17th on the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships performance list.

The 4x800-meter relay team of Lucas Roy, Ryan Moran, Austin Scott and Thomas Kostelak crossed the finish line in a school-record time of 7:45.11 while the 4x400-meter relay squad of Joey Collins, Ryan Dennis, Paul-Henry Schoenhagen and Warren Staver posted a seventh-place time of 3:18.30 to collect All-New England honors.

David Frederick, who finished fifth overall in the pole vault with a personal-best height of 15-05, was the top Division III finisher in the event.

 

Local Student Wins Award at Hamilton College Class & Charter Day

Clinton, N.Y. -- Mary C. D'Ambro, daughter of Darla and David D'Ambro of Schaghticoke, was named the recipient of The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music at Hamilton College's annual Class & Charter Day, held on May 11.

Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College's 47th annual commencement

HERKIMER, NY (05/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College's 47th annual commencement to be held Friday, May 15 at 5 pm in the Gymnasium of the Physical Education Building. There are 584 candidates for the associate degree and 52 candidates for certificates. This includes 127 candidates who completed their studies completely online through the College's Internet Academy.

Local students include:

Anne Sophie Champagne of Clifton Park, majoring in Paralegal A.A.S.

Toni Celina Cwiertniewski of Waterford, majoring in Business: Fashion Buying & Merchandising A.A.S.

Tyler C. Mone of Mechanicville, majoring in Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies A.A.

Nadia Alexandra Nowak of Clifton Park, majoring in Business: Sports & Recreation Management A.A.S.

Lynn A. Sherman of Waterford, majoring in Business: Accounting A.A.S.

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Local Students Elected to Phi Beta Kappa at SUNY Geneseo

GENESEO, NY (04/07/2015)(readMedia)-- Faculty members at the State University of New York at Geneseo have elected a new group of students to the college's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most widely known academic honor society. Students from the junior and senior classes are selected each spring for membership into the organization. New inductees from this area are:

Sarah Nafis of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Michael Yee of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Robert Krupanich Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA (04/08/2015)(readMedia)-- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to announce that Robert Krupanich of Clifton Park, N.Y., was recently initiated into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Krupanich was initiated at State University of New York at Potsdam.

131 Students Receive 2014-2015 Susan Sutton Smith Award

ONEONTA, NY (04/10/2015)(readMedia)-- A total of 131 students received the SUNY Oneonta 2014-2015 Susan Sutton Smith Award for academic excellence. To be eligible for the award, a student must be a freshman, sophomore or junior with a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.

Student award winners receive a certificate, a gift card to the campus bookstore, and an invitation to attend the annual Susan Sutton Smith Lecture and reception. Dr. Joseph Pignato, associate professor of music at SUNY Oneonta, will deliver this year's lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in the Craven Lounge of the college's Morris Conference Center. Pignato is the 21st recipient of the Susan Sutton Smith Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence, created to recognize faculty achievement outside the classroom and named in memory of the late SUNY Oneonta professor of English.

The following area students received the 2014-2015 Susan Sutton Smith Award for academic excellence:

Nathan Laing of Waterford (12188), whose major is Geography;

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park (12065), whose major is English;

Connor Chapman of Clifton Park (12065), whose major is Meteorology;

Connor Killane of Clifton Park (12065), whose major is Business Economics;

Margaret Sanderson Inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma

ONEONTA, NY (04/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY, was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, on April 9. Sanderson, who is majoring in Early/Elementary Education, is a member of the Cross Country & Track & Field team at SUNY Oneonta.