The Express Newspaper August 27, 2015

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

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Recent Graduates of Hartwick College,

Rebecca Christoffel, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Ann and Thomas Christoffel. Christoffel majored in business administration. She participated in Women's Varsity Cross Country and Delta Delta G.

Jennifer Knapp, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Heather and Edward Knapp. At Hartwick, Knapp majored in psychology. She also participated in Honors Program.

Kathryn Daley Joins Tau Phi Zeta Honor Society for Veterinary Technology Students

CANTON, NY (08/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Kathryn Daley of Mechanicville, NY, 12118, was inducted into Tao Phi Zeta honor society during the Spring 2015 semester at SUNY Canton. Daley graduated from Mechanicville High School in 2011 and recently graduated from the Veterinary Technology Bachelor of Science program.

Tau Phi Zeta recognizes the academic achievement, scholarship, leadership, character and professional excellence of students in the college's veterinary medicine programs. To qualify for induction, students must achieve at 3.5 GPA and demonstrate a love of animals.

Union College announces annual Dean's List honorees

SCHENECTADY, NY (08/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Students with at least a 3.50 grade point average were honored with the academic achievement.

Alyssa Bonesteel of Melrose, NY; Bonesteel is a member of the Class of 2017, majoring in Political Science and Russian and Eastern European Studies.

Matthew Drum of Clifton Park, NY; Drum is a member of the Class of 2018, majoring in Bioengineering.

Gregory Geisel of Clifton Park, NY; Geisel is a member of the Class of 2017, majoring in Biology.

Samantha Griffiths of Stillwater, NY; Griffiths is a member of the Class of 2015, majoring in Electrical Engineering and English.

Brandon Jones of Mechanicville, NY; Jones is a member of the Class of 2016, majoring in Biochemistry.

Molly Maloney of Waterford, NY; Maloney is a member of the Class of 2015, majoring in Psychology.

Erin Wade of Waterford, NY; Wade is a member of the Class of 2016, majoring in English.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Rachael Shine earns Academic Honors from USTFCCCA

ONEONTA, NY (07/24/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachael Shine, a Sophomore from Clifton Park, NY and majoring in Psychology was named a 2015 USTFCCCA Division III Scholar Athlete for their performance in the classroom.

Monica Marra Named to UDallas Dean's List

IRVING, TX (07/24/2015)(readMedia)-- Monica Marra of Clifton Park, N.Y., has been named to the University of Dallas Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester for earning a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Marra is majoring in Theology.

Area students to attend SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (07/17/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 1,500 students have reserved places as freshmen at SUNY Oswego, including several local residents. Fall 2015 classes will begin Aug. 24.

Adam Knapp of Nadeau Road in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Ryan T. Mchale of Lincoln Town Drive in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Thomas R. Osborn of Leonardo Drive in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater. She is a graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Alexandria F. Willard of Champlain Road in Stillwater. She is a graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Matthew V. Pugliano of Copperfield Drive in Waterford. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Area transfer students to attend SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (07/24/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 640 transfer students have reserved places at SUNY Oswego for fall 2015, among them several area residents. Classes start Aug. 24.

William Hewitt of Hollandale Lane in Clifton Park. He last studied at Fulton-Montgomery Community College, and plans to major in public justice at Oswego.

Heath Mabeus of Madison Way in Clifton Park. He last studied at SUNY Albany, and plans to major in accounting at Oswego.

Zachary Melite of Old Coach Road in Clifton Park. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in human resource management at Oswego.

Nicholas Pishkula of Lincoln Town Drive in Clifton Park. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in English at Oswego.

Ciara Tobin of Bluestone Roadg in Clifton Park. She last studied at Alfred University, and plans to major in graphic design at Oswego.

Nicholas Devito of Tallmadge Place in Mechanicville. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in broadcasting and mass communication at Oswego.

Stephen DiCerce of Saratoga Avenue in Mechanicville. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in software engineering at Oswego.

Tyler Mone of North Sixth Avenue in Mechanicville. He last studied at Herkimer County Community College, and plans to major in broadcasting and mass communication at Oswego.

Paul Vermilyea of North Third Avenue in Mechanicville. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in business administration at Oswego.

Christopher Carmel of Mountainview Drive in Waterford. He last studied at Hudson Valley Community College, and plans to major in business administration at Oswego.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Alexis Mone Graduates with the Roger Williams University Class of 2015

BRISTOL, RI (07/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Alexis Mone graduates with the Roger Williams University Class of 2015.

Alexis Mone, a resident of Mechanicville, NY, 12118 was among more than 1,123 students from Roger Williams University to receive their degree as part of the Class of 2015.

Local Residents Named to RIT Dean's List

ROCHESTER, NY (07/15/2015)(readMedia)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for spring semester 2014-2015. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

  • Jenna Ammerall of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Deanna Campagnola of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Meghan Connor of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Kevin Cosgrove of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Cheryl Fang of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Samantha Herman of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Leah Hofgesang of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Kevin Leonard of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Erin Logan of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Erika McCarthy of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Clancy Morgan of Melrose (12121)
  • Anna Raleigh of Waterford (12188)
  • Jordan Rosario of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Chelsea Schadewald of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Yaohang Wang of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Dana Wright of Clifton Park (12065)
  • Matthew Zeosky of Clifton Park (12065)
Dean's List at University of Delaware
NEWARK, DE (07/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester.

Sara Beidl of Clifton Park NY(12065)

Christina Capobianco of Clifton Park NY(12065)

Alaina Smith of Clifton Park NY(12065)

Danielle daCunha of Clifton Park NY(12065)

News from SUNY Oneonta

275 New Students Awarded Scholarships

ONEONTA, NY (07/15/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oneonta has awarded scholarships to 270 freshman and five transfer students who will begin their studies at SUNY Oneonta in the fall 2015 semester. Since 2000, the college and its related College at Oneonta Foundation have more than tripled the number of scholarships available to SUNY Oneonta students, and more than $4 million is awarded each year.

The following area students received scholarships to attend SUNY Oneonta this fall:

Emma Cohen of Stillwater received the Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $6470 per year. Cohen, who plans to major in Political Science, is a graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Danielle Darrow of Stillwater received the Oneonta Auxiliary Services Merit Scholarship in the amount of $2000 per year. Darrow, who plans to major in Criminal Justice, is a graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Jordan Gougler of Clifton Park received the Catskill Scholarship in the amount of $4000 per year. Gougler, who hasn't decided on a major yet, is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Jessica Koury of Stillwater received the Catskill Scholarship in the amount of $4000 per year. Koury, who plans to major in Biology, is a graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Constance Krause of Clifton Park received the Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $6470 per year. Krause, who plans to major in Professional Accounting, is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

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

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Albany Law School Celebrates 2015 Graduates

ALBANY, NY (07/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Albany Law School celebrated its most recent graduates at the school's 164th Commencement, held May 15, 2015, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

The following students earned their J.D. degree from the law school:

Jacqueline Goralczyk of Clifton Park (12065)

Carole Ann Kinnaw of Clifton Park (12065)

Danielle Quinn of Clifton Park (12065)

SUNY Cortland

Ryan McBride of Mechanicville has been named to the Dean's List at SUNY Cortland.

Local Students Named to The College of Saint Rose Dean's List for Spring 2015

ALBANY, NY (07/01/2015)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 733 students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester.

Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for the Dean's List.

Students from this area who are on the Dean's List for spring 2015 are:

Corrine Furjanic of Clifton Park, NY

Taylor Grupinski of Clifton Park, NY

Eden Loeffel of Clifton Park, NY

Jennifer Nelson of Clifton Park, NY

Emily Ruchlicki of Clifton Park, NY

Christina Destefano of Mechanicville, NY

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, NY

Rachael Garrow of Stillwater, NY

Sophia Laposta of Clifton Park, NY

Jessica Lopez of Clifton Park, NY

Nicolette Miciotta of Mechanicville, NY

MacKenzie Mitchell of Valley Falls, NY

Marissa Napolitano of Clifton Park, NY

Eric Treacy of Clifton Park, NY

Sarah Watson of Clifton Park, NY

Francesca Connelly of Clifton Park, NY

Sharon Denman of Clifton Park, NY

Katherine Greco of Waterford, NY

Audrey Moylan of Waterford, NY

Daniel Priddle of Mechanicville, NY

Sydney Ritchie-liddle of Valley Falls, NY

Scott Whitney of Waterford, NY

 

Former Shenendehowa High School student graduates from Colgate University

HAMILTON, NY (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- Joshua Ellis, a Philosophy major, from Clifton Park, NY, 12065 is a member of the Colgate University Class of 2015.

Students named to Dean's List at Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester at Grove City College.

Students eligible for the Dean's List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean's List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean's List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0.

Kaitlin Bartlett was named to the Dean's List with Distinction. Kaitlin was a junior Psychology-BS major. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. (12065)

Kristin Bartlett was named to the Dean's List with Distinction. Kristin was a junior Biology major. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. (12065)

Julie Fijal was named to the Dean's List with Distinction. Julie was a sophmore Exercise Science major. Julie is a 2013 graduate of Loudonville Christian School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fijal (Elizabeth) from Clifton Park, NY. (12065)

Amy Melnik was named to the Dean's List with High Distinction. Amy was a senior PreK-8 Special Education major. Amy is a 2011 graduate of Homeschooled and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melnik (Lisabeth) from Clifton Park, NY. (12065)

Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Lafayette College

EASTON, PA (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park (12065) has been named to the 2015 spring semester Dean's List at Lafayette College for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve at least a 3.60 semester grade point average on a scale of 4.0. Albagli is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

SUNY Oswego lists area recipients of bachelor's degrees

OSWEGO, NY (06/25/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego recently recognized those who completed baccalaureate studies in spring 2015, including several area residents.

A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude, with highest honor (grade averages of 3.8 to 4.0); magna cum laude, with great honor (grade averages of 3.6 to 3.79); and cum laude, with honor (grade averages of 3.30 to 3.59).

Commencement to honor the more than 1,000 recipients of undergraduate degrees and more than 100 who earned graduate degrees and certificates took place May 16 at Marano Campus Center Convocation Hall.

Allison S. Cady of Barney Road in Clifton Park, bachelor of science degree in childhood education, cum laude

Mike J. Ferraro of Green Meadow Drive in Clifton Park, bachelor of arts degree in communication and social interaction

Thomas J. Goodwin of Keepsake Lane in Clifton Park, bachelor of arts degree in public justice

Jenna A. Johnson of Trice Drive in Clifton Park, bachelor of arts degree in psychology, magna cum laude

Brian J. Krohl of Heather Drive in Clifton Park, bachelor of science degree in business administration

Michael D. Olender of Brookline Drive in Clifton Park, bachelor of arts degree in theater

Domonique M. Valenti of Equinox Court in Clifton Park, bachelor of science degree in adolescence education, cum laude

Connor M. Gannon of Master Street in Johnsonville, bachelor of arts degree in broadcasting and mass communication

Candice L. Knibbs of Hulin Street in Mechanicville, bachelor of arts degree in creative writing

Kyle M. Starks of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville, bachelor of arts degree in public justice

Kelsey N. Thomas of Smith Road in Mechanicville, bachelor of science degree in zoology, magna cum laude

Ronald R. McKay of Towpath Lane in Waterford, bachelor of science degree in marketing

Andrea Mastropietro of Mechanicville, NY Earns master's of social work from Springfield College

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/25/2015)(readMedia)-- Andrea Mastropietro of Mechanicville, NY, (12118) has earned a master's of social work degree in Social Work from Springfield College for studies completed in 2015.

Renee Loeffel, of Clifton Park, has been named to the Spring Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire

DURHAM, NH (06/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Renee Loeffel, of Clifton Park, has earned Highest Honors for the spring semester of the 2014-2015 academic year at the University of New Hampshire.

Danielle Sullivan of Clifton Park, NY has successfully completed all degree requirements of the Dental Hygiene program and is a Registered Dental Hygienist.

FARMINGDALE, NY (06/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Danielle Sullivan of Clifton Park, NY has successfully completed all degree requirements of the Dental Hygiene program and is a registered Dental Hygienist. This achievement was recognized at the pinning ceremony, a cherished tradition that symbolizes each student's pledge to excellence in the health care profession. Proud family and friends joined to celebrate the pinning of the graduates.

Sara Murphy of Waterford graduates from the University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, RI (06/29/2015)(readMedia)-- The University of Rhode Island and families recently celebrated the achievements of more than 660 students who received their master's or doctoral degrees at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at the Thomas M. Ryan Center on the Kingston Campus.

Graduate student Sara E Murphy of Waterford, NY, received a Doctor of Philosophy in English.

 

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

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