On Campus: Great Achievements By College Students From Ellington And Somers

ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT — Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire. More great feats will be noted as they are received in the coming weeks.

Cedarville University, Cedarville OH

• Joelle Diggins of Ellington was named to the Dean's List at Cedarville University for spring 2025. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Lasell University, Newton MA

• Gianna Chiarenza, a Lasell University student from Ellington, was named to the Dean's List for academic performance in the spring 2025 semester. 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.

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester NH

• Rhapsody Arlen and Aaron Pomerening, both of Somers, and Joshua Mattioli of Ellington were named to the spring 2025 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
• Dezaree Cruz of Ellington has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's spring 2025 Dean's List. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List.

Stonehill College, Easton MA

• Grace Caso, Benjamin Lipman and Jason Webber, all of Ellington, were among 614 students processed at Stonehill College's 74th commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre PA

• Stephanie Levin of Ellington received the MSED in Education from Wilkes University, which awarded more than 700 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at its 78th spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA

• Lindsay Masamery of Somers, who majored in biomedical engineering, was bestowed a bachelor's degree at WPI's 156th commencement on Friday, May 16. Nearly 1,300 undergraduate degrees were awarded during the ceremony.