Campus Highlights For Tolland College Students

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

Coastal Carolina University, Conway SC

• Nearly 770 Coastal Carolina University students were named to the President's List for the spring 2019 semester. To be named to the President's List, students must achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) for the semester. Among those named to the President's List was Sarah A. Allen, a Public Health major from Tolland.

Lasell College, Newton MA

• Lasell College honored the Class of 2019 at the institution's 165th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The ceremony took place on the College's Taylor Field and recognized a record number of graduate and undergraduate degree recipients. Lillian Baker of Tolland graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Fashion and Retail Merchandising.

Roger Williams University, Bristol RI

• Seven students from Tolland have been named to the spring 2019 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester. Tolland honorees are Devan Carmody, Cole Foster, Griffin Regan, Jason Regan, Gabriella Villanova, Emily Warrington and Sarah White.

Siena College, Loudonville NY

• Grace Lavertu was named to the Siena College President's List for the spring 2019 semester. Lavertu is from Tolland. The President's List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.

University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT

• Jennifer Joffray of Tolland was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Joffray 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.