Student Success: Brookline Students Named to Dean's Lists – June 24

The following press releases are via the readMedia Newswire, sent in the last week.

Mario Simms of Brookline who is majoring in Business Administration at UMass Dartmouth, has been named to the Spring 2012 Chancellor's list in recognition of earning a semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher of a possible 4.0.

UMass Dartmouth is a 9,500-student, 45,000-alumni campus that prides itself in connecting student learning to discovery and civic engagement, preparing graduates to shape the social and economic fabric of their communities.

David Lerner of Brookline, MA was named to the dean's list for the Spring 2012 semester at Quinnipiac University.

To qualify for the dean's list, a student must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits, including 12 that have been graded A through C in a semester. Part-time students must complete at least six credits during a semester to be eligible.

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls more than 6,000 full-time undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students in 53 undergraduate and more than 20 graduate programs of study in its School of Business and Engineering, School of Communications, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, School of Law, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, School of Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges issue. The 2009 issue of U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges named Quinnipiac as the top up-and-coming school with master's programs in the Northern Region. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review's "The Best 376 Colleges." For more information, please visit http://www.quinnipiac.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/quinnipiacuniversity and follow Quinnipiac on Twitter @QuinnipiacU.

The following UMass Dartmouth students have been named to the Spring 2012 Dean's List in recognition of earning a semester grade point average of 3.2 or higher of a possible 4.0.

• Shiang Hung
• Dina Safa
• Merih Tekleghiorghis
• Hailezghi Tekleghiorghis

UMass Dartmouth is a 9,500-student, 45,000-alumni campus that prides itself in connecting student learning to discovery and civic engagement, preparing graduates to shape the social and economic fabric of their communities.

The following area students have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2012 semester at the University of Vermont:

• Carmen M. Craig of Brookline, MA, a junior majoring in Spanish in the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Eli A. Yannekis of Brookline, MA, a sophomore majoring in Sociology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Sophia P. Isaak of Chestnut Hill, MA, a senior majoring in English in the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Louisa P. Smith of Chestnut Hill, MA, a senior majoring in Public Communication in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.

To be named to the dean's lists, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.

Chartered in 1791, UVM was the first college or university in the United States that did not give preference to a religious sect in its charter. UVM now has nearly 10,460 undergraduates in seven schools and colleges, 1,550 graduate students and 450 medical students. As a small, comprehensive university, it blends the academic heritage of a private university with service missions in the land-grant tradition

Sarah G. Nalven, a member of the Class of 2013 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, was named to the dean's list for her outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2011-12 year. Nalven is the daughter of David Nalven and Jill Goldman of Chestnut Hill, Mass., and attended Brookline High School.

Students whose grade point averages were 3.68 or higher were named to the Dean's List.

Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th-oldest independent liberal arts college in the nation. Colby provides a rigorous academic program that fosters transformational relationships between students and faculty. Graduates emerge as committed leaders ready to make an impact on their world. Colby is committed to making the full experience accessible to all qualified students, regardless of their ability to pay. The college enrolls 1,825 students.

Abigail Winiker from Chestnut Hill, MA received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University during commencement exercises May 21, 2012. Charlie Ergen, the chairman of satellite broadcaster DISH Network Corporation and EchoStar Communications Corporation gave the commencement address to over 1,700 graduates.

A renowned businessman, leader and entrepreneur, Ergen encouraged graduates to pause and reflect upon lessons they learned as children and embody those ideas as they enter the world as alumni.

About Wake Forest University:

Wake Forest University combines the best traditions of a small liberal arts college with the resources of a large research university. Founded in 1834, the school is located in Winston-Salem, N.C. The University's graduate school of arts and sciences, divinity school, and nationally ranked schools of law, medicine and business enrich our intellectual environment. Learn more about Wake Forest University at www.wfu.edu.

Hikari Mamata of Brookline, Mass., a graduate of Brookline High School, will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., as a member of the Class of 2016. Mamata, who will be majoring in biology, will begin studying at Clarkson in the fall.

"We look forward to having Hikari join us on campus in August," said Dean of Admissions Brian T. Grant.

Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company.

Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.

Of the 1,003 universities in Payscale's College Salary Report, Clarkson graduates have the 17th highest starting salaries.

High school students can schedule a personalized visit to Clarkson, which includes a campus tour tailored to their interests, the opportunity to sit in on a class, a visit with an admissions counselor, and a one-on-one meeting with a professor. Just contact the Admissions Office at 800-527-6577 or admission@clarkson.edu.

The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following local students have been named to the Dean's List for Spring 2012.

• Samantha Gordon of Chestnut Hill
• David Kahn of Brookline

Chartered in 1957 with the mission to be a "private university with a public purpose," the University of Hartford offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in the arts, the humanities, business, engineering and technology, education, and the health professions. The University's student body of 7,200 represents 48 states and more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.hartford.edu.

The following local residents were among 1086 students from Ithaca College who received degrees during the College's commencement ceremony held in May 2012.

• Lilly Miller, a resident of Brookline, MA, received a degree from Ithaca College's School of Communications with a major in Television-Radio.
• Sean Unland, a resident of Brookline, MA, received a degree from Ithaca College's School of Communications with a major in Television-Radio.
• Paul Upham, a resident of Brookline, received a degree from Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences with a major in Exploratory.

Coeducational and nonsectarian, Ithaca College is a nationally recognized independent college of some 6,300 undergraduates and 400 graduate students. Located in Ithaca, New York, the college offers more than 100 degree programs through the Schools of Business, Communications, Health Sciences and Human Performance, Humanities and Sciences, and Music as well as the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies and Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies.

Abigail Fink, a resident of Brookline and a Psychology major in the class of 2014, was named to the Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences for the spring 2012 semester.

From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for personal and professional success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study. Located in New York's Finger Lakes region, the College is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students and offers over 100 degree programs in its schools of Business, Communications, Humanities and Sciences, Health Science and Human Performance, and Music.

Fairfield University Awards 1,328 Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctorate Degrees During Ceremonies on May 20, 2012

Bridget Quirk a resident of Chestnut Hill, MA, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business at the 62nd Commencement ceremonies which took place on May 20, 2012, on Bellarmine Hall Lawn on the campus of Fairfield University.

1,328 undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees were awarded during two ceremonies, one in the morning for undergraduates, and one in the afternoon for those receiving graduate and doctorate degrees. Fairfield University, founded in 1942, is a comprehensive Jesusit university in Fairfield, Connecticut, that prepares students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. The University has awarded more than 45,000 degrees overall and has developed a national and international reputation for educational excellence.