Western Governors University
Tyler Sonnier has received his Bachelor of Arts in Science (5-9) degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 64th commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando on February 10th to celebrate the graduation of about 15,000 graduates from across the country.
At commencement, the online, nonprofit university recognized 8,839 undergraduates and 6,117 graduates who have completed their degrees in business, information technology, K-12 teacher education, and healthcare, including nursing. More than 1,100 new alumni participating in the ceremony. Graduates who were not able to attend the ceremony were able to watch the event via live video stream on WGU's website.
Northeastern University
Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following local students were recently named to the University's dean's list for the spring semester, which ended in December 2017.
Valerie Holler, majoring in Political Science/Business Adm. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean's list, Holler is a member of the University Honors Program.
Natalie Leung, majoring in Pharmacy. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean's list, Leung is a member of the University Honors Program.
Amelia Santiago, majoring in Physical Therapy. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean's list, Santiago is a member of the University Honors Program.
Rebecca Jones, majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean's list, Jones is a member of the University Honors Program.
To achieve the dean's list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career. Each student receives a letter of commendation and congratulation from their college dean.
The University Honors Program offers high caliber students the chance to further hone their studies and interests, live in special interest on-campus housing, and participate in one or two honors courses each term.
Invitation into the honors program is highly competitive and students must maintain a high GPA and strong commitment to campus leadership to remain a part.
Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following local residents were recently named to the University's dean's list for the fall semester, which ended in December 2017.
Sonia Husain, majoring in Business Administration.
Kendall Kosten, majoring in Business Administration.
Ibrahim Bah, majoring in Political Science.
Grace Byrd, majoring in Criminal Justice.
Alec Ceccon, majoring in Physical Therapy.
Saeed Faghihi, majoring in Economics/Business Admin.
Liam Fitzgerald, majoring in Biochemistry.
Nathan Glazer, majoring in Business Administration.
Isabel Kain, majoring in Physics.
Alexander Langston, majoring in Chemistry.
Longsheng Lin, majoring in Computer Science.
Claire Noe, majoring in Psychology.
Daniel O'Brien, majoring in Business Administration.
Amy Wong, majoring in Communication Stud./Sociology.
Shirley Wong, majoring in Business Administration.
Omolola Ometoruwa, majoring in Health Science.
Alexa Diiorio, majoring in Biology.
Anthony Guariglia, majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Benjamin Lerman, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Fernando Nunez Santos, majoring in Applied Physics.
Juliana Prieto, majoring in Criminal Justice.
Collin Walter, majoring in Biochemistry.
Elijah Gullage, majoring in Engineering.
Nenser Krua, majoring in Nursing.
Fatuma Mohamed, majoring in Political Science/Intl Affairs.
To achieve the dean's list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career. Each student receives a letter of commendation and congratulation from their college dean.