College Achievements By Students From Vernon

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

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic CT

• Eastern Connecticut State University's Social Work Program held its annual Phi Alpha Honor Society Induction ceremony on May 18 in the Betty Tipton Room of the Student Center. At the ceremony 38 new members were inducted into the Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social work. Among the inductees was Sarah Banks of Vernon, who majors in Social Work.
• Ten up-and-coming psychology students at Eastern Connecticut State University were selected to participate in a Summer Research Institute (SRI) from May 20-24. Among the participants was Gracie Schauster of Vernon, who majors in Psychology. Schauster's project was titled "Spirituality, Contact, and LGBTQ+ Community."

Tufts University, Medford MA

• Nicole Cohen of Vernon was named to the dean's list at Tufts University for the spring 2019 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) President Laurie Leshin and Board of Trustees Chairman Jack Mollen presided over the university's 151st Commencement celebrations, awarding over 850 master's and doctoral degrees at the Graduate Ceremony, held on the campus Quadrangle. Adam Morehouse of Vernon was awarded a master of science degree in systems engineering.