Bosse recognized at nursing ceremony

CASTLETON, Vt. — Castleton nursing student Stephanie Bosse, of Saco, was recently recognized at the annual Castleton Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

York resident presents senior capstone

ITHACA, N.Y. — Connor Brown of York, a senior business administration major in the School of Business at Ithaca College and member of the Leadership Scholars Program, presented his senior capstone to highlight who he has become as a leader and scholar during his undergraduate experience.

Campbell graduates with honors

NEW LONDON, N.H. — Diana Campbell of Kennebunk graduated from Colby-Sawyer College on May 9. Campbell, a member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science.

Polytechnic Institute announces scholars

WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Polytechnic Institute has announced the following local students as Charles O. Thompson Scholars for the 2014-15 academic year: Matthew Piazza of York, a first-year student majoring in computer science and Cote Taylor of Lyman, a first-year student majoring in mechanical engineering.

Students named to Colby-Sawyer dean’s list

NEW LONDON, N.H. —The following local students made the spring 2015 dean’s list at Colby-Sawyer College: Alana Jeralds of Berwick, Taylor Baran of Kittery, Diana Campbell of Kennebunk and Arlyn Boulard of Waterboro.

Jeralds graduates with honors

NEW LONDON, N.H. — Alana Jeralds of Berwick graduated Cum Laude from Colby-Sawyer College on Saturday, May 9 with a bachelor’s degree in media studies. Prior to Commencement, Jeralds was recognized at the annual Scholars and Leaders Ceremony with the Media Studies Baccalaureate Award and for her membership in Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society of the National Communication Association.

Zafirson graduates from Susquehanna University

SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Blake Zafirson, of Saco, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration as Susquehanna University closed its 157th academic year with annual commencement exercises on May 10.

Local students receive honors at Susquehanna

SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Local students who graduated with honors from Susquehanna University include: Erica Meader, of Saco, graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology and Victoria Balsamo, of Saco, graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Local students graduate from Bryant University

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University held its 152nd Commencement on Saturday, May 16. The following local students were among the graduates: Jesse Cotty of North Berwick, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in global supply chain management Cum Laude; Megan Crepeau of Biddeford, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in marketing; Bridgette Kosek of York, earned a degree in business administration in marketing Magna Cum Laude; and Molly Morrison of York, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in marketing.

Gross graduates from Lyndon State College

LYNDONVILLE, Vt. — Scott Gross of York received a bachelor of science in mountain recreation management from Lyndon State College at its 103rd commencement ceremony on May 17.

Polytechnic Institute announces dean’s list

WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents were among 1,166 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute named to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2015 semester: Matthew Piazza of York, a first year student majoring in computer science; Nathaniel Porter of Old Orchard Beach, a junior majoring in biomedical engineering; and Cote Taylor of Lyman, a first year student majoring in mechanical engineering.

Students earn degrees at Lehigh University

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — More than 1,900 Lehigh University students were awarded bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees during the 147th Spring 2015 Commencement ceremonies, including James McDermott of Old Orchard Beach, who received a master’s degree in engineering and Luke Darling of Wells who received a bachelor’s degree in science and engineering.

Gil inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa

BOSTON, Mass. — Samantha Gil of Sanford was inducted into the Emmanuel College circle of national leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa in April 2015.

Membership in Omicron Delta Kappa is granted to students who demonstrate leadership in athletics, campus or community service, social and religious activities, campus government, creative and performing arts, journalism and media, and scholarship. Undergraduate students who are juniors and seniors and rank in the upper 35 percent of their class are eligible for membership.