College students from Knox and Waldo counties are finding success in schools close to home and across the country. This week we highlight the following:

Kaleb Pendleton of Warren makes Dean's List at RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (06/27/2023) — Kaleb Pendleton of Warren was named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year.

Pendleton is in the computer science program.

Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,700 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.

The university is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Global partnerships include campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.

For news, photos and videos, go to www.rit.edu/news.

Hannah Bowie Named to Castleton University Dean's List

CASTLETON, VT (06/27/2023) — Hannah Bowie of Winterport (04496) was recently named to the Castleton University Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year.

To qualify for this academic honor, students must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5.

Castleton University is small enough to be a community where every student matters, yet large enough to offer more than 75 programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students, 28 varsity sports, and over 50 clubs and organizations. The university stresses experiential learning through internships, community service, and research opportunities provided by more than 400 community partnerships. On July 1, 2023, Castleton University will join together with Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College to become Vermont State University, a reimagined higher education institution building on the strong legacies of its founding institutions. Learn more at castleton.edu.

Adam Bifulco of Camden, ME, graduates from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (06/28/2023) — Adam Blue Bifulco of Camden, ME, received a bachelor of science degree with great distinction in financial information and analysis, economics minor, computer science minor from Clarkson University on May 13, 2023.

As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 students across 95 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Our alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company.

Selena Davis Graduates from Plymouth State University 

PLYMOUTH, NH (06/27/2023) — Selena Davis of Stockton Springs graduated from Plymouth State University during its 152nd Anniversary Commencement Ceremony on May 12, 2023.

Davis graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Commun. and Media Studies.

Davis was among more than 680 Class of 2023 students who received degrees.

Established in 1871, Plymouth State University serves the state of New Hampshire and the world beyond by transforming our students through advanced practices where engaged learning produces well-educated undergraduates and by providing graduate education that deepens and advances knowledge and enhances professional development. With distinction, we connect with community and business partners for economic development, technological advances, healthier living, and cultural enrichment with a special commitment of service to the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

Liana Gobin Named to Spring 2023 Dean's List at Plymouth State University

PLYMOUTH, NH (06/29/2023) — Liana Gobin of Belfast, ME has been named to the Plymouth State University Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the Spring 2023 semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester.

Gobin is majoring in Nursing at Plymouth State.

Established in 1871, Plymouth State University serves the state of New Hampshire and the world beyond by transforming our students through advanced practices where engaged learning produces well-educated undergraduates and by providing graduate education that deepens and advances knowledge and enhances professional development. With distinction, we connect with community and business partners for economic development, technological advances, healthier living, and cultural enrichment with a special commitment of service to the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

Colby Verrill-Hyde Named to Spring 2023 President's List at Plymouth State University

PLYMOUTH, NH (06/29/2023) — Colby Verrill-Hyde of Warren, ME has been named to the Plymouth State University President's List for the Spring 2023 semester. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the Spring 2023 semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester.

Verrill-Hyde is majoring in Elementary Ed & Youth Develop. at Plymouth State.

Dean College Announces Spring 2023 Dean's List

FRANKLIN, MA (06/29/2023) — Dean College is pleased to announce the students that have earned a place on the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester. These students have demonstrated a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean College.

Margaret Christie of Rockport (04856)

Elinor Silverio of Lincolnville (04849)

Founded in 1865, Dean College is a private, residential college located in Franklin Massachusetts, 45 minutes from Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. Dean College offers baccalaureate degrees, associate degree programs, as well as a robust schedule of part-time continuing and professional education credit and certificate programs throughout the calendar year.

Camden Resident Named to Spring 2023 President's List at Dean College

FRANKLIN, MA (06/29/2023) —Tanner Hilt of Camden has earned a place on the President's List for the Spring 2023 semester. Students named to the President's List have demonstrated a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean College.

Founded in 1865, Dean College is a private, residential college located in Franklin Massachusetts, 45 minutes from Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. Dean College offers baccalaureate degrees, associate degree programs, as well as a robust schedule of part-time continuing and professional education credit and certificate programs throughout the calendar year.