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TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Lisa Alexander of Ballston Spa was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Alexander, who is studying in the Business Administration program, was the recipient of the Marine Sergeant William D. Powers Scholarship.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.

TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Bryan Jones of Ballston Lake was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Jones, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Systems program, was the recipient of the Harold M. Perkins Automotive Technology Scholarship.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.Other Achievements for Bryan Jones from Ballston LakeBryan Jones of Ballston Lake is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Bryan Jones of Ballston Lake is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Bryan Jones of Ballston Lake Named To President's List at Hudson Valley Community College -- 01/2012

TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Lori Leicht of Ballston Spa was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Leicht, who is studying in the Computer Science program, was the recipient of the Pioneer Bank Scholarship in Memory of John M. Scarchilli '74.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.Other Achievements for Lori Leicht from Ballston SpaLori Leicht of Ballston Spa is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Lori Leicht of Ballston Spa Named To President's List at Hudson Valley Community College -- 01/2012

TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Amber Stefanchik of Ballston Lake was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Stefanchik, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene program, was the recipient of the First Advantage Dental Scholarship.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.Other Achievements for Amber Stefanchik from Ballston LakeAmber Stefanchik of Ballston Lake is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Amber Stefanchik of Ballston Lake Named To President's List at Hudson Valley Community College -- 01/2012

TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Sean Gilhooly of Ballston Spa was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Gilhooly, who is studying in the Heating/Refrigeration/Air Conditioning program, was the recipient of the New York Propane Gas Association Scholarship.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.Other Achievements for Sean Gilhooly from Ballston SpaSean Gilhooly of Ballston Spa is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Sean Gilhooly of Ballston Spa Named To President's List at Hudson Valley Community College -- 01/2012

TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Sarah Dreisbach of Charlton was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Dreisbach, who is studying in the Radiologic Technology program, was the recipient of the Rev. Francis A. Kelley DAV Scholarship.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.Other Achievements for Sarah Dreisbach from CharltonSarah Dreisbach of Charlton is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Sarah Dreisbach of Charlton is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Sarah Dreisbach of Charlton Named To President's List at Hudson Valley Community College -- 01/2012

TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Natalie Grable of Ballston Lake was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Grable, who is studying in the Nursing program, was the recipient of the Frank Hanrahan Memorial Scholarship.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.Other Achievements for Natalie Grable from Ballston LakeNatalie Grable of Ballston Lake is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Natalie Grable of Ballston Lake is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Natalie Grable of Ballston Lake Named To President's List at Hudson Valley Community College -- 01/2012

TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Sarah Dreisbach of Charlton was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Dreisbach, who is studying in the Radiologic Technology program, was the recipient of the Tri-County Council of Vietnam Era Veterans and Gold Star Mothers Scholarship.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.Other Achievements for Sarah Dreisbach from CharltonSarah Dreisbach of Charlton is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Sarah Dreisbach of Charlton is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Sarah Dreisbach of Charlton Named To President's List at Hudson Valley Community College -- 01/2012

TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Natalie Grable of Ballston Lake was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Grable, who is studying in the Nursing program, was the recipient of the Karen Swanick Scrivani '94 Memorial Nursing Scholarship.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.Other Achievements for Natalie Grable from Ballston LakeNatalie Grable of Ballston Lake is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Natalie Grable of Ballston Lake is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Natalie Grable of Ballston Lake Named To President's List at Hudson Valley Community College -- 01/2012

TROY, NY (05/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Bryan Jones of Ballston Lake was recognized Friday, May 4, at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Appreciation Reception. The ceremony formally recognizes current and incoming students who have been awarded scholarships by the Foundation during the 2011-2012 academic year.Jones, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Systems program, was the recipient of the Automobilists of the Upper Hudson Valley Scholarship in Memory of John A. English.Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Science; and Liberal Arts and Sciences; and an Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, it has an enrollment of more than 13,500 students, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and workforce training. Hudson Valley has more than 65,000 alumni.Other Achievements for Bryan Jones from Ballston LakeBryan Jones of Ballston Lake is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Bryan Jones of Ballston Lake is Scholarship Recipient at Hudson Valley Community College -- 05/2012Bryan Jones of Ballston Lake Named To President's List at Hudson Valley Community College -- 01/2012

POTSDAM, NY (05/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Robert J. May of Ballston Lake, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University on May 12, 2012.Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise. Of the 1,003 universities in Payscale's College Salary Report, Clarkson graduates have the seventeenth highest starting salaries.Other Achievements for Robert May from Ballston LakeRobert May of Ballston Lake Graduates from Clarkson University -- 05/2012Robert May of Ballston Lake Receives Scholarship at Clarkson University -- 03/2012

POTSDAM, NY (05/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Eric J. Clark of Ballston Spa, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, mathematics minor from Clarkson University on May 12, 2012.Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise. Of the 1,003 universities in Payscale's College Salary Report, Clarkson graduates have the seventeenth highest starting salaries.

POTSDAM, NY (05/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Rachel L. Hodgkins of Ballston Lake, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Clarkson University on May 12, 2012.Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise. Of the 1,003 universities in Payscale's College Salary Report, Clarkson graduates have the seventeenth highest starting salaries.Other Achievements for Rachel Hodgkins from Ballston LakeRachel Hodgkins of Ballston Lake Graduates from Clarkson University -- 05/2012Rachel Hodgkins of Ballston Lake Receives Scholarship at Clarkson University -- 03/2012

POTSDAM, NY (05/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Joshua Schoenstedt of Ballston Lake, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, mathematics minor from Clarkson University on May 12, 2012.Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise. Of the 1,003 universities in Payscale's College Salary Report, Clarkson graduates have the seventeenth highest starting salaries.

POTSDAM, NY (05/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Matthew L. Edgette of Ballston Spa, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Clarkson University on May 12, 2012.Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise. Of the 1,003 universities in Payscale's College Salary Report, Clarkson graduates have the seventeenth highest starting salaries.Other Achievements for Matthew Edgette from Ballston SpaMatthew Edgette of Ballston Spa Graduates from Clarkson University -- 05/2012Matthew Edgette of Ballston Spa Named to Clarkson University Dean's List -- 01/2012

POTSDAM, NY (05/14/2012)(readMedia)-- George Calvey of Ballston Spa, N.Y., a senior at Clarkson University majoring in mechanical engineering, received the following award(s) at the University Recognition Day ceremony during the spring semester:Robert E. Rosati '52 Award For Excellence In Mechanical Engineering: Awarded annually to the junior mechanical engineering student who demonstrates outstanding qualities of professionalism, high scholastic achievement, humanity and good citizenship and also exhibits outstanding potential for sustained achievement in an engineering career. The winner will receive a monetary award of $250. Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.Other Achievements for George Calvey from Ballston SpaGeorge Calvey of Ballston Spa Receives Award From Clarkson University -- 05/2012George Calvey of Ballston Spa Named Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University -- 01/2012

UTICA, NY (05/14/2012)(readMedia)-- Michael Wojtowecz of Rock City Falls, NY, majoring in Electrical Engr Tech, has been named to the President's List for the spring 2012 semester at SUNYIT. A semester grade point average of 3.60 or above qualifies full-time, matriculated students for inclusion on the President's List.SUNYIT, the State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome, is New York State's public institute of technology, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in technology and professional studies.Other Achievements for Michael Wojtowecz from Rock City FallsMichael Wojtowecz Named to President's List at SUNYIT -- 05/2012Michael Wojtowecz Honored at SUNYIT Commencement -- 05/2012Michael Wojtowecz named to President's List at SUNYIT -- 02/2012

ONEONTA, NY (05/14/2012)(readMedia)-- Nicole Tessier of Malta, NY was one of 78 SUNY Oneonta undergraduate students honored as recipients of the college's 2011-2012 Best and Brightest awards at the college's annual Students of Distinction reception on May 9.The awards recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic engagement, co-curricular engagement, and service to the college and/or local community. Students are nominated for the awards each semester by faculty and staff.A liberal arts college with a pre-professional focus, SUNY Oneonta features outstanding and accessible faculty, students committed to academics and community service, exceptional technology, a modern fieldhouse and athletic facilities, and a beautiful campus. The college enrolls 6,000 students in its 70 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs.

NEW PALTZ, NY (05/09/2012)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. on the Old Main Quadrangle. This year, there are more than 1,900 undergraduate degrees being conferred. There will be 1,291 undergraduate candidates participating in the ceremonies who will celebrate their achievements in the presence of their family and friends.Danielle Brown (Merrick, N.Y.) was selected as this year's valedictorian. Brown will deliver a short speech to her fellow graduates during the ceremony. Corinna L. Ridgeway (Port Crane, N.Y.) is the salutatorian. Ridgeway, who also has a 4.0 GPA, will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a cell and molecular concentration.This ceremony recognizes degrees granted in August and December 2011 and the May 2012 candidates.David Gardiner, a resident of Malta, NY (12020) will participate in the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.Gardiner will receive BA in History.Located in the heart of a dynamic college town, ninety minutes from metropolitan New York City, the State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective college of about 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. One of the most well-regarded public colleges in the nation, New Paltz delivers an extraordinary number of majors in Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Fine and Performing Arts and Education. New Paltz embraces its culture as a community where talented and independent minded people from around the world create close personal links with real scholars and artists who love to teach. Other Achievements for David Gardiner from MaltaDavid Gardiner to Participate in the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at SUNY New Paltz -- 05/2012David Gardiner Makes Fall 2011 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz -- 01/2012David Gardiner Earns Degree from State University of New York at New Paltz -- 07/2011David Gardiner participated in the May 2011 Commencement Ceremony at SUNY New Paltz -- 05/2011

NEW PALTZ, NY (05/09/2012)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at New Paltz will hold the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. on the Old Main Quadrangle. This year, there are more than 1,900 undergraduate degrees being conferred. There will be 1,291 undergraduate candidates participating in the ceremonies who will celebrate their achievements in the presence of their family and friends.Danielle Brown (Merrick, N.Y.) was selected as this year's valedictorian. Brown will deliver a short speech to her fellow graduates during the ceremony. Corinna L. Ridgeway (Port Crane, N.Y.) is the salutatorian. Ridgeway, who also has a 4.0 GPA, will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a cell and molecular concentration.This ceremony recognizes degrees granted in August and December 2011 and the May 2012 candidates.Sarah Lebarron, a resident of Ballston Spa, NY (12020) will participate in the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.Lebarron will receive BS in Early Childhood & Childhood Ed.Located in the heart of a dynamic college town, ninety minutes from metropolitan New York City, the State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective college of about 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. One of the most well-regarded public colleges in the nation, New Paltz delivers an extraordinary number of majors in Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Fine and Performing Arts and Education. New Paltz embraces its culture as a community where talented and independent minded people from around the world create close personal links with real scholars and artists who love to teach. Other Achievements for Sarah Lebarron from Ballston SpaSarah Lebarron to Participate in the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at SUNY New Paltz -- 05/2012Sarah Lebarron Makes Fall 2011 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz -- 01/2012Sarah Lebarron Makes Fall 2009 Dean's List at State University of New York at New Paltz -- 04/2010Sarah Lebarron resident makes spring 2009 dean's list at State University of New York at New Paltz -- 06/2009Sarah Lebarron resident makes spring 2009 dean's list at State University of New York at New Paltz -- 06/2009Sarah Lebarron resident makes spring 2009 dean's list at State University of New York at New Paltz -- 06/2009State University of New York at New Paltz announces fall 2008 dean's list -- 01/2009