Around the Campuses - Avon College Students

AVON, CT — Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire.

Marist College, Poughkeepsie NY

• Catherine Ponziani of Avon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Marist College the weekend of May 18.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) began its 150th Commencement celebrations with the graduate students' ceremony on Thursday, May 10, awarding nearly 830 master's and doctoral degrees. Jose Pasini of Avon was awarded a master of science degree in data science; Carolyn Detora of Avon was awarded a master of science degree in management; and Max Merlin of Avon was awarded a master of science degree in robotics engineering.
• On Saturday, May 12, on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) campus quadrangle, over 1,000 bachelor's degrees were awarded during the university's 150th commencement ceremony. Carolyn Detora of Avon was awarded a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering with high distinction, and Avik Vimal of Avon was awarded a bachelor of science degree in electrical and computer engineering.

Photo credit: Marist College

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