CNU graduates announced

Ten local students were among Christopher Newport University’s spring 2016 graduating class, the largest in the university’s history. Nearly 1,300 graduates received degrees, including the following Suffolk residents:

• Brittany Diane Bowen, Master of Science, environmental science
• Katelyn O’Halloran Brown, Bachelor of Arts, economics
• Margaret Frances Davies, Bachelor of Science, psychology
• Elice Marie Genier, Bachelor of Science, cell, molecular and physical biology
• Carl Lorin Hardee, Bachelor of Arts, history
• Joshua Scott Jahnsen, Bachelor of Science, psychology
• Brittney Nicole LeCompte, Bachelor of Arts, psychology
• Matthew Phillip Lilly, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, management
• Amber Lyn LoMele, Bachelor of Arts, communication studies
• Erycka Laurene Spears, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, accounting
• Andrew Thomas Stockman, Bachelor of Science, cell, molecular and physical biology

 

Chowan inducts nine into criminal justice honor society

The Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society inducted nine new members into its national organization at Chowan University during a ceremony in Vaughan Auditorium on April 25.

Aaron Flanagan, a junior criminal justice law enforcement major from Suffolk, was among the honorees.

Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice, as well as Juris Doctorate students.

 

Chowan inducts 32 into social sciences honor society

Chowan University recently inducted 32 new members into the honor society Pi Gamma Mu, the international honor society in social sciences, during a ceremony on April 25 in Vaughan Auditorium.

Aaron Flanagan, a junior criminal justice law enforcement major from Suffolk, was among the honorees.

Pi Gamma Mu is the oldest honor society in the social sciences.

CNU dean’s list announced

The following 17 Suffolk students were named to the Dean’s List for spring 2016 at Christopher Newport University:

• Kelsie Allison, psychology major
• James Bowden, computer engineering major
• Katelyn Brown, economics major
• Brianna Cossu, English major
• Kristen Cossu, information systems major
• Margaret Davies, psychology major
• Shelby Dillingham, psychology major
• Kendall Duke, cell, molecular and physical biology major
• Chelsea Ellis, management major
• Ann Griffin, business – undeclared major
• Austin Heyman, cell, molecular and physical biology major
• Joseph Kirsh, economics major
• Matthew Lilly, management major
• Natalie Montgomery, chemistry major
• John Rector, communication studies major
• Eric Reed, computer science major
• Kyle Zimmermann, business – undeclared major

 

Suffolk student honored at Washington and Lee University

Henry Luzzatto, of Suffolk, a member of the class of 2018 at Washington and Lee University, earned dean’s list and honor roll status for the recently ended winter 2016 term.

Dean’s list is granted to those achieving at least a 3.4 grade point average, while the honor roll is for those with at least a 3.75.

 

Brown honored at Bob Jones

Hannah Brown, a senior exercise science major from Suffolk, was among about 470 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2016 President’s List. The President’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.

 

Holland graduates

Rachel Holland, of Suffolk, was among 1,100 candidates for graduation at Coastal Carolina University’s commencement ceremonies on May 6 and 7. Grand Strand businessman and civic leader Dennis L. Wade was the speaker for the event.

Holland graduated with a Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science.