Emily Roseman, resident of Rochester, graduated from Bates College on May 31 with a bachelor’s degree in politics, magna cum laude.
The largest graduating class in WPI’s history – 1,680 students – received their degrees beneath a large, billowing tent that shielded graduates and well-wishers from the sun that occasionally peeked from behind generally cloudy skies. In all, the Institute awarded 956 bachelor’s degrees, 682 master’s degrees, and 42 PhDs during its 147th Commencement exercises.
The following local residents recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI):
– Mary-Lee Barboza of Rochester was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and biotechnology with high distinction.
– Gregory Kornichuk of Rochester was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with high distinction.
– Michael Gifford of Rochester was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering with high distinction.
– Xiaoyu Wang of Rochester was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.
– Alexander Stylos of Rochester was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in robotics engineering.
Brenna Maloney, a junior majoring in Health Promotion, from Marion was among approximately 1,800 students at Coastal Carolina University who made the Spring 2015 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average. All students must be enrolled full time.
Kerry Ecker from Mattapoisett graduated from Wake Forest University on May 18.
Cody J. Nadeau of Marion graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from McDaniel College. McDaniel awarded 358 bachelor’s degrees during the 145th Commencement on May 23.
Nathan D’Olympia, a 2005 graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, was recently awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Physics from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is currently working as a scientist at Passport Systems in Billerica, MA.