Class of 2019 begins at RPI

TROY, N.Y. — More than 1,400 freshmen joined the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute community on Aug. 31 with the first day of classes. They hail from 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and from countries all over the world.

Paul Miller of South Paris was among the students.

Champlain College welcomes new students

BURLINGTON, Vt. — In August, Champlain College welcomed one of its largest classes to its Burlington, Vt., campus.

Local students beginning studies at Champlain College include:

David Zimmerman of Bowdoinham, who is majoring in Undeclared — Communication and Creative Media.

Hattie Rosenberg of Kingfield, who is majoring in International Business.

Benjamin Bishop of Bowdoin, who is majoring in Filmmaking.

Hannah Zimmerman of Bowdoinham, who is majoring in Professional Writing.

Yolande Bennett of Auburn, who is majoring in Psychology.

Andrew Emond of Auburn, who is majoring in Computer Networking & Cybersecurity.

Zoe Caron of Lewiston, who is majoring in Public Relations.

Colby-Sawyer welcomes Class of 2019

NEW LONDON, N.H. — Colby-Sawyer College announced local members of the Class of 2019:

Tyler Bard of Lisbon Falls who is a Sport Management major.

Abigail Curtis of Lisbon Falls who is a Biology major.

Chase Gendron of Raymond who is a Biology major.

Sage Hyland of Readfieldwho is an Exercise Science major.

Destiny White of Jay who is a Nursing major.

Koch receives degree from Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — William F. Koch of Auburn received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western New England University on Aug 15, graduating Magna Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.60 and 3.80.