On Campus: Great Achievements By College Students From Enfield

ENFIELD, 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.

Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic CT

• Eight physical education students at Eastern Connecticut State University earned top accolades at the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America National Convention and Exposition, held this April in Baltimore. Two Eastern teams beat stiff competition at the SHAPE America College Bowl, earning first and second place, respectively. Among the winners was Jason Baillargeon of Enfield, a senior studying physical education.

Flagler College, St. Augustine FL

• Flagler College celebrated the academic and personal accomplishments of more than 560 graduates in the Class of 2025 with a commencement ceremony at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturday, May 10. Michael Alaimo, from Enfield, received a BA in digital media production and journalism.

Hofstra University, Hempstead NY

• Cloudy skies did not stop more than 230 Hofstra students from going out into the community early one recent Saturday morning to garden at neighboring homes. The University's Annual Pride and Plant event connects students with local homeowners, who need help with yard work and planting. Among the participating students was Sabrina Juhasz of Enfield, who is studying art history.

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester NH

• Thirteen students from Enfield were named to the spring 2025 President's List. They are Katherine Kelly, Kayliana Criscio, Raef Kubie, Tiara Rankin, Amanda Gilman, Christopher Latocki, Curtis Landry, Devyn Weidner, Jasmine Antoine, Nicole Devane, Connor Holmes, Zachary Lajeunesse and Emily Twarog. 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.
• Eva Davis of Enfield 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.

University of Nebraska, Lincoln NE

• Thomas Patrick Braun of Enfield was among 3,591 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 3, 17 and 18. Braun earned a Bachelor of Science in education and human sciences with distinction from the College of Education and Human Sciences.