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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Champlain College Welcomes Elizabeth Fraser to the Class of 2019

BURLINGTON, VT (09/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Fraser of Mechanicville, NY is enrolled at Champlain College for the fall 2015 semester. Elizabeth Fraser is a first-year student studying Game Art and Animation. In August, Champlain College welcomed one of its largest classes to its Burlington, Vt. campus.

Class of 2019 begins at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the 2015-2016 school year

TROY, NY (09/09/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 1,400 freshmen joined the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute community on August 31 with the first day of classes. They hail from 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and from countries all over the world.

Noah Augustine of Clifton Park, NY

Luke Bateman of Schaghticoke, NY

Thomas Bell of Waterford, NY

Jeffrey Carr of Waterford, NY

Pierre Fabris of Clifton Park, NY

Aidan Gorby of Clifton Park, NY

Jiyu Hu of Mechanicville, NY

Andrew Lashombe of Clifton Park, NY

Devin Lematty of Clifton Park, NY

Harrison Ma of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph Osaheni of Clifton Park, NY

Sydney Ruzicka of Waterford, NY

Andrew Travis of Stillwater, NY

Megan Walsh of Valley Falls, NY

 

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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