Campus Notes: Grads and Honors

At the University of Rhode Island's 127th Commencement, more than 3,200 undergraduate and 770 graduate students became the University's newest alumni.
The following residents were among the students who received their undergraduate or graduate degrees. Note that many students have received multiple degrees:
Ashley R. Mccann of Vernon received a BS in Biological Sciences, a BS in Geology and Geological Oceanography and a BS in Wildlife Conservation Biology.
Danielle Marie DuBois of Vernon received a BS in Textiles Fashion Merchandising and Design.
Michelle D. Robertson of Vernon, received a BS in Global Business Management.
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Samantha Schoeneberger, a member of the class of 2013 at Connecticut College and a resident of Vernon, has been named to the Dean's High Honors list for the 2013 spring semester.
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The spring semester Dean's List at Bryant University includes the following area residents:
Gregory Lucente, a Senior in Finance from Vernon.
Christopher ViVenzio, a Sophomore in Undeclared from Vernon.
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The following students received degrees from Western New England University on May 18, 2013.
Kristen E. Brierley of Vernon graduated with a Juris Doctor degree. Brierley graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60.
Kevin J. Murray of Vernon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Murray graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60.
Patrick J. Pilkons of Vernon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. Pilkons graduated Summa Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.80 and above.
Stephen M. Rizzo of Vernon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.
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Springfield College has named the following local residents to the dean's list for academic excellence for the spring 2013 term.
Lauren Morency of Vernon. Morency is studying English.
Becker Wank of Vernon. Wank is studying Psychology.
Elissa Graf of Vernon. Graf is studying American Studies.
Brian O'Gara of Vernon. O'Gara is studying Movement and Sport Studies.
Jeremy Susi of Vernon. Susi is studying Movement and Sport Studies.
Alicia Annelli of Vernon. Annelli is studying Health Science/Pre-Physical Therapy.
Kathleen Bifolck of Vernon. Bifolck is studying Human Services.
Breonne Hall of Vernon. Hall is studying Human Services.
Brittany Hall of Vernon. Hall is studying Human Services.
Lesteina Randolph of Vernon. Randolph is studying Human Services.
Kenya Smith of Vernon. Smith is studying Human Services.
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The following area residents have been named to the Dean's List at Providence College for the Spring 2013 semester:
Erik Pottinger of Vernon and a member of the class of 2014.
Stephanie Silkowski of Vernon and a member of the class of 2013.
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The following local residents have earned degrees from Springfield College (Mass.) for studies completed in 2013.
Leila Rebai, of Vernon, bachelor's of science in Health Science/Pre-physician Assistant.
Brenda Machado, of Vernon, bachelor's of science in Human Services.
Jessica Charette Fallon, of Vernon, master's of science in Psychology.
Lauren Morency, of Vernon, bachelor's of art in English.
Taneisha Brown, of Vernon, bachelor's of science in Human Services.
Josh Urrutia, of Vernon, master's of business administration in Business Administration.
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Benjamin Schoeneberger of Vernon graduated from Castleton College during the 226th commencement on May 18, 2013. Schoeneberger earned a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Business Administration.
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The following local residents earned certificates, which were conferred at the Commencement Ceremony on the Goodwin College River Campus.
Ashley Bussiere of Vernon, Certificate in Phlebotomy & Lab Services
Chelsea Corneliuson of Vernon, Certificate in Business Administration
Ana Hernandez of Vernon, Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding
Mitchell Karr of Vernon, Certificate in Paramedic Studies
Shanna Smith of Vernon, Certificate in Medical Assisting
Marni Wernick of Vernon, Certificate in Medical Assisting
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Goodwin College conferred 417 Associate in Science degrees to students on June 6, 2013, during a moving Commencement Ceremony.
This year, Goodwin celebrated its largest ever graduating class, with 570 students receiving Bachelor' or Associate degrees or certificates. In total, Goodwin awarded 584 degrees or certificates, with several students receiving multiple accolades.
The degrees were conferred at the College's Commencement Ceremony, held on the River Campus in East Hartford. Thousands of people gathered for the event, which took place under and oversized tent.
The following local residents receiving Associate in Science degrees.
Kimberly Britton of Vernon, Associate in Nursing
Robert Browning of Vernon, Associate in Nursing
Anthony Christopher of Vernon, Associate in Respiratory Care
Gagandeep Grewal of Vernon, Associate in Nursing
Tina Haddock of Vernon, Associate in Business Administration
Shenoa Lanier of Vernon, Associate in Human Services
Chelsea Lozier of Vernon, Associate in Nursing
Amanda Niemczyk of Vernon, Associate in Nursing
Hannah Rexin of Vernon, Associate in Nursing
Victoria Rodriguez of Vernon, Associate in Business Administration
Ruth Roman of Vernon, Associate in Human Services
Andrew Schaff of Vernon, Associate in Health Science
Jennifer Vaughan of Vernon, Associate in Respiratory Care
Marni Wernick of Vernon, Associate in Medical sisting
Andrea Wheelock of Vernon, Associate in Nursing
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The following area residents were named to the the dean's list at Quinnipiac University for the Spring 2013 semester:
Gabriel Godfrey of Vernon
Emily Gottier of Vernon
Jennifer Mears of Vernon
Briana Reis of Vernon
Emily Riddlesworth of Vernon
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The following students have been named to the President's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2013. Students are named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
Kevin M. Babcock of Vernon, majoring in Communication - Media Theory & Production.
Patrick J. Pilkons of Vernon, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
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Stonehill College recently named Vernon resident Peter D. Timbrell, a member of the Class of 2013, to its Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List at Stonehill, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.
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The following students have been named to Dean's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2013. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.
Kevin J. Murray of Vernon, majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Anthony E. Scibelli of Vernon, majoring in Neuroscience.
Stephen M. Rizzo of Vernon, majoring in Secondary Education-Mathematical Sciences.
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Polina Yakushchenko, a Health Science major and resident of Vernon Rockville, CT was among more than 650 students from Saint Francis University who made the Spring 2013 Dean's List.
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Joshua Robichaud, a resident of Vernon, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University's College of Arts and Sciences at the 63rd Commencement ceremonies which took place on May 19, 2013, on the campus of Fairfield University.