Dominican College
Koleen Kerski of Prospect graduated from Dominican College in Orangeburg, N.Y. on May 22 with a joint B.S./M.S. degree in occupational therapy.
Temple University
Shaina W. Abney, daughter of Willie and Sharon Abney, of Toano, Va. (formerly of Prospect) graduated on May 12 from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. with a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture. Shaina was a 2007 graduate of Woodland Regional High School.
Keene State College
Rachael Battis of Beacon Falls and Chelsea Rich of Prospect graduated from Keene State College May 7. Battis and Rich were part of Keene State’s biggest-ever graduating class.
Quinnipiac University
The following local students received graduate degrees from Quinnipiac University on May 15.
Gene R. Campofiore and Richard Walsh of Prospect earned Master of Science degrees in organizational leadership.
Dannah Liz Ortiz of Naugatuck earned a Master of Arts degree in teaching.
Jamie R. Stamm of Naugatuck, earned a Master of Health Science/Phathologists’ Assistant degree.
The following local students received undergraduate degrees from Quinnipiac University on May 22.
Jessica C. Keeley of Prospect received a Bachelor of Science in diagnostic imaging.
Jessie M. Madormo of Prospect received a Bachelor of Science in nursing
Ashley L. Barbieri of Naugatuck received a Bachelor of Science in accounting
Margaret Bonner of Naugatuck received a Bachelor of Science in health and science studies
Emerson R. Franke of Naugatuck received a Bachelor of Science in psychobiology
Michelle C. O’Brien of Naugatuck received a Bachelor of Science in health and science studies
Paul I. Ofili of Naugatuck received a Bachelor of Science in health and science studies
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Alicia K. Perillo of Prospect and Regina M. Gilroy of Naugatuck graduated from the Quinnipiac University School of Law on May 15.
Salve Regina University
Katherine Stacie Nole of Naugatuck graduated May 15 Salve Regina University in Rhode Island. Nole earned a Bachelor of Science degree in special education.
Gardner-Webb University
Jill Phillips of Naugatuck graduated from Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina during its 2011 spring commencement exercises. Phillips graduated with a BS in psychology.
Seton Hall University
Katherine Keenan Fainer of Naugatuck graduated recently from Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. She was awarded a B.S. in diplomacy and international relations, cum laude. Fainer is the daughter of Barbara and Stephen Fainer and is a 2007 graduate of Holy Cross High School.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Jake Lee Brown of Prospect graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Mass., May 14 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. Corral
Eastern Connecticut State University
The following local students graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University on May 22:
Melissa Feige of Beacon Falls received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication/Early Childhood Education.
Natalia Rygiel of Beacon Falls received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
Shane Kingsley of Beacon Falls received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Rebecca Knapp of Naugatuck received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Applied Social Relations Magna Cum Laude.
Alyssa Pettit of Naugatuck received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
Lauren Pelletier of Naugatuck received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work Cum Laude.
State University of New York
Josni Mistry of Prospect received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the State University of New York May 22.
University of Vermont
Rebecca R. Pavlik of Beacon Falls and Lora E. Brown-Waterstraat of Naugatuck graduated from the University of Vermont on May 22. Pavlik received a BSM in mathematics. Brown-Waterstraat received a BA in English.
Chatham University
Lindsay Christine Chromik of Naugatuck graduated from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pa. on May 22, with a Master of Science in counseling psychology.
Marist College
Amy Ciaramella of Prospect graduated from Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., May 21 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.
Saint Anselm College
John A. Mariano of Naugatuck graduated from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., May 21, with a degree in accounting.