Students return from intensive research projects

WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents were among 21 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute who recently completed intense, hands-on research projects: Kelly Beisswanger of Wells is a junior majoring in mechanical engineering who completed a project in Namibia titled Invasive Plant Species Management in Gibeon, Namibia; Casey Brown of Eliot is a junior majoring in aerospace engineering who completed a project in Zurich titled Broadening the Impact of a Low-Cost Heath Pump Fruit Dryer; and Nathaniel Porter of Old Orchard Beach is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering who completed a project in India titled Assessing Public Healthcare Infrastructure in Kamand.

MSSM hosts 20th Commencement

 LIMESTONE—Forty-five students throughout Maine and beyond graduated from the Maine School of Science and Mathematics during commencement exercises that took place on June 1 in the Boothby Auditorium. York County MSSM’s graduates included:  Ethan Eymontt of Cape Neddick and Andrew Reilley of West Kennebunk.

Perez participates in internship program

ORONO, Maine —Laura Perez, of Biddeford, an international affairs major at the University of Maine is an intern participating in the 2015 Maine Government Summer Internship Program that began May 26. Through the program, college students intern in various state agencies.

The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine administers the 2015 Maine Government Summer Internship Program ”“ a full-time, 12-week, paid work experience.

Students’ majors include political science, economics, engineering and environmental science. Most study at in-state colleges and universities, while others are Maine residents pursuing their education out of state.

For many years, the program has offered a unique opportunity for talented college students to work within Maine state government. Interns provide valuable assistance to state agencies while gaining practical and professional skills in their fields of study. Most interns are based in Augusta, while others travel to work in various parts of the state.

Prescott graduates from the University of Mary Washington

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Sabia C. Prescott of York graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics. She received departmental honors in English, linguistics, and communication.

Bridget O’Keefe earns spot on YSU president’s list

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Bridget O’Keefe of Sanford, has been named to the president’s list at Youngstown State University for the spring 2015 semester. O’Keefe is majoring in social work.

Local resident receives degrees from Michigan Tech

HOUGHTON, Mich. — Erik Leslie, son of Barbara and Scott Leslie, graduate of Kennebunk High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at Michigan Technological University at spring commencement on May 2.

York County students graduate from Saint Anselm College

Manchester, N.H. — The following local students graduated from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. on May 17: Elizabeth V. Antaya earned a bachelor’s degree and majored in nursing, Lyndsay S. Davis earned a bachelor’s degree and majored in nursing and Danielle Elizabeth Puopolo earned a bachelor’s degree and majored in psychology, all of Berwick; Griffin J. Roberge of South Berwick earned a bachelor’s degree and majored in politics; and Franklin Joseph Taylor of York earned a bachelor’s degree and majored in sociology.

Local resident graduates from Salve Regina University

NEWPORT, R.I. — Kaitlin Mackenzie of Kennebunk graduated from Salve Regina University cum laude on May 17 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Mackenzie is a member of Alpha Mu Alpha international honor society of the American Marketing Association, and Sigma Beta Delta national honor society for business students.

O’Brien named to Curry College dean’s list

MILTON, Mass. — Cooper O’Brien of Saco has been named to the Curry College dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester.

Bryant University announces dean’s list

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The spring semester dean’s list at Bryant University includes the following area residents: Avery L. Barros, a junior in international business/marketing from Kennebunk; Thomas A. Carlin, a senior in actuarial mathematics from Lebanon; Jesse T. Cotty, a senior in global supply chain management from North Berwick; Megan M. Crepeau, a senior in marketing, and Nathan B. Crepeau, a junior in management, both of Biddeford; Bridgette A.Kosek, a senior in marketing from York; Samuel P. Legere, a sophomore in actuarial mathematics from Saco; and Connor C. Pease, a sophomore in business administration from Wells.

Local students on Hofstra’s spring dean’s list

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. —Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the spring 2015 dean’s list for their outstanding academic achievement. Among the local students who earned a spot on the dean’s list were: Alec Buchina of Kennebunk, Hannah Dolan of Eliot, Benjamin Lawlor of York and Taylor Ligay of Shapleigh.

Jane Miller graduates from Union College

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Jane Miller of Kennebunkport graduated as a member of the Class of 2015 at Union College during the college’s 221st commencement exercises on June 14. Miller graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in psychology and visual arts. Miller is a 2011 graduate of Hyde School.

Megan Barrett Named to Provost’s List at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, N.Y. — Megan Barrett of West Newfield was among 141 SUNY Oneonta students who earned provost’s list honors for the spring 2015 semester.

Robinson saluted for academic excellence

ONEONTA, N.Y. — Junior Amanda Robinson of Saco is the recipient of The Baker-Simpson Entrepreneurial Fellowship and The Community Bank N.A. Scholarship in Memory of Linda S. French ”˜85. As envisioned by Simon Baker, Class of 1993, and funded by him and his partners, the 2015 Baker-Simpson Fellows will spend their summer immersed in a start-up business where they will contribute to every aspect of the enterprise. Fellows are selected based on their ability to articulate their entrepreneurial spirit and dreams, their academic performance, and the strength of their faculty recommendations.

Auger awarded diploma from Assumption College

WORCESTER, Mass. — Camille Auger of Kennebunk was awarded a bachelor’s degree at Assumption College’s 98th commencement ceremony on May 16, graduating with a major in organizational communication and a minor in English writing.

McKenney makes dean’s list at St. Joseph’s College

SACO — Mira B. McKenney of Saco, daughter of Christopher and Deborah McKenney, made the dean’s list for the fall 2014 and spring 2015 semesters at St. Joseph’s College in Standish.

Shaw achieves honors at Unity College

UNITY — Connor P. Shaw, son of George and Ruth Shaw of Saco, was named to the honors list at Unity College for the spring semester. Shaw is a third year student majoring in conservation/law.

Danton makes dean’s list at St. Leo University

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Peter Danton of Old Orchard Beach, son of William and Anastasia Danton, has made dean’s list for the spring semester at St. Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. He is transferring into the honors program at University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida in the fall. Danton is a graduate of Thornton Academy in Saco, Class of 2014.

Emmanuel College announces spring 2015 dean’s list

BOSTON, Mass. — Emmanuel College named the following local students to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester: Samantha Adams of Sanford, Joel Berger of Cape Neddick, Lauren Boissonnault of Dayton, Eimile Bowden of York, Courtney Burns of York, Katelyn Fink of Sanford, Kierstin Giunco of Saco, Emma Leisentritt of Eliot, Kendyll Martin of Hollis Center, Krista Meserve of Hollis Center, Anna Olsen of Wells, Jacqueline Parent of Dayton, Keyana Reid of York, Eilish Reynolds of York, Sean Speckin of Saco and Seth Woodsum of Arundel.