School Briefs: Aug. 3

The University of Hartford recently announced Rachel Rosenberg, of , has been named to its dean's list for the Spring 2012 semester.

Two Weston students—both psychology majors—recently graduated from Union College:

• Alexa Goldfarb graduated summa cum laude
• Matthew Goldfarb graduated magna cum laude

The following local residents were among recently earned degrees from Ithaca College: 

• Hannah Dubner, of Easton, received a degree from Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences with a major in musical theatre.
• Vanessa Smaletz, of Weston, received a degree from Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences with a major in psychology.

Fairfield University held its commencement ceremonies earlier this summer, and a number of local students were among those who earned degrees: 

• Deborah Bailor, of Weston, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University's School of Nursing.
• Lauren Chacho, a resident of West Redding, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business.
• Tara Conine, a resident of Easton, received a Master of Science degree from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business.
• Susan Daly, a resident of Weston, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University's School of Nursing.
• Robert DiDomenico, a resident of Weston, received a Master of Arts degree from Fairfield University's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Jacqueline English, a resident of Weston, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Ruth Foster, a resident of Easton, received a Master of Arts degree from Fairfield University's Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.
• Monica Greaves, a resident of Redding, received a Master of Arts degree from Fairfield University's Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.
• Samantha Kelly, a resident of Easton, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University's University College.
• Alexandra Krist, a resident of Weston, received a Master of Arts degree from Fairfield University's Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.
• Karen Krupnik, a resident of Weston, received a Master of Arts degree from Fairfield University's Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.
• Lisa Lack, a resident of Weston, received a Certificate of Advanced Study degree from Fairfield University's Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.
• Sarah Lessler, a resident of Easton, received a Certificate of Advanced Study degree from Fairfield University's Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.
• Daniel Mauclaire, a resident of Redding, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Sean McGinn, a resident of Redding, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business.
• Erin Mellen, a resident of Easton, received a Master of Science degree from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business.
• Krystina Occhicone, a resident of Easton, received a Master of Arts degree from Fairfield University's Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.
• Kelly Romans, a resident of Easton, received a Master of Science degree from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business.
• Victoria Rovegno, a resident of Redding, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Jason Shah, a resident of Redding, received a Master of Science degree from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business.
• Kevin Shine, a resident of Weston, received a Master of Science degree from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business.
• Brittany Spezzano, a resident of Easton, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University's College of Arts and Sciences.
• Ryan Spicer, a resident of Easton, received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from Fairfield University's School of Engineering.
• Joshua Valinsky, a resident of Easton, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University's School of Nursing.
• Blair Whitton, a resident of Redding, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University's College of Arts and Sciences.