University News

Reilly Johnston Honored at Stonehill College’s Student Life Awards

Reilly Johnston of East Providence, RI, was recently honored at Stonehill College’s 2023 Student Life Awards. This ceremony celebrates students, faculty and staff who have made outstanding contributions to student life at Stonehill and to the communities surrounding the College.

Eastern Student Jasmynn Arel of Riverside Completes Internship in Spring 2023 Semester

Willimantic, CT -- More than 100 Eastern Connecticut State University students completed internships this spring 2023 semester, gaining valuable experience with organizations in a range of professional fields. Among the students was Jasmynn Arel of Riverside, a senior majoring in Social Work. Arel completed an internship with Vernon Public Schools.

Wendy Carvalho Inducted into the 1913 Society at Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA -- Wendy Carvalho of E Providence was inducted this April into The 1913 Society, the presidential ambassador corps of Georgia State University. Carvalho was among the 23 new members of the society inducted this spring during ceremonies with Georgia State President M. Brian Blake and university First Lady Dr. Bridget Blake.

Erin Johnston Inducted into Stonehill College Honor Society

Easton, MA -- Erin Johnston of E Providence, RI, was recently inducted into Lambda Epsilon Sigma, Stonehill College’s honor so- ciety. The organization recognizes outstanding juniors and seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, provided evidence of a thirst for knowledge that goes beyond the classroom, contributed to the intellectual development of our community, and exhibited an ability to communicate effectively.

Local Residents Earn Award from Western Governors University School of Education

The following local residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.

Alyson Catalan, Lindsay Deranamie

SNHU Announces Winter 2023 President’s List

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2023 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.

Kristine Lussier, Ronald Lima, Jason DeLange, Samantha Cafaro, Ethan Palombo Regis

College Celebrates 93rd Commencement Exercises

The following local students earned degrees:

• Rachel Briden graduated with a MS in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

• Janick Hippolyte graduated with a MS in Nursing - Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Raquel Martins graduated with a Master of Social Work

East Providence Resident Dylan Mackisey Completes Intensive Research Project

Dylan Mackisey, a member of the class of 2024 majoring in Biology and Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project titled Green Labs: assessing and Reducing Laboratory waste at WPI.

Fitchburg State Holds 127th Commencement Exercises, Spring Ceremonies

Fitchburg State University celebrated its 127th commencement exercises this month, awarding nearly 850 undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Jack M Harney, BS, Communications

Media Hope Briden, of Rumford, Earns Masters from Clark University

Hope Briden, resident of Rumford, graduate of St. Mary Bay View Academy, received her Master’s Degree in Teaching from Clark University on May 21, 2023. Hope received a full tuition scholarship for the master’s degree. Hope constructed a miniature classroom on top of her mortar board.

Stonehill College Celebrates the Class of 2023

548 students processed at Stonehill College’s 72nd Commencement on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Emerson Gomez, Erin Johnston, Reilly Johnston, John McEnaney

Local Students Graduate from College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross celebrated nearly 762 bachelor of arts degree recipients at its 177th Commencement held in person on Friday, May 26 at the DCU Center in Worcester.

The following local students earned degrees:

• Sloane Larsen, Summa Cum Laude

• Holly Tente, Cum Laude

• Anne Rogers, Cum Laude

Local Residents Receive Degrees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 154th Undergraduate Commencement

President Grace Wang and Board of Trustees Chair William Fitzgerald presided over Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s 154th Commencement exercises on May 13, marking the first time for both in their respective positions.

The following students were bestowed degrees:

• Emily Howard of Riverside, Rhode Island, majored in Biomedical Engineering

• Logan Rinaldi of Rumford, Rhode Island, majored in Robotics Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete Intensive Research Projects

All students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are required to complete a senior thesis as part of the university’s distinctive project-based educational experience called the Major Qualifying Project (MQP), one that is usually team-based and often focuses on very specific issues or needs of an organization that has partnered with the university to sponsor the student’s work.

The following students completed their MQP

• Emily Howard of Riverside, Rhode Island, majoring in Biomedical Engineering, class of 2023 completed the project titled Design of Preservation Device to Mitigate Amputation Injury

• Logan Rinaldi of Rumford, Rhode Island, majoring in Robotics Engineering, class of 2023 completed the project titled SmallSize Soccer Robots