Dr. Jaclyn A. Klimczak Completes Fellowship 

      Dr. Jaclyn A. Klimczak, formerly from Amherst, NH completed a year Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Rousso Facial Plastics Surgery Clinic in Mountain Brook, Alabama.  This Fellowship is under the auspices of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.  Dr. Daniel E. Rousso is a renowned plastic surgeon who has earned countless accolades throughout his 30+ years of experience. 

      Previously, Dr. Klimczak completed the five year Otolaryngology Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital /New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City where she became Chief Resident in Head & neck Surgery. 

      She graduated cum laude with a BS from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and earned an MS degree from Georgetown University Medical School in Washington D.C. prior to pursuing her medical education at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.

      Dr. Klimczak is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and a member of the highly prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) National Medical Honor Society. She has enjoyed devoting time to medical mission trips treating patients and providing educational initiatives in Ethiopia and the Philippines during her years in medical school and residency.  

      Dr. Klimczak will be joining a Medical Group in Boca Raton FL where she will be specializing in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery.  She is the daughter of Matt & Brenda Klimczak and brother of Matthew (Coach Matt) of Amherst. 

Stonehill College Spring 2022 Dean’s List

EASTON, MA -- 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.

Elizabeth Knapp of Mont Vernon

Lasell University Students Named to Spring 2022 Dean’s List

NEWTON, MA -- The following students were named to the Lasell Dean’s List in recognition of their spring 2022 academic performance:

Rachel Mazur of Amherst (03031)

To be named to the Dean’s List, Lasell students must complete at least 12 credits as a full-time student and achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Local Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT -- This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont-the 221st in its history-marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies due to pandemic restrictions.

The following students graduated from the University of Vermont during commencement ceremonies in May, 2022.

Isabel Carbery of Amherst graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Hannah Kershaw of Mont Vernon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies.

Alexandra Meader of Mont Vernon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences.

Wade Landrum of Mont Vernon graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.

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Local Students Named to Assumption University’s Dean’s List 

WORCESTER, MA -Assumption University has announced those who have been named to the University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and spring semesters. Local students include:

John Mastergeorge of Amherst, Class of 2022

Shannon Paquette of Amherst, Class of 2023

Rebecca Benjamin of Amherst, Class of 2024

Anna Maria College Celebrates its 73rd Commencement 

PAXTON, MA - May 2022 marked a new chapter for Anna Maria College as the institution celebrated its 2022 Commencement Ceremony at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The new and larger venue held nearly 300 graduates and 3,500 guests while still retaining Anna Maria’s sense of a tight-knit community.  

BACHELOR of ARTS: AMHERST, NH: Jennifer Rose McNally

Lasell University Students Present at Annual Symposium

NEWTON, MA - Lasell’s Connected Learning Symposium celebrated its 20th year of student scholarship and research with original presentations from more than 200 participants.

Rachel Mazur of Amherst (03031) had artwork featured in Lasell’s Wedeman Gallery, which highlights the best drawings, paintings, prints, and 3D pieces created in Lasell’s fine arts courses at Symposium. The presentation incorporated the NACE competencies of professionalism, equity and inclusion, and career and self-development. 

Bob Jones University Students Named to President’s List 

GREENVILLE, SC - The following students are among over 620 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2022 semester.

To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.

The following local students were named to the President’s List:

Emily Hubbard, a Junior Public Health/Global Health major from Mont Vernon.

Madeline Peters, a Sophomore Visual Studies major from Amherst.

Mont Vernon resident graduates from James Madison University

HARRISONBURG, VA-- Annemarie Edvalson of Mont Vernon  graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general psychology from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2022.

Edvalson was among 4,574 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Congratulations to all graduates and their families!

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SNHU Announces Winter 2022 Dean’s List

MANCHESTER, NH - It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2022 Dean’s List.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in the fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits over two consecutive terms.  

AMHERST

Bethany Stuart-Vail 

Paige Castell 

Camryn Carlson 

Liam Carlen 

Jeniffer Quintana Granda 

Sierra Chaput 

Joshua Burdick 

Jacob Kiesewetter 

MONT VERNON

Cameron Watson 

Nazareth College Student Amber Schaffer of Amherst Earns Spring 2022 Dean’s List Honors

ROCHESTER, NY - Nazareth College is proud to announce that Amber Schaffer of Amherst, NH, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester.

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.

Amber Schaffer of Amherst, NH, Earns Degree from Nazareth College

ROCHESTER, NY - Amber Schaffer of Amherst, NH, graduated Cum Laude from Nazareth College with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health and a minor in Analytics during the 95th Commencement ceremony on campus at the Golisano Training Center on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Lasell University Students Design For, Produce Annual RUNWAY Shows

NEWTON, MA -- RUNWAY 2022: Reimagined, was held on May 6 and 7 at Lasell University. The shows featured original design work from more than 70 students and a production team of more than 150 behind-the-scenes student leaders.

Rachel Mazur of Amherst presented original design work at the Friday undergraduate showcase. 

Local Students Graduate From Assumption University

WORCESTER, MA - Nearly 400 graduates received a bachelor’s degree during Assumption University’s 105th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 8, at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. Larry Lucchino, Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer and chairman and principal owner of the Worcester Red Sox, delivered the commencement address.  Local students include:

John Mastergeorge of Amherst (03031)

Andre Simmond Graduates from the University of Mississippi

UNIVERSITY, MS - Andre Simmond, of Mont Vernon, NH, is among the more than 3,300 students who earned their degrees from the University of Mississippi in May 2022.

Simmond, who majored in Sport and Recreation Administration, received a Master of Science from the Graduate School.

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Spring 2022 Dean’s List

EASTON, MA -- 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.

Elizabeth Knapp of Mont Vernon