Campus Notes - Newington College Students

NEWINGTON, CT — Here are some recent notable achievements for college students from Newington, as reported by readMedia Newswire.

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA

• Danielle Joseph of Newington was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Joseph was initiated at Carnegie Mellon University, and is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Colby-Sawyer College, New London NH

• On Saturday, May 6, Colby-Sawyer College celebrated its 179th Commencement, recognizing students and other individuals for academic excellence, outstanding contributions to society, and service to the college and community. Brett Cayer of Newington graduated with a B.S. in business administration, while Joshua Paszczuk of Newington also graduated with a B.S. in business administration.

University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT

• Samuel Ojetola of Newington was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Ojetola was initiated at the University of Bridgeport, and is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

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