Announcements

Press release:

The following local residents made the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the Fall 2021 Semester.

Erik Scharlau of Alexander (14005), who is in the physician assistant program.

Ava Vescovi of Le Roy (14482), who is in the business administration-marketing program.

Bethany Zwolinski of Corfu (14036), who is in the biomedical sciences program.

Sophia Zwolinski of Corfu (14036), who is in the mechanical engineering program.

Tyler Henry of Bergen (14416), who is in the illustration program.

Lauren Burke of Bergen (14416), who is in the applied mathematics program.

Amelia Pestillo of Batavia (14020), who is in the management information systems program.

Amelia Beckman of Batavia (14020), who is in the illustration program.

Jake Long of Batavia (14020), who is in the civil engineering technology program.

Xishun Miller-Williams of Batavia (14020), who is in the industrial engineering program.

Cambria Kinkelaar of Bergen (14416), who is in the public policy program.

Kameron Kuszlyk of Batavia (14020), who is in the chemical engineering program.

Jonah Clare of Bergen (14416), who is in the chemical engineering program.

Zach Wagner of Batavia (14020), who is in the computer engineering program.

Derek Pruski of Oakfield (14125), who is in the computer science program.

Lucas Kohorst of East Pembroke (14056), who is in the applied arts and sciences program.

Kaleigh Tapp of Le Roy (14482), who is in the physician assistant program.

Lily Mercovich of Bergen (14416), who is in the film and animation program.

Tanner Richardson of Batavia (14020), who is in the electrical engineering program.

Joshua Sylvester of Le Roy (14482), who is in the computing and information technologies program.

Jay Lewis of Batavia (14020), who is in the mechanical engineering technology program.

Zachary O'Brien of Batavia (14020), who is in the electrical engineering program.

Lexi Begin of Corfu (14036), who is in the communication program.

Brett Lubberts of Linwood (14486), who is in the computer science program.

Zack Hall of Oakfield (14125), who is in the engineering exploration program.

Fanny Venegas of Elba (14058), who is in the university exploration program.

Ella Frank-Doyle of Batavia (14020), who is in the medical illustration program.

Tori Russell of Pavilion (14525), who is in the biotechnology and molecular bioscience program.

Will Palmer of Batavia (14020), who is in the new media design program.

Callee Norton of Elba (14058), who is in the biomedical sciences program.

Chase Roth of Alexander (14005), who is in the web and mobile computing program.

Charles Carroll of Oakfield (14125), who is in the chemistry program.

Colin Hunt of Batavia (14020), who is in the packaging science program.

Jacob Steffenilla of Stafford (14143), who is in the mechanical engineering technology program.

Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 18,600 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.

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Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Christopher Haskins from Oakfield, and assigned to the Company E, 427th Brigade Support Battalion received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class on January 21, 2022.

Audrey Lange from Batavia, and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 427th Brigade Support Battalion received a promotion to the rank of sergeant on December 28, 2021.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.

These promotions additionally recognize the best-qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Jaclyn Greiner was promoted to Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch. She is a Wealth Management Associate who graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2006 and started her career at Bank of America in 2011. She resides in Corfu, NY with her husband Neil and their three children.

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Cedarville University student Eric Stroud from Batavia, NY, majoring in Brdcst, Dig Med, Journalism, was named to the Dean's List for Fall 2021. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 4,715 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation, and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and high student engagement ranking. For more information about Cedarville University, visit www.cedarville.edu.

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Ohio University College of Fine Arts student Taylor McKenzie of Batavia has been named to OHIO's Fall 2021 Dean's List.

More than 5,000 students qualified for the fall semester 2021 Dean's List at Ohio University, including main and regional campuses.

Over 40 states were represented on the Dean's List, including: Arizona, Connecticut, California, Florida, Illinois, Rhode Island, Texas and Ohio. Students also represented Ireland, India, China, Oman and Switzerland.

OHIO students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester with a schedule of classes totaling at least 15 hours, 12 of which were taken for letter grades, to achieve this distinction.

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Robert J. Linder of Batavia, NY, received a master of science degree in data analytics from Clarkson University on December 18, 2021.

As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 students across 95 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Our alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company.

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SUNY Oswego recently recognized several Genesee County residents as high academic achievers on its President’s List and Deans’ List for the fall 2021 semester.

President's List students are those attaining semester grade-point averages of 3.8 or higher while carrying required academic credits. Students on the President’s List include:

• Collin J. Knapp, Byron, journalism
• Chase N. Monachino, Batavia, history
• Claire E. Slenker, Alexander, accounting

Deans' List students are those attaining semester grade-point averages between 3.3 and 3.79 while carrying required academic credits. Students on the Dean's List include:

• Alisia L. Compton, Batavia, business administration
• Ty C. Kornow, Basom, psychology

SUNY Oswego is a 161-year-old comprehensive college in the State University of New York system. The college enrolls more than 7,000 students in more than 170 academic programs across its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Communication, Media and the Arts; and School of Education. For more information, visit oswego.edu.

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SUNY Oswego recently recognized several Wyoming County residents as high academic achievers on its President’s List and Deans’ List for the fall 2021 semester.

President's List students are those attaining semester grade-point averages of 3.8 or higher while carrying required academic credits. Students on the President’s List include:

• Lily L. Borer, Arcade, illustration
• Kyle S. Burley, Arcade, biochemistry
• Lauren E. Royce, Silver Springs, journalism
• Cheyenne D. Titus, Arcade, biochemistry
• Paige R. Vinyard, Perry, human development

Deans' List students are those attaining semester grade-point averages between 3.3 and 3.79 while carrying required academic credits. Students on the Dean's List include:

• Lauren K. Gozelski, Castile, biology
• Hannah R. Mogavero, Arcade, cinema and screen studies
• Zacharias Wilson, Perry, software engineering

SUNY Oswego is a 161-year-old comprehensive college in the State University of New York system. The college enrolls more than 7,000 students in more than 170 academic programs across its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Communication, Media and the Arts; and School of Education. For more information, visit oswego.edu.

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Courtney Hendershott of Oakfield, N.Y. has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.

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Several area students were named to the dean's list at SUNY Cortland for the fall semester. They include:

Emma Efing of Le Roy (14482)

Emma Gutowski of Corfu (14036)

Ryan Kettle of Le Roy (14482)

The dean's list is the highest ranking for undergraduate students in their respective academic areas of the College. Students must earn a minimum 3.3 grade point average for the semester to make the list.

Press release:

Canisius College congratulates more than 1,100 students who were named to the fall 2021 Dean's and Merit lists.

Dean's List recognitions are awarded to those students who have attained a grade point average of at least 3.50 for the semester and have completed at least four courses of three credits or equivalent.

Merit List recognitions are awarded to students who have attained a grade point average of at least 3.25 for the semester and have completed two courses of three credit hours or the equivalent.

The following local students were named to the Dean's or Merit lists at Canisius College:

Christina Barraco, of Batavia, NY (14020). Barraco is from the Canisius College Class of 2022 and pursuing a degree in Digital Media Arts.

Calvin Herrick, of Le Roy, NY (14482). Herrick is from the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Biology.

Ava Horgan, of Le Roy, NY (14482). Horgan is from the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.

Leslie Arneth, of Le Roy, NY (14482). Arneth is from the Canisius College Class of 2024 and pursuing a degree in Integrated Marketing Comm.

Griffin Della Penna, of Batavia, NY (14020). Della Penna is from the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Journalism.

Sadie Loria, of Batavia, NY (14020). Loria is from the Canisius College Class of 2025 and pursuing a degree in Pathfinders.

Eliot Smith, of Le Roy, NY (14482). Smith is from the Canisius College Class of 2024 and pursuing a degree in Animal Behavior Ecology Conser.

Mary Warner, of Le Roy, NY (14482). Warner is from the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Psychology.

Jenna Whitmore, of Batavia, NY (14020). Whitmore is from the Canisius College Class of 2022 and pursuing a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Madisyn Tomaszewski, of Batavia, NY (14020). Tomaszewski is from the Canisius College Class of 2022 and pursuing a degree in Sports & Exercise Health Care.

Bryce Davis, of Darien Center, NY (14040). Davis is from the Canisius College Class of 2024 and pursuing a degree in Accounting.

Spencer Misiti, of Batavia, NY (14020). Misiti is from the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Finance.

Maleina Pellegrino, of Alexander, NY (14005). Pellegrino is from the Canisius College Class of 2025 and pursuing a degree in Management.

One of 27 Jesuit universities in the nation, Canisius is the premier private university in Western New York. Canisius prepares leaders - intelligent, caring, faithful individuals - able to pursue and promote excellence in their professions, their communities and their service to humanity.

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St. Paul Lutheran School is proud to announce the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for the 2nd Marking Period of the 2021-2022 School Year.  The following students have earned the Honor Roll:

• Isabella Battaglia,
• Benjamin Forsyth,
• Syvonne Holliday,
• Caleb, Janis,
• Korina Hodges,
• Eli Janis,
• Helen
• Schofield, 
• Lillian McClellan, and
• Cooper Parker.

• Emma Clark,
• Abigail Varland,
• Mathew Mosher, and
• Lucy Warren.

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Ithaca College congratulates students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester.

• Aleah Callan of Batavia (14020)
• Elise Hoerbelt of Batavia (14020)
• Michal Lullo of Batavia (14020)
• Rylei Odessa of Batavia (14020)
• Brianna Warrant of Corfu (14036)

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Breton Stephens of Alexander, NY has been named to the 2021 fall quarter Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Florida campus in Port Orange, Fla.

Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, Calif.; and Port Orange, Fla.

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January 25, 2022, Luke B. Rogers, son of Durin and Paula Rogers of Batavia, has been named to the Fall 2021 Dean's List at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. Rogers is pursuing a degree in Bioengineering.

To be eligible for the Dean's List at St. John Fisher College a student must have attained at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.

For more information about St. John Fisher College, visit www.sjfc.edu. 

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SUNY Morrisville recently announced those students who were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.0 to 3.99 grade-point average for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.

Cameron Clark of Batavia

Braeden Zimmerman of Bergen 

Eva Rhoads of Le Roy

Jack Doemling of Le Roy

Jason Doemling of Le Roy 

The college was ranked among the Best Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2022 issue and earned additional recognition in several categories, including Top Public College (North), Best Value, Social Mobility and Best College for Veterans.

 

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The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the Fall 2021 semester at Clarkson University:

Jacob Perez Gangi of Elba, NY, a senior majoring in civil engineering, and Ben Edward Slenker of Alexander, NY, a senior majoring in chemical engineering.

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

 

Press Release:

Students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester at Clarkson University.

The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester at Clarkson University:

 Logan M Cadieux of Oakfield, NY, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Lucy R Coniber of Corfu, NY, a freshman majoring in biology.

Matt Grover of Batavia, NY, a junior majoring in aeronautical engineering / mechanical engineering.

Paige Elizabeth Haile of Batavia, NY, a junior majoring in biology.

Colby Martin Leggo of Bergen, NY, a junior majoring in electrical engineering.

Cooper Douglas Mattice of Batavia, NY, a junior majoring in civil engineering / environmental engineering.

Dean's List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.

Press Release:

Alexander Dean of Bergen, NY has been named to the Fall 2021 Dean's List at Mansfield University.

Alexander is a student in the Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Management program.

A total of 348 students were named to the list this semester.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must be attending the university full-time and attain at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester.

Mansfield University is a member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). For more information visit mansfield.edu.

Press Release:

Nazareth students named to the Fall 2021 Dean's List:

Kimberly Davis of Pavilion, NY (14525).

Lauren Reding of Oakfield, NY (14125).

Sydney Vanderhoof of Le Roy, NY (14482).

Ryann Stefaniak of Batavia, NY (14020).

Emily Overacker of Le Roy, NY (14482).

Lauren Eddy of Batavia, NY (14020).

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.