Announcements

Press Release:

There are 710 SUNY Cortland students who earned President's List honors for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the President's List, students must earn a grade of A- or better in each of their classes while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

Among those who excelled are:

• Allie Schwerthoffer of Batavia - Major: Healthcare Management
• Karlee Zinkievich of Pavilion - Major: Physical Education K-12

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Mason Randall of Batavia has graduated from American International College (AIC) with a Bachelor of Science in the Criminal Justice program.

On Saturday, May 11, the College conferred degrees to more than 600 graduates receiving bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degrees from its School of Health Sciences, School of Education, and School of Business, Arts, and Sciences.

In her remarks, the College's Interim President Nicolle Cestero told the class of 2024 that their time at AIC was formative. "Each of you has overcome challenges, pursued passions and you have grown in ways you might not have imagined when you first stepped foot on campus," she told the graduates. "As you stand ready to begin your next journey, know that life is full of possibilities just waiting for you."

Keynote speaker Michael D. Smith - the CEO of AmeriCorps - regaled graduates, their families, and AIC faculty and staff with stories from his youth, growing up in the McKnight neighborhood of Springfield. Smith spoke of how being part of a community at the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield planted the seeds for his future in which he leads the country's largest public volunteer force.

Smith, who received an honorary doctorate from AIC during the ceremony, told the graduates they were not unlike him. "My story might be yours, too. People see you but they don't always see your struggles. But AIC wanted you because they knew what some saw as hurdles, you are going to use as springboards."

The ceremony saw 216 bachelor's degrees, 279 master's, 72 certificates of graduate study, and thirty-six doctorates awarded.

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The University of Mount Union has announced that Zoey Chambry, of Bergen, New York, has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester.

Chambry was one of 691 students named to the Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of traditionally graded coursework while achieving a grade point average of 3.550 or better with no letter grade below a B.

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Le Roy resident Ellie Dambra has been named to the President's List at James Madison University for the spring 2024 semester. 

Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Dambra is majoring in Public Administration - BS.

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Nazareth University students named to the spring 2024 Dean's List:

• Laura Lepkowski of Batavia
• Matthew Smith of Batavia
• Katherine Spiotta of Batavia
• Maveric McKenzie of Pavilion
• Benjamin Robinson of Le Roy
• Abigail Hoerbelt of Batavia
• Hannah Wies of Bergen
• Chad Ohlson of Oakfield

A student's grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean's list at Nazareth.

Nazareth University is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for nearly 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good.

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Joshua David Lang of Le Roy, received the M.F.A. in dance on October 1, and was recognized during Hollins University's 182nd commencement ceremony on May 19.

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Ellie Dambra of Le Roy graduated Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Public Administration - BS from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2024.

Dambra was among more than 4,482 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Congratulations to all graduates and their families!

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Lucas Grammatico of Batavia graduated with a degree(s) in Accounting - BBA from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2024.

Grammatico was among more than 4,482 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Congratulations to all graduates and their families!

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Paul Smith's College is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester.

Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

• Ashley Carli of Le Roy
• Luke Geiger of Batavia
• Michael Marchese of Batavia 

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Students have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester at Clarkson University. Dean's List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.

• Lindsay Heimlich of Bergen
• Colby Leggo of Bergen 
• Cooper Mattice of Batavia 

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Lucy R. Coniber of Corfu, a senior majoring in civil engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the Spring 2024 semester at Clarkson University.

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

 

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More than 100 Rochester Institute of Technology students, including Taylor Schofield of Pavilion, were named as Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars for the 2023-2024 academic year. Schofield is in the biomedical engineering program.

Since 1976, RIT has honored the top 1% of undergraduate students who achieve academic excellence while also giving back to the community through civic or volunteer work, by conducting research, or being engaged in a co-op or work in their field of study.

Award recipients were honored during a celebration on March 21.

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Paul Smith's College is pleased to announce that Ashley Carli of Le Roy has been named to the Spring 2024 Adirondack Scholars list.

Congratulations on earning this academic achievement, Ashley!

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Allie Schwerthoffer of Batavia, was one of 45 SUNY Cortland transfer students inducted into Tau Sigma National Honor Society on Monday, April 1.

Tau Sigma, including its SUNY Cortland Pi chapter, is an academic honor society designed to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.

To qualify, students must have transferred to SUNY Cortland from another academic institution with at least one full year's academic credits satisfied and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 after earning 12 or more credits at Cortland.

More than 90 students, families, faculty, and staff attended the ceremony in the Corey Union Function Room, hosted by the Advisement and Transition Office. President Erik J. Bitterbaum provided a welcome and Ryan Vooris, chair of the sport management department and transfer student himself, presented the keynote address.

This year was the 20th year for the Pi chapter at SUNY Cortland, which has inducted over 1,000 students since 2004.

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Crystal Glover of Batavia has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Winter 2024 President's List. The winter terms run from January to May.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

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The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize the Class of 2024 during the College's 204th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18.

During Commencement, SUNY Potsdam honors students who have either earned their degree or are eligible to graduate during that calendar year. To learn more about Commencement at SUNY Potsdam, visit www.potsdam.edu/commencement.

Local graduates include:

• Lydia Geiger of Batavia, who is set to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and Music Performance
• Erin Parnapy of Byron, who is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre
• Megan Privatera of Le Roy, who is set to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
   

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Connor Kresock, of Elba, was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University's spring 2024 Dean's List. Approximately 44% of the University's 7,338 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2024 Dean's List.

"Earning a place on the Dean's List is a testament to the unwavering diligence, tenacity and commitment to scholarly distinction exhibited by Belmont's promising students," said Belmont University Provost Dr. David Gregory. "The ability to excel both inside and outside the classroom emphasizes these students' exceptional character and drive, and it is an honor for me to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each one. Whether they are contributing to the arts, pioneering groundbreaking research or championing important causes, they have consistently demonstrated the same level of passion and excellence that has brought them to this momentous academic achievement."

Dean's List eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

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Congratulations to Charles Urbanczyk of East Bethany on being named to Pennsylvania Western University Dean's List for the 2024 spring semester.

Over 3,100 Pennsylvania Western University students earned placement on the Dean's List. Degree-seeking undergraduate students who achieve high academic standards are identified in accordance with the following criteria:

• The student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.40.
• The student must earn a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester, not including credits by proficiency examinations, incomplete grades, temporary grades (e.g., Not Reported), or satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades.

Urbanczyk studies at PennWest's Edinboro Campus.