College News: Douglasville Grads, Scholars, Dean's List

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News involving Douglasville-area college students (from ReadMedia Newswire):

Berry College Class of 2015

Berry College recently welcomed 384 new graduates at the May 9 commencement ceremony, including:

• Celeste Giangiacomo of Douglasville, GA, earned a BS in Biology.
• Leslie Stewart of Douglasville, GA, earned a BS in Biochemistry.
• Ellie Walker of Douglasville, GA, earned a BS in Management, Marketing.

Local Students Graduate from Brenau University

Local Brenau University students who graduated May 1 and 2:

• Yvonne Theresa Bostic of Douglasville, Georgia, graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.
• Ailisha Renae Jones of Douglasville, Georgia, graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.
• Cindy Pratt of Douglasville, Georgia, graduated with a Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner degree.

Hayden Robinson Named to Dean’s List at Hampden-Sydney College

Hayden Robinson, a student at Hampden-Sydney College, was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring semester of this academic year. Hayden is the son of Dean and Jennifer Robinson (Douglasville, GA).

Chelsea Abrokwa Awarded Pickett Riggs Scholarship

Chelsea Abrokwa of Douglasville (30135) was awarded the Pickett Riggs Scholarship at the 2015 Robinson College of Business Honors Day Celebration. Established by the Young Alumni Council of the Georgia State University Alumni Association upon retirement of faculty member Pickett Riggs, to provide support for students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Berry College Dean’s List

The following students have been named to Berry College’s spring 2015 Dean’s List, according to Provost Kathy Richardson. The Dean’s List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester.

• Dwayne Terry of Douglasville, GA
• Riannon Howard of Douglasville, GA
• Ellison Walker of Douglasville, GA

Kandice D. Vaughn earns Piedmont College Degree

Kandice D. Vaughn of Douglasville was among the 385 students who received degrees at the spring Commencement ceremonies at Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga., May 2, 2015. Vaughn earned a Master of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education.

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