SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Nine Union College seniors were recently chosen to represent the college’s next Minerva Fellows program. They will travel the globe to work in developing countries while paired up with a social entrepreneurial organization. Among those selected was Mark O’Shea of Livermore, Maine, who will travel to Uganda. The students will work for […]
Well Done
Well done – Andrew Kaherl
STANDISH — Andrew Kaherl of Jay received the sports management award at Saint Joseph’s College, awarded to the outstanding sports management major.
Well done – Justin Ropella
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Justin Antone Ropella, of 6 Moreau Ave., Lewiston, graduated on May 21 from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in software engineering (a five-year program) with minors in computer science, business administration and German language and culture. Justin studied in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. […]
Maine Innkeepers Association announces scholarship winners
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ten Maine students will receive hospitality scholarships from The Maine Innkeepers Association Education Foundation, affiliated with the Maine Innkeepers Association. Among those receiving scholarships are: Jordan Handy, of Lewiston, received the Ed Langlois Award ($500), sponsored by Sebasco Harbor Resort. Handy is attending Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y. Samantha Southam, […]
University of Cincinnati dean’s list
CINCINNATI — Catherine Blais of Lewiston and Leticia Brown of Rome have achieved dean’s list recognition for the winter quarter 2010-11 at the University of Cincinnati.
Well done – Crystal Dunlop
LISBON FALLS — Crystal Dunlop of Lisbon Falls has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Crystal will be honored at Argosy University Online’s induction, which will take place online, in the fall. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for […]
Well done – Eliza Smiley
KEENE, N.H. — Keene State first-year student Eliza Smiley of New Sharon, Maine, has been inducted into the Keene State College Honors Program. Eliza Smiley is majoring in film production and English. The Honors Program highlights exceptional students for their academic accomplishments. Eliza Smiley is a member of the first class of Keene State students […]
CMCC student is off to Vassar this summer
LEWISTON — For the second year in a row, a CMCC student has been selected to participate in the Exploring Transfer program at Vassar College. Nicole Kearns of Lewiston, a computer technology major, will attend the five-week program from June 17 to July 22. For more than two decades the Exploring Transfer program has introduced […]
Well done – Craig Fortin
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Craig D. Fortin of Turner, Maine, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in pastoral studies from Clearwater Christian College during spring commencement ceremonies held May 7. Craig is the son of Don and Cindy Fortin of Turner.