14 Bedford Students Graduate From Keene State College

Last Saturday, May 5, Keene State College's commencement honored its biggest-ever graduating class. A total of 1,196 degrees were awarded to 1,107 students.

This year's graduates included the following Bedford students:

• Sarah Charbonneau

• Brian Desrosiers

• Alyssa Folsom

• Oliver Hunter

• Christopher Jennerjohn

• Robert Kroeger

• Haley Lydstone

• Jack McCarthy

• Ellen Moreau

• Nicholas Pascoal

• Lauren Savary

• Valerie Gendron

• Arthur Harvey

• Amanda Mojave

Mary Ann Kristiansen, local entrepreneur, artisan and community-builder, was honored with the Granite State Award for her professional accomplishments and dedication to service.

The Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters was presented to Janet Cohen, who demonstrates outstanding humanitarian efforts and social responsibility. Her endeavors have made an indelible and positive impact not only on Keene State College and the Monadnock region, but also on the larger human community.

About Keene State College

Keene State College is a preeminent public liberal arts college that ensures student access to world-class academic programs. Integrating academics with real-world application and active community and civic engagement, Keene State College prepares graduates to meet society's challenges by thinking critically, acting creatively, and serving the greater good. To learn more about Keene State College, visit www.keene.edu.