Ramser named to dean’s list at University of Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Lillian Ramser of Turner has been recognized by the University of Cincinnati for achieving the Dean’s List the spring semester.

Local students named Saint Anselm College dean’s List

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Mark W. Cronin, dean of Saint Anselm College, announced the Spring 2015 Dean’s List.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must compile a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Local students include:

Emily H. Hartnett, of Auburn, a member of the class of 2016, is studying nursing.

Emily A. Rice, of Farmington, a member of the class of 2018, is studying politics.

Tessa R. Theriault, of Poland, a member of the class of 2015, studied classical archaeology.

Taylor M. Eells, of Turner, a member of the class of 2016, is studying Biology.

Turner resident returns from Namibia following research project

WORCESTER, Mass. — Timothy Dow of Turner, a junior majoring in biomedical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in Namibia. The project was titled “Reduce, Reuse and Regulate.”

At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to address an important societal need or issue. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university’s more than 40 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world. A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people’s lives.

Otisfield student presents research at Assumption College’s Undergraduate Symposium

WORCESTER, Mass. — Zebb Duffany, of Otisfield, a classics and philosophy double major and member of the Class of 2015, presented his project “Algebraic and Combinatorial Properties of the s-t-Catalans” at Assumption College’s 21st Undergraduate Symposium in April.

Zebb examined the philosopher Kant’s “Antinomies of Purse Reason” and argued against its conclusion that reason cannot be used to explore metaphysical questions.

Area students graduate from Emmanuel College  

BOSTON —  Emmanuel College celebrated its 93rd Commencement on May 9. The college conferred undergraduate degrees in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science during the ceremony. The college conferred degrees on the following local students:

Autumn Becker, of Topsham, received a B.A. in a double major of biology and secondary education. Becker graduated cum laude and with distinction in the field of concentration.

Kayla Maurais, of Jay, received a B.A. in an individualized major in Film Studies – Screenwriting.

Farmington student awarded St. Lawrence University Fellowship

CANTON, N.Y. —  Steven T. Yardley, of Farmington, has been awarded a St. Lawrence University Fellowship for a summer 2015 research project.

Yardley is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in English and music. Yardley received the Daniel F. ’65 and Ann H. Sullivan Endowment for Student/Faculty Research. His project is titled “Videopoetry: The Alchemy of Three Disciplines.” He will be mentored by Sarah Barber, assistant professor of English. Yardley attended Mount Blue High School.

Local student listed to Emmanuel College spring 2015 dean’s list

BOSTON — Juliette Luchini, of New Sharon, was named to the Emmanuel College dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.

Otisfield resident honored at Assumption College’s 31st Honors Convocation

WORCESTER, Mass. — Zebb Duffany, of Otisfield, and member of Assumption College’s Class of 2015, received the departmental awards for Philosophy and Classics with a concentration in Latin and the award in Medieval and Early Modern Studies at the college’s 31st annual Honors Convocation. 72 students were recognized for academic excellence during the ceremony. Awards ranged from departmental honors, special subject-specific recognitions and to Augustine Scholarships, the college’s highest academic honor.