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Ashley Elizabeth Carli of Le Roy graduated from Paul Smith's College in May 2025. Carli earned a BS in Ecological Restoration from Paul Smith's College, located in the Adirondacks in Northern New York.
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Lucas Grammatico of Batavia graduated with a degree(s) in Accounting - MS from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May.
Grammatico was among 4,575 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Congratulations to all graduates and their families!
Thirty-three members of Notre-Dame High School’s Class of 2025 received their diplomas during a commencement ceremony held Sunday at Resurrection Parish.
Interim Principal Julia Rogers served as Master of Ceremonies and presented special recognition awards to outstanding students. The senior class gift was presented by Chance King and Gabe Mileham.
Anna Panepento was named valedictorian, while Rocco Sprague earned the title of salutatorian.
Tracy Page presented the candidates for graduation, and Lindsay Warner and Julia Rogers conferred diplomas.
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Josh Fleming recently earned a degree from Grove City College on May 10. Fleming earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and is from Bergen.
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Ana Mateos, of Byron, was among 103 students who earned diversity awards as part of the Kente Graduation Recognition Ceremony at SUNY Oneonta.
The ceremony took place on campus in the Alumni Field House on April 26. Sponsored by the university's Department of Africana/Latino Studies and Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence (CRJIE), the annual ceremony recognizes the achievements of SUNY Oneonta's Diverse student population of African-American, Latinx, Asian, and Native American (AALANA) and non-AALANA students and allies.
Mateos is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, and will graduate in 2025.
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Genesee County Sheriff Joseph M. Graff announces the recent graduations of several Correction Officers from the Basic Course for Correction Officers Academy: Correction Officers Christa I. Oliveri, Autumn J. Mathisen and Rocco J. Auricchio from Niagara County on May 2, and Correction Officers Laurie J. Schwab, Ryan J. Peck and Mariah A. Blahowicz from Livingston County on April 29.
“These officers completed training in effective communications, essential services, NYS Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Inmate Transportation, Firearms, Incident Prevention, Pepper Spray, Defensive Tactics, among other topics,” stated Sheriff Graff. “These are all vital trainings for the position of Correction Officer.”
In addition to celebrating these recent graduations, May 4 – May 10 is National Correctional Officers’ Week, a week that President Ronald Reagan proclaimed would be observed in recognition of the important role Correction Officers play in our criminal justice system.
The position of Correction Officer, once considered merely that of a “guard,” has become increasingly more complex and demanding, involving simultaneously custodial, supervisory, rehabilitation, and counseling roles, and that complexity continues to grow. This week acknowledges the difficult and challenging job Correction Officers perform, locked within a facility for a large part of their day where they must securely, safely, and humanely keep those committed to the jail, respecting the rights and dignity of all the inmates, including those who have been found guilty and those only awaiting adjudication.
“On behalf of our entire Sheriff’s Office and the community we serve, we thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your steadfast commitment to justice and safety,” stated Sheriff Graff. “If you know a Correction Officer, please join me in thanking these men and women for their exceptional service. This responsibility is immense, and their work deserves our deepest respect and appreciation.”
The lights on the Old County Courthouse cupola will be changed to red, white and blue to acknowledge this week.
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Michelle Martinucci of Batavia, was one of nearly 400 students who graduated from Emporia State University in December 2024.
Martinucci graduated with a Master of Science in Health, Physical Education & Recreation.
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Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees this winter on December 14.
- Lucy Coniber of Corfu
- Colby Leggo of Bergen
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Leadership Genesee presented awards honoring the 27 members of the Class of 2024 at the Annual Graduation Celebration at Terry Hills on December 5.
Class members from the private sector include Alleghany Farm Services, CPL, DelPlato Casey Law Firm, Genesee Patrons Cooperative Insurance, Lawley, Liberty Pumps, and Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union Also included from the public sector were members from City of Batavia, Genesee Community College, Genesee County IT Department, Social Services, Health Department, Mental Health, Office for the Aging, Probation, GV BOCES Early College High School, Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, Genesee County Economic Development Center, Oakfield Betterment Committee, Town of Alexander, Town of Batavia, Go Art!, LeRoy Ambulance Service, Inc, UConnectCare (GCASA) and WNY Rural Area Health Education Center.
Leadership Genesee Director Peggy Marone shared at graduation, “Every class who have spent a year learning about our community as well as themselves, have taught me something. A leader should never stop looking within themselves to assess how they’re doing as a leader and when something needs to be addressed, change direction and work to improve.”
Leadership Genesee is a year-long community education committed to exploring Genesee County and encouraging the leader within all of us. Our goal is to provide well-prepared servant leaders for Genesee County ready to accept responsibility for our community’s shared concerns.
One participant said they felt the experience strengthened their commitment to personal development and to serving others by making meaningful contributions to our community.
Class speakers Jill Mapes and David Bell shared, “We are heartened knowing that those in this room will not hesitate to continue positive impacts outside of this room, to help a ripple of intention become a wave of compassionate change. More than anything else, we believe that this is what makes each and every one of us “leaders.”
The Class of 2025 will begin their journey in January, LG’s Silver Anniversary.
Leadership Genesee is a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. For more information about Leadership Genesee, please visit our website at http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/leadership-genesee.
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Over 800 students graduated from SUNY Delhi in the Spring of 2024. Commencement was held Saturday, May 18, with certificates, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees conferred upon the classes of Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
Rachael Herold of Pavilion graduated from SUNY Delhi with a bachelor's degree in Nursing.
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Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. announces the graduation of Correction Officers Kelsey Kasmarek, Trent Ryan, and Tyler Brown from the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy’s 28th Basic Course for Correction Officers.
These Correction Officers recently graduated in a class of 10. At the top of the class was C.O. Kasmarek who received the Academic Excellence Award and C.O. Ryan received the Defensive Tactics Award.
The 247-hour course included training in effective communications, essential services, use of force, NYS Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Inmate Transportation, Firearms, Pepper Spray, Taser and Defensive Tactics, and other topics pertaining to corrections.
“Congratulations to all three of these Correction Officers. We look forward to their future in Corrections at the Genesee County Jail,” stated Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr.
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Charles Urbanczyk of East Bethany graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Speech & Hearing Sciences from Pennsylvania Western University on May 4.
Urbanczyk, who studied at PennWest's Edinboro campus, was among nearly 1,800 students who received undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees.
PennWest University celebrated the successes of these graduates during spring commencement ceremonies on each campus.
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Vermont State University (VTSU) is pleased to announce that David Greer, of East Bethany is part of VTSU's inaugural graduating class for May 2024!
This diverse group of over 1000 students hailed from more than 200 Vermont towns, over 20 states, and various countries around the world. Congratulations to Vermont State University's Class of 2024!
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Buffalo State is pleased to congratulate the students who completed the requirements to earn their degrees in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. The following local students have graduated:
- Ethan Biscaro of Batavia graduated with a BS in Individualized Studies.
- Annmarie Georgia of Batavia graduated with a BFA in Ceramics.
- Robert Stabler of Basom graduated with a BS in Dietetics.
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The following local students graduated from the University at Buffalo.
Margaret Andersen of Batavia graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the College of Arts and Sciences and a bachelor's degree in physics from the College of Arts and Sciences. Andersen's conferral date was June 2024.
Jaiden Lefort of Darien Center graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Lefort's conferral date was February 2024.
Allie Beaumont of Le Roy graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in health and human services from the College of Arts and Sciences. Beaumont's conferral date was June 2024.
Pierce Corbelli of Batavia graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Corbelli's conferral date was August 2023.
Kyle Freeman of Corfu graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in criminology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Freeman's conferral date was February 2024.
Sara Cottone of Le Roy graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Cottone's conferral date was February 2024.
Kendra Cook of Batavia graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Cook's conferral date was June 2024.
Cianna Kusmierski of Alexander graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in accounting from the School of Management. Kusmierski's conferral date was June 2024.
Connlan Hotnich of Batavia graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in accounting from the School of Management. Hotnich's conferral date was June 2024.
Katie Stanley of Alexander graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a bachelor's degree in dance from the College of Arts and Sciences. Stanley's conferral date was June 2024.
Ricky Denson of Bergen graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Denson's conferral date was June 2024.
Emilio Perez Gangi of Elba graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Perez Gangi's conferral date was June 2024.
Erik Maier of Oakfield graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Maier's conferral date was June 2024.
Cole Heaney of Le Roy graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in business administration from the School of Management. Heaney's conferral date was June 2024.
Morgan Reimer of Batavia graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in biomedical science from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Reimer's conferral date was February 2024.
MacKenzie Pedersen of Batavia graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in dance from the College of Arts and Sciences. Pedersen's conferral date was June 2024.
Jake Pope of Alexander graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in English from the College of Arts and Sciences. Pope's conferral date was June 2024.
Adeena Riedel of Batavia graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in health and human services from the College of Arts and Sciences. Riedel's conferral date was June 2024.
UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.
UB celebrated over 9,400 students across 23 school-based or university-wide recognition and certificate ceremonies held April 26 through May 19.
The commencement ceremonies recognized students whose bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees were conferred by the university in August 2023, February 2024 or June 2024.
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Nearly 800 graduates received the credits necessary to graduate from SUNY Canton.
"On behalf of the entire SUNY Canton community, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for your continued success," said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. "As you step into the next chapter of your life, remember that the skills and knowledge you've gained at SUNY Canton will serve you well in all your future endeavors. Embrace the challenges ahead with confidence and optimism. Always strive to make a positive impact in your communities and remember that SUNY Canton will always be there to assist you in your journey."
SUNY Canton Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Canton College Foundation Tracey L. Thompson said that graduates were joining the extensive network of nearly 40,000 SUNY Canton alumni excelling in various career paths. "The Class of 2024 can make an immediate impact by sharing their enthusiasm about this achievement," she said.
The college's 116th Commencement Ceremony was held Saturday, May 11, in the Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center. Students who graduated at any time in the past year are invited to participate in the ceremony, including summer, fall, winter, and spring graduates. A complete list of graduates is available on www.canton.edu.
Area graduates include:
- Dawn Hunter of Batavia, earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies.
- Jared Barnum of Byron, earned their Bachelor of Technology degree in Criminal Investigation.
- Zechariah Gowanlock of East Bethany, earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management.
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Rochester Institute of Technology conferred nearly 4,500 degrees at all of its campuses in the 2023-2024 academic year.
RIT's academic convocation celebration was held in May and featured remarks by Patricia "Pattie" Moore, a distinguished designer and trailblazing alumna of the class of 1974.
The following local residents received degrees:
- Alec Wagner of Batavia received a BS in electrical engineering technology.
- Taylor Schofield of Pavilion received a BS in biomedical engineering and MS in science, technology, and public policy.
- Isaac Ladley of Byron received a BS in supply chain management.
- Lily Mercovich of Bergen received a BFA in film and animation.
- Tanner Richardson of Batavia received a BS in electrical engineering.
- James Wong of Batavia received an MBA in business administration-executive.
- Jake Humes of Batavia received a BS in the individualized program.
- Lexi Begin of Corfu received a BS in communication.
- Derek Emrich of Bergen received a BS in biochemistry.
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Emily Overacker of Le Roy graduated Summa Cum Laude from Nazareth University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education during the 97th Commencement ceremony on campus at the Golisano Training Center on Saturday, May 18.
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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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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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