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Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

Keene State College Student Aubree Williams Earns Place on Dean's List

KEENE, NH (01/05/2017)-- Congratulations to Aubree Williams of Stillwater, who was recently named to the fall 2016 dean's list at Keene State College. Williams was among 1,400 students who were honored for academic excellence in the fall 2016 semester.

Local Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society at HVCC

TROY, NY (01/04/2017)-- Nearly 50 students from Hudson Valley Community College were recently inducted into the Alpha Xi Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for students at two-year colleges. These new members are from the Fall 2016 induction.

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is indicative of academic excellence. Those inducted are matriculated students who have met standards including a grade point average of 3.71 or higher. The college's Alpha Xi Sigma chapter recognizes and promotes scholarship, develops leadership, encourages service and cultivates fellowship among qualified students of the college.

Local students inducted include:

Tyler Frisbee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

James Waller of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Kaitlyn Gunsel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Students Named to Dean's List at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (01/03/2017)-- More than 1,200 students were named to the Fall 2016 Dean's List at Hudson Valley Community College. Local students include:

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Christian Almeida of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program;

Maria Aviles of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program;

Richard Beck of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Samuel Belleville of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Justin Betts of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Savannah Bronson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program;

Christopher Carillo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Nicholas Cavanaugh of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

Rachel Collet of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Nicholas Crodelle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program;

Jovan Cruz of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic academic program;

Thomas Gaunay of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Karissa Hatlee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program;

Matthew Hatlee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program;

Danielle Hyland of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program;

Zachary Hyland of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program;

Anum Jamil of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Administrative Information Management and Technology academic program;

Aamer Khan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Nataliya Kovalchuk of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program;

Pavlo Kovalchuk of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Math & Science academic program;

Sydney Kruth of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Kyle LaMora of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program;

Justin Mandl of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Vada Rae Maryol of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Alan Mastrianni of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Jonathan McCormick of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services - Auto Body Repair academic program;

Ryan McPartlon of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program;

Kathryn Mion of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program;

Carissa Mirella of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Daniel Morgan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program;

Andrew Myers of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Zachary Nelsen of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program;

Katherine Nolan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program;

Ashlee Peck of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Gregory Riley of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program;

Nicholas Russo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Alicia Sala of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Matthew Sawicki of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Sadiya Shams of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Accounting academic program;

Olivia Shipley of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

Amanda Simpson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Rachael Skliutas of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Joshua Street of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program;

Nicholas Stroud of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

Joseph Vega of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program;

Anjanae Williams-Moore of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Phillip Yunginger of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biotechnology academic program;

Usman Zulfi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program;

Lauren Gardner of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Caitlin Garrity of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Dental Assisting academic program;

Michael Laprade of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Meghan Merritt of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Alana Mueller of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

Patrick O'Connor of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Environmental Science academic program;

Heather Cacciotti of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Hannah Dyer of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

Conway Gillespie of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Construction Technology- Building Construction academic program;

Jessica Amoroso of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

Pamela Aprilliano of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Environmental Science academic program;

Aubra-Leigh Blasi of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Michael Buswell of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Math & Science academic program;

Brody Cepiel of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Giovanni D'Ambro of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Monique Davis of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Mariah Day of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program;

Dylan Dobert of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program;

Daniel Farrell of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program;

Anna Gervais of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Sean Grasing of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Jordan Guerrero of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program;

David Kopyc of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Martika Martin of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Nursing academic program;

Katelyn Neff of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Joseph Papura of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Eric Rider of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Anthony Salustri of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Construction Technology- Building Construction academic program;

Andrew Sickels of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Mechatronics academic program;

Ally Slish of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program;

Mason Verdile of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program;

Christinea Wheeler of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic academic program;

Kyrsten Klein of Melrose, who is studying in the Dental Assisting academic program;

Jacob Nazarian of Melrose, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Emma Palladino of Melrose, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Joseph Pignatelli of Melrose, who is studying in the Human Services academic program;

Kevin Rose of Melrose, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

Jonathan Seim of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology- Building Construction academic program;

Suzen Bickford of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program;

Sonia Cyrulik of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Halle Nightingale of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Nursing academic program;

Mackenzie O'Neill of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Digital Marketing academic program;

Alexander Brown of Stillwater, who is studying in the Exercise Science academic program;

Jeffrey DeMarco of Stillwater, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Ryan McCleave of Stillwater, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Peter Simoneau of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic academic program;

Madison Badgley of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Maxwell Bourdeau of Waterford, who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program;

James Cerqua of Waterford, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program;

Amanda Forcucci of Waterford, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Rebecca Healey of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Students Named to President's List at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (01/03/2017)-- Nearly 1,900 students were named to the Fall 2016 President's List at Hudson Valley Community College. Local students include:

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Jhafar Ali of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology- Electronics academic program;

Michael Almaviva of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program;

Dylan Altobelli of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Alexis Amash of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program;

Michaela Ammann of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program;

Wanda Anderson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Surgical Technology academic program;

Wajahat Awan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program;

Katrina Barnard of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Katherine Brockway of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Dustin Bruhns of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program;

Michael Bryant of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program;

Sara Clark of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Health and Wellness academic program;

Dana Collado of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program;

Thomas Czurlanis of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program;

Nicholas DeMarco of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program;

Kevin Desorbo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biotechnology academic program;

Alicia Diodonet of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program;

Kyle Dollard of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Architectural Technology academic program;

Sean Doran of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Vincent Esposito of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Environmental Science academic program;

Gabriella Falco of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

Brittani Fay of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program;

Brianna Feldmaier of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Tyler Frisbee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program;

Jeremy Garguilo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Accounting academic program;

Sarah Grzymala of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Accounting academic program;

Kaitlyn Gunsel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program;

Kristian Gutenmann of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program;

Breanna Harrington of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Stephen Hatalla of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Carrington Hessell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Rebecca Jordan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program;

Kyli Kennedy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Memorial Hospital Nursing academic program;

Paul Kennedy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Kole Kibler of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Maximilian Kiesel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Samaritan Hospital Nursing academic program;

Jonathan King of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Diana Kluball of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biotechnology academic program;

Kevin Knox of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Willow Kogelschatz of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Julie Kunkle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Echocardiography academic program;

Michelle Lambert of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Surgical Technology academic program;

Ashley Lin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Elena Lipnitskaia of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program;

Jameson Louis of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

David Lueck of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program;

Linus Maddock of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Respiratory Care academic program;

Matthew Martin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Angelina Mazza of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Dental Assisting academic program;

Jamie Medick of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Marketing academic program;

Amanda Moore of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Forensic Science Studies academic program;

Max Morand of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Katherine Murphy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program;

Devanshi Patel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Katherine Peters of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Brendan Pickel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program;

Allen Post of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic academic program;

Eric Prescott of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System & Network Administration academic program;

Artemio Punsalang of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design & WWW Programming academic program;

Nicole Purello of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Nida Qureshi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program;

Shannon Ragone of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Ryan Rao of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Brittany Reale of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Zachary Robles-Huff of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Antoinette Rose of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Josh Rosenblum of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program;

Joseph Rotondaro of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program;

Jonathan Schmidt of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program;

Mackenzie Schweikert of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

Angel Seamans of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program;

Paul Severence of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Sally Shannak of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Respiratory Care academic program;

Sarswoti Shrestha of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program;

Abigail Skarbowski of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program;

Kelsey Sousa of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Richard Stephan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Chrysalis Thibodeau of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Accounting academic program;

Jordan Turner of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Accounting academic program;

Jason Tusch of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Elizabeth Van Natten of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Caitlin Waldron of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Humanities and Social Sciences academic program;

James Waller of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program;

Ryan Whimple of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business- Business Administration academic program;

Nicholas Willard of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences- Math & Science academic program;

Robert Wilson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program;

Kabeer Amin of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program;

Derrell Barefield of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program;

John Irwin Burt of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program;

Scott Carpenter of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Nickolas DeLuca of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program;

Griffin Fisher of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Paul Gavett of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Biotechnology academic program;

Rebecca Hayner of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Shannon Horan of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program;

Sierra Kingsley of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program;

Ian Lachhander of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program;

Kayla Larson of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program;

Kimberly Levine of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program;

News from SUNY Potsdam

For more information contact: Alexandra Jacobs Wilke, (315) 267-2918

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (12/30/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 869 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2016 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

  • Brooke Ackerknecht of Stillwater, NY, whose major is Sociology
  • Forest Ashley of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Creative Writing
  • Margaret Carroll of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Speech Communication
  • Torie Keeton of Waterford, NY, whose major is Community Health
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exercise Science
  • Eric McNair of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Chemistry

To achieve the honor of being on the President's List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

News from SUNY Potsdam

For more information contact: Alexandra Jacobs Wilke, (315) 267-2918

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (12/30/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 377 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2016 semester to the College's Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Heather Conti of Stillwater, NY, whose major is Archaeological Studies
  • Heather Conti of Stillwater, NY, whose major is Archaeological Studies
  • Sarah Erno of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exploratory/Undeclared
  • Sarah Erno of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exploratory/Undeclared
  • Kyle Farnell of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exploratory/Undeclared
  • Kyle Farnell of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exploratory/Undeclared
  • Amna Siddiqui of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Politics
  • Amna Siddiqui of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Politics

To achieve the honor of being on the Dean's List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of between 3.25 and 3.49 in the given semester.

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Students Receive Scholarships at Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (12/13/2016)-- Clarkson University has announced recipients of endowed, sponsored, and Share Clarkson scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Brook Julia Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a junior majoring in environmental engineering, received the Clarkson University Parents Endowed Scholarship and the Earle E. Towlson '27 Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

Morgan Jane Bayly of Johnsonville, N.Y., a senior majoring in engineering and management, received the Gus '82 and Magda Mininberg Endowed Scholarship and the J.R. Weston Endowed Scholarship.

Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in computer science, received the William '61 and Elaine Hurd Endowed Scholarship.

Joseph Fraser of Halfmoon, N.Y., a freshman majoring in chemical engineering, received the Anthony J. Palumbo, MD '60 and Phyllis A. Palumbo Chemical and Bio-Molecular Engineering Endowed Scholarship.

Lucien D'Acchille of Valley Falls, N.Y., a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, received the Charles S. Ehrlich '56 Sponsored Scholarship.

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Union College announces fall student athletes

SCHENECTADY, NY (09/27/2016)-- Meet the Union College students who are participating in fall sports at the College.

Alyssa Bonesteel, of Melrose, NY is a member of the women's volleyball team.

Jeff Taylor, of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the men's ice hockey team.

Valerie Taylor, of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the women's soccer team.

SUNY Canton Celebrates its 2016 Incoming Class

CANTON, NY (10/03/2016)-- Nearly 700 first-time full-time freshmen began their studies at SUNY Canton for the fall 2016 semester.

"Our newest students are now actively engaged in their classes and everyone is commenting on what a wonderful addition they are to our campus," said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. "We are all very glad that they chose SUNY Canton."

The college offers 22 bachelor's degree programs, 21 associate degree programs, and five professional certificate programs. Additionally, nine of the college's bachelor's degrees are fully online.

Among those students who recently began their SUNY Canton education are:

  • Samuel D. Lawrence, a SUNY Canton Law Enforcement Leadership major from Halfmoon, NY, 12065. Lawrence is a 2016 graduate of Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Anthony P. Clements, a SUNY Canton Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology major from Mechanicville, NY, 12118. Clements is a 2016 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

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Local residents graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, Mass. (Grassroots Newswire) September 15, 2016 – The following
local residents have graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in
Boston, Mass.

* Colin D. Young of Rexford (12148)

* Carlee May Yavaniski of Valley Falls (12185)

The school held its summer commencement on Aug. 21, 2016.

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Area students earn Presidential Scholarships at SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/19/2016)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded Presidential Scholarships to a select group of students who have reserved places at the college for fall 2016.

The scholarships are $18,800 over four years -- $4,700 a year -- for students residing on campus. Off-campus Presidential Scholarships are $2,350 a year. For outstanding non-New York state students, the award can be up to $60,000 over fours years, in combination with a Destination Oswego Scholarship.

The following students from the area earned Presidential Scholarships:

Colton A. Page of Clare Court in Clifton Park, a freshman majoring in marketing

Shawn M. Rousseau of Waite Road in Clifton Park, a sophomore majoring in finance

Area students earn Deans' Awards at SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/19/2016)-- SUNY Oswego has made Deans' Awards to a select group of students from the area who have reserved places at the college starting in fall 2016.

The scholarships are $6,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $42,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.

Olivia R. Castaneda of Gloucester Street in Clifton Park, majoring in zoology, last attended Shenendehowa High School

Noah J. Lisi of Pebble Beach Drive in Clifton Park, majoring in business administration, last attended Shenendehowa High School

Audrey K. Meany of Greensboro Boulevard in Clifton Park, majoring in wellness management, last attended Shenendehowa High School

Sabrina R. Ventrano of Trevor Court in Clifton Park, majoring in marketing, last attended Shenendehowa High School

Justin Akin of Madigan Road in Schaghticoke, majoring in finance, last attended Hoosic Valley High School

Timothy Doss of Stillwater receives merit award at SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/19/2016)-- Timothy W. Doss of Stillwater has received a Transfer Achievement Scholarship as a new transfer student at SUNY Oswego.

Doss reserved a place for fall 2016 at Oswego, majoring in graphic design. He last studied at Adirondack Community College and was scheduled to begin classes Aug. 29 at Oswego.

Kyle McFarland of Halfmoon receives Merit Scholarship at SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/19/2016)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded a Merit Scholarship to Kyle McFarland of Halfmoon. The award recognizes past academic achievement and potential for success.

McFarland reserved a place in the incoming class for fall 2016, majoring in computer science. He last studied at Shenendehowa High School, and was scheduled to begin classes Aug. 29 at Oswego.

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Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

Area transfer students to attend SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/04/2016)-- More than 675 transfer students have reserved places at SUNY Oswego for fall 2016. Classes start Aug. 29. Those from the area are as follows:

Taylor J. Vavruick of Saxony Street in Clifton Park intends to major in wellness management

Joseph W. Campo of Commons Boulevard in Halfmoon intends to major in psychology

Timothy W. Doss of Gronczniak Road in Stillwater intends to major in graphic design

Michael Mcmanus of Castle Drive in Stillwater intends to major in broadcasting and mass communication

Ryan J. Heslin of State Route 67 in Valley Falls intends to major in biology

Area students to attend SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/04/2016)-- More than 1,400 students have reserved places as freshmen at SUNY Oswego. Fall 2016 classes will begin Aug. 29. Students from the area include the following:

Olivia R. Castaneda of Gloucester Street in Clifton Park last attended Shenendehowa High School, and intends to major in zoology

Noah J. Lisi of Pebble Beach Drive in Clifton Park last attended Shenendehowa High School, and intends to major in business administration

Audrey K. Meany of Greensboro Boulevard in Clifton Park last attended Shenendehowa High School, and intends to major in wellness management

James B. Murray of Redfield Park in Clifton Park last attended Shenendehowa High School, and intends to major in (undeclared to date)

Colton A. Page of Clare Court in Clifton Park last attended Shenendehowa High School, and intends to major in marketing

Shawn M. Rousseau of Waite Road in Clifton Park last attended Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, and intends to major in finance

Sabrina R. Ventrano of Trevor Court in Clifton Park last attended Shenendehowa High School, and intends to major in marketing

Marc S. DiRaimo of Putnam Court in Halfmoon last attended Shenendehowa High School, and intends to major in electrical and computer engineering

Kyle McFarland of Cindy Lane in Halfmoon last attended Shenendehowa High School, and intends to major in computer science

Ryan H. Gannon of Master Street in Johnsonville last attended Hoosic Valley High School, and intends to major in geology

Justin Akin of Madigan Road in Schaghticoke last attended Hoosic Valley High School, and intends to major in finance

Angela C. Lawrence of Cooks Court in Waterford last attended Shenendehowa High School, and intends to major in childhood education

University at Albany Announces Spring Graduates

ALBANY, NY (08/08/2016)-- The University at Albany congratulates the more than 2,800 students who graduated in May 2016.

Students from your area include:

Mary Marino of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Social Work.

Meagan Slater of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

Matthew P Ledwith of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Political Science.

Catherine Basila of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Educational Psychology.

Michael Stahl of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

Kara Hogan of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Educational Psychology.

Bridget Leonard of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Linsey Marchione of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Communication.

Kyle Williams of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Curriculum Development & Instructional Technology.

Kenneth Shen of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Economics.

Sara Roddy of Schaghticoke, who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration.

Brittany Dawson of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Social Work.

Brian Desroches of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Economics.

Justin Brignola of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

Shailesh Kumar Madisetti of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Nanoscale Science&Engineering.

Elizabeth Perry of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Social Work.

Rachel Vancavage of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Public Health.

Benjamin McCormack of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Social Work.

Lauren Mazzotta of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Special Education & Literacy I.

Joshua Flagler of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Computer Science.

Christian Signor of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

Craig Johnson of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Comp Science and Applied Math.

Eve Borden of Waterford, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Nanoscale Engineering-Honors.

Erin Rousseau of Clifton Park, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Nanoscale Science-Honors.

Rida Saeed of Clifton Park, who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary - Public Health.

Brianna Stone of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Biology.

Luke Brignola of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Economics.

Nasibah Elmi of Clifton Park, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Interdis-Globalization Studies.

Nicole Case of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Literacy.

Mitsul Kacharia of Clifton Park, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Nanoscale Engineering-Honors.

Deanna Soucie of Mechanicville, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Nanoscale Engineering.

Hollis Zecca of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Actuarial and Mathematical Sci.

Sarrah Essa of Clifton Park, who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in English.

Christa Follano of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Sociology.

Tooba Rehman of Clifton Park, who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Biology.

Samuel Decelle of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Rhetoric and Communication.

Kayleigh Cox of Melrose, who graduated with a degree in Social Work.

Ryan Decota of Stillwater, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration.

Brandon Tecler of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Accounting.

Modupe Loye of Waterford, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Psychology.

Alyssa Szalowski of Clifton Park, who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration.

Atry Moats of Mechanicville, who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Interdis-Globalization Studies.

Erin Gardner of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Art - Studio.

William Golden of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Computer Science-Combined.

Saluja Vijayan of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

Dwane Hoyt of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Art - Studio.

Daniel Twardowski of Waterford, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration.

Samantha Phillips of Waterford, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Biology.

Marissa Petta of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Curriculum Development & Instructional Technology.

Haylie Sullivan of Clifton Park, who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Psychology.

Lucy Belkevich-Manupella of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Sociology.

Celeste Seltenreich of Clifton Park, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Sociology.

Jessica Pipino of Schaghticoke, who graduated with a degree in Literacy.

Michael Harrington of Clifton Park, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Biology.

Amanda Burton of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Biology.

Shibani Prabakar of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Computer Science.

Megan Lounsbury of Clifton Park, who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Rhetoric and Communication.

Erin Dauerer of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Biometry and Statistics.

Roland Van Zandt of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Taxation.

Faridah Adeyemi of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Sociology.

Juan Correa of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

Cody Miller of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Computer Science.

Meghan Baxter of Clifton Park, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Social Welfare.

Sara Tudor of Clifton Park, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Interdis-Biochm and Molecular Bi.

Matthew Gilliam of Mechanicville, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Accounting.

Jennifer Hines of Waterford, who graduated with a degree in Economics.

Housna Rasoully of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Interdisciplinary - Public Health.

Elizabeth Hoffman of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Rhetoric and Communication.

Natalia Wolosen of Schaghticoke, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Social Welfare.

Jessi Corrigan of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Social Work.

Kristin Qua of Valley Falls, who graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Megan Macarelli of Clifton Park, who graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Psychology.

Abbey Lavazzo of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Social Work.

Holly Smith of Mechanicville, who graduated with a degree in Social Work.

Verushka Freire of Clifton Park, who graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice.

Monica Marra Named to UD Spring 2016 Dean's List

IRVING, TX (08/09/2016)-- Monica Marra of Clifton Park, New York, has been named to the University of Dallas Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester for earning a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Marra is majoring in Theology.

Spring 2016 graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

TROY, NY (08/10/2016)-- Students who earned degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -- May, 2016

Hailey Beyer of Clifton Park earned a Bachelors in Architecture

Kirthana Bhat of Clifton Park earned a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Stuart Curtis of Clifton Park earned a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Okan Kaya of Clifton Park earned a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering

Yeonsoo Park of Clifton Park earned a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Union College announces annual Dean's List honorees

SCHENECTADY, NY (08/04/2016)-- Students with at least a 3.50 grade point average were honored with the academic achievement.

Elizabeth Andonie of Clifton Park, NY; Andonie is a member of the Class of 2019 majoring in Liberal Arts (Sciences).

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

Alexa Caruso of Waterford, NY; Caruso is a member of the Class of 2019 majoring in Biochemistry.

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

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

Margaret McCormick of Clifton Park, NY; McCormick is a member of the Class of 2019 majoring in Political Science.

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

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Academic Departments at Hudson Valley Community College Honor Local Students

TROY, NY (07/27/2016)-- Nearly 200 of Hudson Valley Community College's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards this spring. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Students are selected for honors by faculty and departmental administrative staff. Local students honored include:

Richard Osborne of Mechanicville, who received the BBL Construction Services Scholarship, which is given to a graduate continuing in the field of civil engineering with an emphasis in construction management and who demonstrates outstanding abilities.

Katherine Greene of Clifton Park, who received the HVCC Dental Hygiene Faculty Memorial Award, which is given to a Dental Hygiene senior who has sustained the highest GPA, and recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

Michael Felthousen of Waterford, who received the Seton Award for Outstanding Patient Care, which is given to a graduating Nursing student who has shown outstanding patient care during his or her studies.

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, who received the Award for Academic Achievement in Anatomy and Physiology, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the areas of anatomy and physiology.

Martika Martin of Mechanicville, who received the Award for Academic Achievement in Anatomy and Physiology, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the areas of anatomy and physiology.

Laura Labbe of Clifton Park, who received the Academic Excellence in Earth Science, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the study of earth science.

Elise Marson of Clifton Park, who received the The English Department Four L Award: Celebrating Language, Literature, Learning and Laughter, which is presented to a graduating senior in a Liberal Arts or Individual Studies program who has excelled in English.

Leah VonFricken of Mechanicville, who received the Threads Writing Award, which is presented to students whose work is considered among the best published in the 2016 edition of Threads, the English Department's literary magazine.

Erica Shudt of Melrose, who received the The Donna Costello Memorial Award for Excellence in Psychology, which is given to the most outstanding member of the graduating class who is pursuing the study of psychology.

Davra Sanangelo of Clifton Park, who received the Award for Excellence in Human Services, which is given to an outstanding member of the Human Services graduating class.

Christine Thompson of Waterford, who received the Award for Excellence in Chemical Dependency Counseling, which is given to an outstanding member of the Chemical Dependency Counseling graduating class.

Joshua Fontana of Schaghticoke, who received the Clarkson University Transfer Leadership Award, which is given to individuals considering transfer to Clarkson University who will qualify for a partial tuition scholarship should he/she choose to enroll at the university following graduation from Hudson Valley Community College.