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

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic CT

• A record-breaking 41 Eastern Connecticut State University students presented their research at the 2018 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) from April 4-7 at the University of Central Oklahoma. Among the presenters was Kimberly Tallard of Newington, who majors in Communication. Tallard's research was titled "Communications in Cross-Sex Friendship: Can Men and Women Be 'Just Friends'?" Tallard's research was completed under the supervision of Professor of Communications Terri Tole-Patkin.

Framingham State University, Framingham MA

• Emily Giantoni of Newington was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Giantoni is pursuing a degree in Chemistry at Framingham State University. Giantoni is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

Photo credit: Eastern Connecticut State University

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