Area Undergraduates Named to Springfield College Dean's List

From Springfield College:

Springfield College has named the following area students to its Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2016 term. Criteria for selection to the Dean's List requires that the student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for the semester, that he or she must not have any "incompletes" in the designated semester and that he or she must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 for the semester.

Vincent McLiverty of Yorktown Heights was named to the school's Dean's List. McLiverty is studying criminal justice. John Boday of Somers was also named to the Dean's List. Boday is studying health science. Bianca Raniolo, a Dean's List honoree also from Yorktown Heights, is studying psychology.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is known worldwide for the guiding principles of its Humanics philosophy, educating students in spirit, mind and body for leadership in service to others. With its foundation of academic excellence and rich athletic heritage, Springfield College prepares students with real-world leadership skills for careers that transform lives and communities. 

The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of health sciences, human and social services, sport management and movement studies, education, business and the arts and sciences. It also offers doctoral programs in physical education, physical therapy and counseling psychology. 

The college is ranked in the 2016 edition of "Best Colleges" in the top tier of "Best Regional Universities - North Region" by U.S.News & World Report and is designated as a premier Leadership Development Center by the YMCA of the USA. More than 5,000 traditional, nontraditional and international students study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass. and at regional campuses throughout the country.

Further information is available through the Springfield College website.