The following area students recently received degrees:

Olivia Cole, of Liverpool, graduated from Cedarville University with a bachelor of arts in special education-intervention specialist during the 123rd annual commencement held May 4, 2019.

Santosh Kumar Doulager, of Liverpool, graduated from Campbellsville University in May 2019 with a master of science in information technology management.

Kevin Hanretty, of Liverpool, graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in May 2019 with a master of science in exercise science.

Peter Nash, of Liverpool, was awarded a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering with distinction from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute on May 11.

Juliana R. Melara, of Liverpool, received a bachelor of science degree in psychology and philosophy from the University of Scranton on May 26. Melara was among 38 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2019 to graduate from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. Melara graduated magna cum laude.

Natalie F. Guinta, of North Syracuse, has graduated with an emergency management degree from Jacksonville State University. Guinta was among the 774 students honored at commencement on May 3, 2019.

Connor Evans, of Cicero, received a bachelor of business administration in sports management from Wilkes University on May 18.

Caleb Dadey, of Cicero, earned a bachelor of arts in intelligence and national security studies from Coastal Carolina University in May.

Zachary Beylo, of Liverpool, has earned a master of science in electrical and computer engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Rachael Claire Lieblein-Jurbala, of Syracuse, was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Connecticut College at the 101st commencement ceremony on May 19. Lieblein-Jurbala majored in sociology and dance.

Stephanie Grethel, of Cicero, was among the graduates recognized during University of the Sciences’ 198th commencement celebration on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Grethel graduated summa cum laude with a doctor of physical therapy degree. She was a member of Alpha Chi National Honors Society, Alpha Lambda Delta, National Honor Society for First-Year Students, and Alpha Eta Honor Society for the Allied Health Professionals.

Ryan Spiker, of Liverpool, graduated from the University of Mount Union on May 18 with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.

Katherine Wu, of Liverpool, graduated with a master of science degree with a major in statistics from Lehigh University in spring 2019.

Jillian M. Hagadorn, a resident of Cicero, received a bachelor of fine arts magna cum laude in art and design from the School of Art and Design at Alfred University during the 183rd commencement exercises May 18, 2019, at McLane Center on the Alfred University campus.

Amelia Genecco, of Syracuse, has graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Genecco earned a bachelor of science in biomedical sciences.

Kyra Upah, of North Syracuse, received a bachelor of arts in political science from SUNY New Paltz.

Yuemin Yan, of Syracuse, earned a master’s degree from Tulane University.

Ariana Sherman, of Liverpool, earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science, sociology and anthropology from Saint Michael’s College.

Anne Catherine O’Brien, of Syracuse, earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology and anthropology from Saint Michael’s College.

Alyssa Kinahan-Dundas of Liverpool graduated from Emmanuel College on Saturday, May 11, 2019, during Emmanuel College’s 97th Commencement Exercises on its campus in Boston. Kinahan-Dundas received a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a concentration in Sustainability and Global Justice during the ceremony.

Brandon Dummitt, of Liverpool, graduated from Paul Smith’s College on May 11 with a bachelor’s degree in natural resource conservation and management.

Kassandra Majesky, of Mattydale, received a bachelor of science in business administration, magna cum laude, from the University at Albany.

Sophie Meyers, of Brewerton, graduated from Adelphi University at commencement ceremonies on May 19 at NYCB Live: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Meyers earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Graduation honors included: Summa Cum Laude, Honors College, Deans Award for Psychology, Departmental Honors and Psi Chi (Psych Honoary).

Byunggu Lee, of Syracuse, received a doctor of philosophy in mass communications at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s spring commencement ceremonies May 10 at the Kohl Center.
The following area students also received degrees:

Alfred State College

Alfred State College held commencement ceremonies May 12.

Jordan Bukowski, of Cicero, graduated with an AAS in diagnostic medical sonography.

Caitlin Buske, of Liverpool, graduated with an AAS in court and real-time reporting.

Paige Haley, of Liverpool, graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering technology.

Nicole Ordway, of Liverpool, graduated with an AAS in nursing.

Ashley Pocock, of Liverpool, graduated with an BS in nursing.

Bismarck State College

More than 620 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the spring 2019 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college’s 79th commencement ceremony held on May 10, 2019, at the Bismarck Event Center.

Area graduates include:

Conor Finn, of Liverpool, graduated with an associate in applied science degree in electric power technology.

Samantha Mangovski, of Liverpool, graduated with an associate in applied science degree in electric power technology.

Buffalo State College

Sabrina Black of Syracuse earned a bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State College and made the dean’s list for the 2019 spring semester.

Other area graduates include:

• Antoine Harned of Clay

• Helen Mills of North Syracuse

Cazenovia College

Cazenovia College held commencement ceremonies May 18.

Joseph Beck, of Liverpool, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in environmental biology.

David Becker, of Liverpool, graduated with a bachelor of professional studies in sport management.
Breanna Burrows, of North Syracuse, graduated with a bachelor of science in inclusive elementary education.

Jasmine Cirbus, of Cicero, graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in arts management and studio art.

Sarah Colasanti, of Liverpool, graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in interior design.

Nicole Deyulio, of Liverpool, graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in fashion design.

Michelle Dombroski, of Brewerton, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in liberal studies.

Hannah Lees, of Clay, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of professional studies in fashion merchandising.

Evan Tracy, of Clay, graduated with a bachelor of professional studies in sport management and accounting.

Clarkson University

Clarkson University held commencement ceremonies May 11.

Alison Davis, of Brewerton, received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, computer science minor.

Amanda Agley, of Cicero, received a master of science degree in physician assistant studies.

Jared Heidt, of Cicero, received a bachelor of science degree with great distinction in computer science, mathematics minor.

Graham Dittler, of Cicero, received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, mathematics minor.

Taite Phillips, of Cicero, received a master of business administration degree.

Michael Krick, of Cicero, received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in biology.

Thomas Williams, of Liverpool, received a bachelor of science degree in software engineering, electrical engineering minor.

Hudson Valley Community College

The 65th Commencement ceremony was held Saturday, May 17, in the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on the Hudson Valley campus.

Vincent Pitonzo, of Cicero, completed studies in the mortuary science academic program.

Juliana Farone, of Syracuse, completed studies in the mortuary science academic program.

Nazareth College

Nazareth College students earned their degrees at the 92nd Annual Commencement ceremony that took place at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester on May 12, 2019.

Margaret Bateman of North Syracuse earned a bachelor of science in health sciences.

David Brennan of Liverpool earned a doctor of physical therapy.

Sydney Busko of Liverpool earned a bachelor of arts in psychology.

Frankie Gleason of Liverpool earned a bachelor of science in communication science and disorders.

Ryan Kasarda of Cicero earned a bachelor of science in nursing.

Thomas Kerfien of Liverpool earned a bachelor of science in biomedical sciences.

Mary Ordway of Cicero earned a bachelor of science in health sciences.

Megan Payne of Liverpool earned a bachelor of science in health sciences.

Shelby Peck of Liverpool earned a master of science in occupational therapy.

Kevin Printup of Cicero earned a doctor of physical therapy.

Julie Uhl of Liverpool earned a doctor of physical therapy.

Jenna Zajac of Clay earned a doctor of physical therapy.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology conferred some 4,200 degrees this academic year at all its campuses — including in Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and China. The university held its 134th annual commencement celebration in May. The following local residents received degrees:

Francesco Barletta of Liverpool received a BFA in industrial design in May 2019.

Bryan Bausinger of Clay received a BS/ME in mechanical engineering in May 2019.

Bria Cherebin of Liverpool received a BS in chemical engineering in May 2019.

Nicholas Commisso of Cicero received a BS in management information systems in December 2018.

Zachary Dickerson of Liverpool received a BS in applied arts and sciences in December 2018.

Marylin Galimi of Liverpool received an MS in health systems administration in May 2019.

Samantha Goodnough of Cicero received an AAS in design and imaging technology in May 2019.

Aida Hajdarpasic of Liverpool received a BFA in illustration in May 2019.

Brian Hewitt of Liverpool received a BFA in film and animation in May 2019.

Raina Kenny of Liverpool received a BS in ASL-English interpretation in May 2019.

Alexander Kidd of Liverpool received a BS in software engineering in May 2019.

Pheng Lee of Liverpool received a BS in biomedical sciences in May 2019.

Joshua Martin of Liverpool received a BS in game design and development in December 2018.

Shannon McLaughlin of Liverpool received a BS/MS in physician assistant in May 2019.

Nicholas Merrifield of Liverpool received a BS in civil engineering technology in May 2019.

Nicole Newman of Liverpool received an MBA in business administration-online executive in December 2018.

Richard Opdyke of Liverpool received a BS in mechanical engineering technology in May 2019.

David Pflanz of Liverpool received a BS in media arts and technology in May 2019.

Samixchha Raut of Liverpool received a BS in biomedical sciences in May 2019.

Dominic Rigney of North Syracuse received a BS in business administration-accounting in December 2018.

Jason Schulz of Liverpool received a BS in mechanical engineering in May 2019.

Luisa Swan of Liverpool received an MS in criminal justice in May 2019.

Benjamin Terzini of Liverpool received an MS in accounting in May 2019.

Jacob Wales of Liverpool received a BS in applied mathematics in May 2019.

Ezekiel Wright of Liverpool received a BS in mechanical engineering in May 2019.

St. Lawrence University

St. Lawrence University held commencement ceremonies May 19.

Mara S. Delaney, of Brewerton, graduated with a bachelor of science in biology and anthropology, magna cum laude.

Alyssa M. Forte, of Cicero, graduated with a bachelor of science in neuroscience and business in the liberal arts, magna cum laude degree.

Alyssa M. Stahrr, of Syracuse, graduated with a bachelor of science in biology, cum laude.

SUNY Delhi

More than 690 students graduated from SUNY Delhi in May 2019. Commencement was held on May 18, 2019, and over 750 certificates, associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees were conferred upon the Class of 2019.

Kara Kennedy of Liverpool (Cicero-North Syracuse Senior High School) earned a bachelor’s degree in event management.

Shannon Snyder of Clay (George Fowler High School) earned a BSN in nursing.

Anna Munley of Liverpool earned an associate’s degree in veterinary science technology.

SUNY Oneonta

More than 1,000 graduates were recognized at SUNY Oneonta’s 130th Commencement on May 11, 2019. Students who completed the requirements for bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and certificates of advanced study were honored in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House.

Julianna Grasso of Liverpool earned a bachelor of science in dietetics.

Christopher Hannan of Liverpool earned a bachelor of science in digital and studio art.

Hannah Millias of North Syracuse earned a bachelor of science in early childhood education (birth through grade 6).

Martin Sak of North Syracuse earned a bachelor of science in statistics/mathematics.

Brianna Supensky of North Syracuse earned a bachelor of science in communication studies.

SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Potsdam held commencement ceremonies May 18.

Samantha Alpert, of Liverpool, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology.

Paige Carter, of Cicero, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of music degree in music business and musical studies.

Briana Collins, of Syracuse, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in biology.

John Davidson, of Cicero, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in French.

Leanne Kratz, of Liverpool, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in childhood/early childhood education.

April Miller, of Brewerton, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in geology.

Geoffrey Schermerhorn, of Cicero, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of music degree in music education.

Zachary Sheridan, of Clay, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in speech communication.

Louis Slocum, of Liverpool, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in geology.

Shannon Stoddard, of Liverpool, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of music degree in music education.

Michaela Valentino, of Liverpool, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in community health.

Natalie Woodworth, of Liverpool, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in childhood/early childhood education.

University of Vermont

The University of Vermont held commencement ceremonies May 19.

Todd Telesca, of Cicero, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business administration during commencement ceremonies on May 19, 2019, at the University of Vermont.

Amanda Ziobro, of Cicero, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in gender, sexuality and women’s studies during commencement ceremonies on May 19, 2019, at the University of Vermont.

Western Governors University

Patricia Alvarez of Brewerton earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Russell Cole of Liverpool earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Jessica Vernooy of Syracuse earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Area students graduate from Ithaca College

Ithaca College held commencement ceremonies May 19.

Julia Benbenek of Cicero graduated cum laude with a BS in integrated marketing communications.

Jacob Wright of Cicero graduated with a BS in television-radio.

Areya Muraca of Liverpool graduated magna cum laude with a BS in integrated marketing communications.

Charles Green of Liverpool graduated with a BS in sports media.

Olivia Corlett of Liverpool graduated cum laude with a BS in exercise science.

Joseph Smith of Liverpool graduated cum laude with a BA in psychology.

Justin Bertolero of Liverpool graduated magna cum laude with a BS in integrated marketing communications.

Christian LaLomia of Liverpool graduated with a BS in sports media.

Cassandra Walters of North Syracuse graduated with a BA in writing.

SUNY Canton celebrates spring 2019 graduates

Michelle A. Battles, of Brewerton, earned a bachelor of science in nursing. Battles is a 1994 graduate of Paul V. Moore High School.

Brandon Rexford, of Brewerton, earned a bachelor of science in nursing. Rexford is a 2013 graduate of General Brown Junior/Senior High School.

Thomas Guilfoil, of Cicero, earned an associate in applied science in HVAC engineering technology. Guilfoil is a 2017 graduate of Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School.

Grace K. Goldie, of Clay, earned an associate in applied science in dental hygiene. Goldie is a 2008 graduate of Mooresville High School.

Amanda M. Kenyon, of Clay, earned a bachelor of science in nursing. Kenyon is a 2013 graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School.

Marissa Grey-Schaber, of Liverpool, earned an associate in applied science in veterinary science technology. Grey-Schaber is a 2014 graduate of Liverpool High School.