Becker graduates class of 2015

WORCESTER, Mass. — The following residents were part of Becker College’s Class of 2015, which graduated during the college’s 227th commencement ceremony, held on May 9 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Local students who earned degrees include: Hilary McEwen of Sanford, received a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science and an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. Indya Grant of Eliot, received an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology; and Lisabeth Madden of Saco, received an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology.

Lasell College announces dean’s list

NEWTON, Mass. — Several local residents have made the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester at Lasell College in Newton, Massachusetts. Named to the dean’s list are: Tatum Schladenhauffen of South Berwick, a member of the Class of 2016, majoring in IDS elementary education; Cameron Wiewel of Kennebunk, a member of the Class of 2016, majoring in communication; Brittany Stutes of Ogunquit, a member of the Class of 2018, majoring in management; and Julie Young of North Berwick, a member of the Class of 2018, majoring in fashion communication and promotion.

Keene State announces dean’s list

KEENE, N.H. — Local students were named to the Keene State spring dean’s list. They include: Bernard Deshaies and Amber Perkins, both of Biddeford; Mariah MacDonald of Eliot; Meaghan Morrison, Caroline Hird, Lindsey Kousaie and Tanner Chase, all of York; Lauren Sawyer of Sanford; Ann-Catherine Keating of Kennebunk; and Emily Allinson of Berwick.

Wilkes University awards degree to Kern

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. —Amber Kern of Saco, received a bachelor’s degree in History from Wilkes University this spring.

University of Vermont announces dean’s list

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Local students named to the University of Vermont dean’s list include: Jonathan H. Baker of York, a senior biochemistry major; Lydia J. Hantsche of Wells, a senior mechanical engineering major; Melanie D. Hurrell of Saco, a senior engineering management major; Emily T. Knight of Wells, a senior studio art major; Rachel Merriam of Kennebunk, a senior psychology major; and Noah W. Vaccaro of Kennebunk, a junior mathematics major.

Students graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, N.Y. — The following local students graduated from Clarkson University on May 9: Cassandra Marie Hurd of Lyman, received a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering with a Mathematics minor; and Marc D. Coppi of Hollis, received a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

Local students graduate from Champlain College

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Champlain College’s 137th commencement was held on May 9. Local students who received their degrees from Champlain College include: James Peck of York and Alexander Kirol of Arundel.

Local students graduate from UNH

DURHAM, N.H. — The following local students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the commencement ceremony held May 16 in Durham, New Hampshire: Jennifer Demers of Berwick earning a master’s degree in Psychology, Kara Barner of Berwick earning a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Randall Wallbaum of Berwick earning a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Sovaneka Liek of Berwick earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Michelle Landry of Cape Neddick earning a master’s degree in Public Health, Daniel Thompson of Eliot earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Magna Cum Laude, Elizabeth Barker of Eliot earning a master’s degree in Secondary Education, Emma O’Brien of Eliot earning a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies, Summa Cum Laude, Emma Collins of Eliot earning a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education, Cum Laude, Nong Chrang of Eliot earning a master’s degree in Nursing, Robert Labranche of Eliot earning a master’s degree in Painting, Taygra Longstaff of Eliot earning a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, Brian Zottoli of Kittery earning a master’s degree in Counseling, Chloe Gaudissart of Kittery earning a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Cum Laude, Jane May of Kittery earning a master’s degree in Business Administration, Jennifer Westbrook of Kittery earning a master’s degree in Social Work, Marissa Day of Kittery earning a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems & Business Analytics, Natasha McNally of Kittery earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Stephanie Kuhn of Kittery earning a bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies, Magna Cum Laude, Meaghan Ayer of Kittery Point earning a bachelor’s degree in English, Magna Cum Laude, Denise Prisby of South Berwick earning a master’s degree in Nursing, Elisabeth Farrell of South Berwick earning a master’s degree in Public Administration, John Garnhart of South Berwick earning a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Kody Kaeppel of South Berwick earning a degree in Veterinary Technology, High Honors, Brooke Robertson of York earning a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Summa Cum Laude, Cameron Schilling of York earning a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Samantha Friedman of York earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, Shannon Ramsey of York earning a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Cum Laude, Tracy Keirns of York earning a doctorate degree in Sociology, Keila Grigware of Biddeford earning a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Magna Cum Laude, Laura Letellier of Biddeford earning a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Magna Cum Laude, Margaret McGovern of Lebanon earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication Science & Disorders, Summa Cum Laude, Pamela Smith of Lebanon earning a master’s degree in Liberal Studies, Tyler Demers of Lebanon earning a master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Belle Stewart of Arundel earning a degree in Veterinary Technology, Highest Honors, Kathryn Hand of Kennebunkport earning a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Cum Laude, Mary Dempsey of Kennebunkport earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Emma Shapiro of North Waterboro earning a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Cum Laude, Abigail Huntress of Saco earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication, Molly Wiggin of Saco earning a bachelor’s degree in Health Management & Policy, Benjamin Rideout of Sanford earning a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Summa Cum Laude, Jenna Cote of Sanford earning a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Cum Laude, Jessica Manuel of Sanford earning a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Catherine Caron of Wells earning a bachelor’s degree in Communication Science & Disorders, Magna Cum Laude, Mallory McPherson of Wells earning a bachelor’s degree in Sport Studies and Kelly Piecuch of Buxton earning a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies, Magna Cum Laude.