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Loyola University Maryland recognized the class of 2016 at its commencement exercises on May 21, 2016.

The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following local students have been named to the Dean's List for Spring 2016.

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 4,986 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2016 Dean's List.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released the names of full-time students who were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester.

The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Durham, N.H. Students who received the honor of Summa Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0; students who received the honor of Magna Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and students who received the honor of Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.50-3.64.

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.

Lasell College has released the Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring semester of the 2015-16 academic year. A student must earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher to receive Dean's List recognition.

Coastal Carolina University has announced that 640 students made the President's honor list for high academic achievement for the 2016 Spring Semester.

More than 12,000 family members and friends filled the XL Center in Hartford on Tuesday, May 17, to cheer on their sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, as 1,221 undergraduates and 25 graduate students received their diplomas at Eastern Connecticut State University's 126th Commencement exercises.

Every year, the Eastern Writers Guild, a student-run club at Eastern Connecticut State University, publishes "Eastern Exposure," a student literary journal that showcases fiction, poetry, plays, scripts and other types of creative writing.

Student tutors from the Writing Center at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research and received scholarships at the New England Writing Centers Association (NEWCA) conference at Keene State University this spring semester.

BW's Symphonic Wind Ensemble embarked on a six-day performance tour in Washington, D.C. over 2016 Spring Break. They interacted with students from four diverse high schools through a variety of master classes and performances. The tour culminated with a performance at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Colby-Sawyer College recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement during the 2016 spring semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours in graded courses.

A number of Eastern Connecticut State University students were recently inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor society for the field of communication.

On April 25, 14 talented psychology students at Eastern Connecticut State University were awarded "departmental honors."

More than 250 talented students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research and creative work at the university's second annual CREATE conference this past April. CREATE stands for Celebrating Research Excellence and Artistic Talent at Eastern, and is the university's premier, academic year-end showcase. At the culminating event, students of all majors presented professional posters, live music, dance performances, artwork, photography, documentaries and panel discussions.

Eastern Connecticut State University inducted a cohort of students into business honor society.

Eastern Environmental Earth Science students were recently honored at the Environmental Earth Science Department's annual awards ceremony. Students were recognized for research or academic excellence.

More than 250 talented students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research and creative work at the university's second annual CREATE conference this past April. CREATE stands for Celebrating Research Excellence and Artistic Talent at Eastern, and is the university's premier, academic year-end showcase. At the culminating event, students of all majors presented professional posters, live music, dance performances, artwork, photography, documentaries and panel discussions.

Eastern Connecticut State University inducted a cohort of students into Alpha Mu Alpha.

Lambda Epsilon Sigma is Stonehill College's Honor Society. The purpose of the Society is to recognize and promote scholarship. Juniors and seniors who have attained a 3.50 cumulative grade point average are invited to apply for consideration. Additionally, in order to be inducted into the Society, the student must be recommended by faculty from both within and outside of the student's major.

A cohort of gifted mathematics students at Eastern Connecticut State University were inducted into the Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME) national honor society this April.

Earlier in the Spring semester the Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented the first concert held in Eastern's new state-of-the art Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). The historical concert, comprised of Eastern students, faculty, staff and local community members, was one of the first to combine nearly every vocal and instrumental ensemble, making it a truly collaborative performance.

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced the roster for the 2015-2016 Assumption College Track and Field team, coached by Stacie Wentz. "I'm really happy with how this program has progressed since arriving here two and a half years ago to restructure the cross country and track program," said Wentz. "This year's team is helping us create a firm foundation for future success. We've had multiple national qualifiers in the last two years and the team is working really hard to put on our program on the map not only in the Northeast region but nationally as well." The track and field team opened its season at the Alden Invitational, which was held at Brown University in Providence, RI. The Assumption College women's track and field team broke two indoor school records as the team began the 2015-2016 on a high note.

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced the roster for the 2015-16 Assumption College Swimming and Diving team. The team will seek to maintain their status as two-time Northeast-10 Champions. "[This year's team is a] fantastic group of women dedicated to their academics and swimming," said Stuart Cromarty, head coach of the swimming and diving team. The swimming and diving team began their season this fall and competed throughout the winter, winning the Worcester City Championships, which were held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, for the fourth consecutive year. The Assumption College women's swimming and diving team continues to shatter records, such as the three Plourde pool (Assumption's home pool) records beaten by Niamh Morgan and Carylyn Waite on the October 21, 2015 meet against the Le Moyne Dolphins. After winning the NE-10 Championships the past two years, Assumption's swimming and diving team remains a top competitor for a third title this season.

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.

Congratulations on making the Dean's List! 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.

Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its fall 2015 Dean's List. In order to qualify for the Dean's List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck, NJ have been named to the Dean's and Honors Lists for the Fall 2015 semester.

Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ have been named to the Dean's and Honors Lists for the Fall 2015 semester.