NK College Graduates, Part One

This is the first of several posts featuring recent local college graduates and college honors. If you would like to be included, have your college/university send information to elizabeth.mcnamara@patch.com.

Bryant University held its 150th Commencement on May 18. Among the graduates were Kevin J. Golinveaux, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Information Technology, and Benjamin Robert Sternberg, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance. Bryant’s Graduate School Commencement took place May 16. Among the graduates were Daniel Lamendola, who earned a Master of Business Administration, and Alyssa Ricci, who earned a Master of Business Administration.

The following local residents graduated from Saint Michael's College during the 106th commencement exercises held on the college campus May 12th: Sarah Emily DelGizzo, daughter of Dennis Delgizzo of North Kingstown, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science; Mallory Renee Hyland, daughter of David and Sandra Hyland of North Kingstown, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude degree in Psychology and Spanish; Geoffrey B. Sagamang, son of David and Linda Sagamang of North Kingstown, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Political Science; and Katherine Elise Walsh, daughter of Ann and Eric Walsh of North Kingstown, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

The following hometown residents were awarded degrees during Salve Regina University's 63rd commencement on May 19: Brian Gary Murphy was awarded a bachelor of science degree in Accounting; Kelly M. Alverson was awarded a certificate of advanced graduate studies degree in Humanities; Kerri M. Spier was awarded a certificate of advanced graduate studies degree in Mental Health-Holistic Counseling; Daniel R. Fanning was awarded a master of arts degree in Holistic Counseling; and Mary E. Slattery was awarded a master of science degree in Healthcare Administration & Management.

Local residents graduated from Clemson University May 10. They are: Kaitrin Mary Hartnett, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Travis Joseph Crocker, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History. They were among 3,053 students who received degrees at three commencement ceremonies.

Lyndon State College held its 101st Commencement Ceremony under sunny skies on Sunday, May 19. Diplomas were granted to 280 members of the class of 2013, including to Jessica Walsh of North Kingstown, who was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Television Studies.

Charles Weber of Wickford recently graduated from Champlain College. Weber received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication.