Notable Milestones Achieved By College Students From Ellington, 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.

Assumption University, Worcester MA

• Mallory Bartlett and Emil Johnson, both of Ellington, have been named to the University's Dean's List for the fall 2024 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.

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison NJ

• Alison Kozik of Ellington, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus in Madison, N.J., has been named to the Honors List for the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).

James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA

• Ellington resident Jackson Shea has been named to the dean's list at James Madison University for the fall 2024 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Shea is majoring in political science.

The Citadel, Charleston SC

• Colby McCormick of Somers is among the more than 1,300 cadets and students recognized for academic achievements during the fall 2024 semester. The dean's list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of incomplete and no grade below C for work in a semester. Cadets who are named to the dean's list receive a medal, which is worn on their uniform during the semester following their academic achievement.

University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI

• A number of local students have been named to the fall 2024 Dean's List. Among them are Jack Benedict and Elena Riggins, both of Somers, and McKenna Cahill, Matthew Gervin, Mikayla Helin, Juliana Lafleche, Elizabeth Lewis, Ryan Sardinha, James Sternat and Orpheus Wilson, all of Ellington (06029) Orpheus Wilson of Ellington (06029). Students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average.