Shining Stars On Campus: Windsor Locks, East Windsor College Students

WINDSOR LOCKS-EAST WINDSOR, 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.

Mercer University, Macon GA

• Samia Hussein of Windsor Locks was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT

• Selena Vazquez of Windsor Locks was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Stonehill College, Easton MA

• Samantha Gough, a member of Stonehill College's Class of 2025 from Windsor Locks, was recently honored at the institution's Student Life Awards on Sunday, April 28. Each year, this program celebrates campus community members for their outstanding contributions to the betterment of Stonehill. For more information on the 2024 Student Life Awards, visit Stonehill College's website.