ORONO — The 2015 Maine Government Summer Internship Program began May 26, with college students interning in various state agencies. The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine administers the program — a full-time, 12-week, paid work experience. Most students study at in-state colleges and universities, while others are Maine residents pursuing […]
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Local residents graduate from WPI
WORCESTER, Mass. — The largest graduating class in Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s history, 1,680 students, received their degrees during commencement exercises. The Institute awarded 956 bachelor’s degrees, 682 master’s degrees, and 42 Ph.Ds during its 147th Commencement exercises. The following local residents were among those receiving degrees: Dylan Pinnette, of Topsham, was awarded a B.S. in […]
Local student graduates from Saint Anselm College
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Tessa Rae Theriault has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in classical archaeology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in classics from Saint Anselm College during the May 2015 commencement exercises. Theriault graduated cum laude and was named to the dean’s list at Saint Anselm College for all eight semesters. She was […]
Levasseur graduates from New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
BIDDEFORD — Matthew R. Levasseur, D.O., son of Susan Levasseur and John Levasseur of Lewiston, a member of the graduating class of 2015 at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at commencement ceremonies held at the Merrill Auditorium on Saturday, May 16. As […]
CMCC student wins Mitchell Peace Scholarship
AUBURN — Brianna Mae Crosby, recent graduate of Central Maine Community College, has been awarded the prestigious George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship. The Maine Community College System bestows the scholarship to two students every year with the purpose of creating exchange opportunities between Maine and Ireland. It is named after former Maine Senator George Mitchell, […]
Local resident graduates from Smith College
NORTHAMPTON, Mass.— Jennifer Rioux, daughter of Bruce and Colleen Rioux of Auburn, received a bachelor’s degree from Smith College on Sunday, May 17. She was one of 666 seniors who graduated during the college’s 137th commencement exercises. Rioux, a 2011 graduate of Edward Little High School, majored in environmental science & policy and minored in […]
University of Maine announces spring 2015 Dean’s List
ORONO — The University of Maine recognized 2,163 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the spring 2015 semester. Of the students who made the dean’s list, 1,710 are from Maine, 377 are from 31 other states and 76 are from 22 countries other than the U.S. Students who received dean’s list honors for spring […]
Benjamin Barnes graduates Tufts University
MEDFORD, Mass. — More than 3,000 students graduated from Tufts University on May 17 during a university-wide commencement ceremony. Readfield resident Benjamin Barnes graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology Magna Cum Laude.
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Assumption College announces spring 2015 dean’s list WORCESTER, Mass. — Assumption College has named 549 students to the undergraduate dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. The following students were named to the spring 2015 […]
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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 […]