Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Seekonk High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Seekonk High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Seekonk High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Seekonk High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
Assumption Chorale Performs, Explores and Learns in Tour of Central Europe
From May 9-16, the Assumption College Chorale ensemble traveled to Prague, Vienna and Salzburg to perform in historic churches and cathedrals and learn about the history of European politics and art. During the trip, students had the opportunity to sing during High Mass at the Bergheim Parish Church in Salzburg; performed a recital at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna; held an impromptu performance at the Melk Abbey in Melk; and sang at the Church of Our Lady in Prague. The group also enjoyed guided tours of each city. "We teach a great deal of political history and art history during these trips," Prof. Michelle Graveline, Ph.D, the Chorale's director, said, "The students get an educational experience they won't soon forget," she said.
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2016 Jun 6
561 Named to Assumption College Dean's List for Spring 2016
Assumption College has announced that 561 students named to the College's undergraduate Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. The Dean's List is announced twice every academic year, once at the completion of the fall semester, and again at the completion of the spring semester. "The Dean's List is a recognition of students who have attained significant academic achievements," said Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. "The College is proud to formally recognize its top scholars whose dedication, hard work and commitment to their studies, are forming them to become effective leaders whom others will seek to emulate.
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2016 May 25
Coastal Carolina University announces President's List honors
Coastal Carolina University has announced that 640 students made the President's honor list for high academic achievement for the 2016 Spring Semester.
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2016 May 23
693 Receive a Degree at Assumption College Commencement
693 students received a degree, including 463 Bachelor of Arts degrees; 187 graduate studies degrees and certificates; and 43 Continuing and Career, during Assumption College's 99th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 7. Carolyn Woo, Ph.D., CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), delivered the commencement address. Honorary degrees were conferred upon Dr. Woo; Dr. James O'Connell, president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program; and Assumption alumni Dr. Fred Bayon '65, Board Chair Emeritus, and Michael Tsotsis '71, Trustee Emeritus. Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., president of Assumption College, congratulated the graduates and reminded them that the values they have had instilled in them over the last four years are ones that will continue to shape their lives and guide them as they serve their purpose in the world.
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2016 May 23
International Philosophy Honor Society Phi Sigma Tau Inducts New Members
The Assumption College Department of Philosophy has announced that 9 new members were inducted into Phi Sigma Tau. the Philosophy National Honor honor society, on Friday, April 8. "The Philosophy faculty are proud to welcome this year's inductees into Phi Sigma Tau," said Patrick Corrigan, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy and the honor society's advisor. "They have merited this honor by their academic excellence, their wide love of learning, and their desire to share their enthusiasm for discovery with others. They carry forward Assumption's highest traditions." Phi Sigma Tau was founded at Muhlenberg College in 1930. Its essential purpose was, and is, to promote ties among philosophy departments in accredited institutions and students in philosophy. To be inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, students at Assumption need to successfully complete at least three courses in philosophy, and demonstrated interest in philosophy beyond the classroom.
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2016 May 11
Students Present Academic Research at Annual Academic Symposium
More than 100 students presented their original academic research projects at Assumption College's 22nd Annual Undergraduate Symposium, held April 18-19 on the College's Worcester Campus. The undergraduate symposium highlights the research and scholarly achievements of Assumption students, working in collaboration with dedicated faculty mentors. These collaborations represent a model for integrating teaching, original research, and peer review in promoting intellectual development and professional growth. The symposium provides the campus community with the opportunity to gain a greater appreciation of, and applaud, the individual and collective accomplishments of the College's faculty and students.
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2016 May 3
American International College Student Grace Belt Receives Henrietta Littlefield Award for Leadership
Grace Belt, from Seekonk, MA, a sociology major at American International College, was given the Henrietta Littlefield Award during the College's Division of Student Affairs' Co-curricular Leadership and Involvement Awards ceremony on April 21. The award recognizes a woman in the senior class who best demonstrates the leadership qualities and commitment to co-curricular student life as exemplified by Henrietta Littlefield, a professor and the first Director of Student Activities at American International College.
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2016 Apr 26
68 Students Awarded for Academic Accomplishments at Honors Convocation
Assumption College honored 68 students with awards for academic excellence during the 32nd Annual Honors Convocation, held on April 20 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Awards ranged from departmental honors to special recognitions, to Augustine Scholarships, the College's highest academic honor.
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2016 May 2
Roger Williams University Announces Fall 2015 Dean's List
Select students have been named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester.
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2016 Feb 29
RWU Students Venture to the Dominican Republic for Scholarship, Service
Students from Roger Williams University headed to Hispaniola - the Caribbean island home to Haiti and the Dominican Republic - in early January for a two-week study abroad session in which they lived with local families and learned how the island's history has shaped its current political, social and economic climate. Students also explored the island's healthcare infrastructure, learned about health issues specific to the region and how care is delivered at local hospitals and clinics.
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2016 Feb 12
Bucknell Students Named to Dean's List
Bucknell University has released the dean's list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean's list recognition.
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2016 Feb 12
Volunteer of the Year Award and Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges
Volunteer of the Year Award honors a student who has worked in a volunteer capacity in a consistent and selfless manner. Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges is awarded to juniors or seniors who have demonstrated personal growth through sustained leadership in clubs, organizations, athletics and/or in the community while serving as a positive role model both inside and outside of the classroom.
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2015 Jul 6
American International College Announces Spring 2015 Dean's List
American International College in Springfield, MA has named 461 students to the Spring 2015 Dean's List. Dean's List students are full-time students with a grade point average between 3.3 and 4.0.
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2015 Jun 26
Local Students Named to Dean's List at Western New England University
The following students have been named to Dean's List at Western New England for the Spring semester of 2015. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.
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2015 Jun 23
Bryant University Student Named to Dean's List
The spring semester Dean's List at Bryant University includes the following area residents:
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2015 Jun 11
Coastal Carolina University announces Dean's List for Spring 2015
Approximately 1,800 students have made the Spring Semester 2015 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.
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2015 Jun 3
Local students graduate from Bryant University
Bryant University held its 152nd Commencement on Saturday, May 16.
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2015 May 18
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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2015 Apr 24
Ithaca College Athletes Participate in Leadership Academy
Ithaca College student-athletes representing all 27 varsity sports are learning valuable leadership skills in IC's Leadership Academy.
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2015 Apr 2
Coastal Carolina University announces Dean's List for Fall 2014
Approximately 2,125 students have made the Fall 2014 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.
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2015 Feb 3
Local Students Named to Dean's List at Western New England University
The following students have been named to Dean's List at Western New England for the fall semester of 2014. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.
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2015 Jan 16
Fall 2014 Dean's List
To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.
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2015 Jan 16
Bryant University Students Named to Dean's List
The fall semester Dean's List at Bryant University includes the following area residents:
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2015 Jan 13
Roger Williams University Announces 2014 Graduates
The following local residents were among more than 1,035 students from Roger Williams University to receive their degrees as part of the Class of 2014.
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2014 Jul 14
Bryant University Students Named to Dean's List
The spring semester Dean's List at Bryant University includes the following area residents:
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2014 Jun 27
Local Students Named to Dean's List at Western New England University
The following students have been named to Dean's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2014. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.
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2014 Jun 26
Roger Williams University Announces Spring 2014 Dean's List
The following local residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester.
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2014 Jun 25
Graduation
A total of 1,193 degrees (794 bachelor's degrees, 381 master's, and 18 PhDs) were awarded during the university's commencement ceremony on May 17, 2014, which took place outdoors on the WPI quadrangle. Additionally, 381 degrees were awarded earlier this academic year.
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2014 Jun 20
Spring 2014 Dean's List
To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.
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2014 Jun 10
715 Students Graduate at Assumption College's 97th Commencement
Assumption College's 97th Commencement ceremony was held on May 17 on the campus's H.L. Rocheleau Field, where 463 Bachelor of Arts degrees; 217 graduate studies degrees (Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration) and certificates; and 35 Continuing and Career Education degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, and associates) were awarded.
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2014 Jun 17