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Branford Students Graduate From Quinnipiac University

Graduates were urged to aim high and persevere to achieve success.

 

The Class of 2012 might be entering a tough economy and an uncertain world, but the two speakers at Quinnipiac University's 81st Commencement ceremonies encouraged graduates to aim high and persevere to achieve success.

"Dream big, worthy dreams, and don't get discouraged by rejection," said Stephen A. Schwarzman, CEO and founder of Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager. He delivered the commencement address at the first of two ceremonies held May 20 on the University Quadrangle.

Schwarzman addressed graduates in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Business. Nancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, delivered the address at an afternoon ceremony for graduates in the Schools of Communications, Health Sciences and Nursing.

Quinnipiac awarded a total of 1,410 degrees, the university's largest graduating class. It included the School of Nursing's first graduates.

Quinnipiac also awarded honorary degrees to Schwarzman, Brinker and Dick Robinson, founder and chairman of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and president of the Robinson Media Group.

In a speech laced with humor and advice from his own career climb, Schwarzman encouraged graduates to aim for high goals.

"If we had aimed low and succeeded, we would have missed our moment," said Schwarzman, who aimed to raise $1 billion in capital and now has a company that manages $190 billion. "Success at an easily attainable goal is really a failure to set a high enough one."

Schwarzman also advised the graduates to continue to learn and ask questions; to start an enterprise such as a charity or business; to maintain their confidence; and to avoid settling for a job they don't want, even in this tough job market. "Your work, if you intend to be successful at it, becomes a major part of your life," he explained. "Don't let it choose you; you have to choose it."

Brinker shared her own experiences and the obstacles she faced building the largest network of breast cancer survivors and activists. Her passion to find a cure for breast cancer began as a promise to her sister who lost her life to the deadly disease.

"Difficulties are a sign that you're on a path of consequence," she said.

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Branford Graduates: Jonathan L. Canestri, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Arianna B. Coulter, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kira Gargano, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies;  Taylor N. Gargano, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Aimee L. Mahon, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Samantha A. Mihok, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management and John M. Steinberg, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Other Connecticut Graduates

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Ansonia: Jessica L. Goggi, Bachelor of Arts in English; Ramon Sanchez, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Ugur Temel, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Jennifer I. Umeugo, Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Avon: Samira Moosavi, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Beacon Falls: Kyle J. Brennan, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Bethany: Robert J. Gagne, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media; Danielle C. Ullrich, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Bethel: Michaela Benova, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Callie E. Cazlan, Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology; Kellie M. Sieban, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media; Lindsay M. Walker, Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

Bloomfield: LaShawn L. Bushay, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media   

Bozrah: Kurt Young, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Bridgeport: Jameson A. Cherilus, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Shanshan He, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies; Erica C. Khan, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Cindy    Ricot, Bachelor of Arts in English and Andrea K. St. Jacques    Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Bristol: Riki E. Bradley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Elizabeth H. Helming, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Stephanie Scionti, Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Erin E. Trotman, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Broad Brook: Katie Petersen, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Burlington: Kevin M. Nestico, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.

Canton: Sarah L. McGarry, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Cheshire: Jennifer G. Andreozzi, Bachelor of Arts in History; Julie A. Baird, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; John A. Baker, Bachelor of Science in    Management; Samantha David, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; William J. Dooley, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Daniel M. Ells, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies; Peter J. Foti, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; Patrick B. Gleeton, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Lindsey E. Hallen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Linda Jamele, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership; David McDonald, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations;
Kevin Morgan, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations; Jillian P. Moruzzi, Bachelor of Arts in English; Alex D. Myjak, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management; Durval Pereira, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies; Brittany F. Splain, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Thomas Valentino, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management and Stephanie L. Whinfield, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Clinton: Vanessa K. Baez, Bachelor of Science in International Business and    Bachelor of Science in Finance; Heather R. Trabal, Bachelor of Science in    Biology and Kristin A. Tucker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Colchester: Stephanie Foss, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Melissa A. Gaines, Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Digital Design.

Colebrook: Mary M. Nelligan, Bachelor of Arts in English.

Columbia: Travis Moran, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Danbury: Jonathan S. Mucha, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bryan D. Randall, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Derby: Jessica Barrett, Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology; Sean M. Kelleher, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Sophie Pierre-Louis, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies.

Durham: Joel I. Camassar, Bachelor of Science in Advertising; Rachel E. Clarke, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Kayla R. Thrall, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

East Granby: Monica E. Miramontes, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics.

East Haven: Lisa V. Asasouk, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Marissa L. Buonocore, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Brittany A. Kammerer, Bachelor of Arts in Theater; Christina N. Notarino, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Sean M. O'Brien, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Salvatore Salemme, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Amanda L. Sullivan, Bachelor of Science in Management and Matthew E. Tarducci, Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

East Lyme: Megan C. Kane, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Pamela R. Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging.

Easton: Ryan T. Walker, Bachelor of Arts in History and Bachelor of Arts Independent Major and Ryan T. Walker, Bachelor of Arts in History.

Ellington: Matthew L. Palozej, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies.

Enfield: Gabriel Bowen, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems; Kyle T. Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Brian S. Meyers, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Fairfield: Brittany P. Capozziello, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Colleen M. Ellis, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media; Jane G. McGoldrick, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Oznur Parlakkilic, Bachelor of Arts in History; Craig M. Roland, Bachelor of Science in Management and Richard J. Scinto, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Farmington: Kevin S. Sisti, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.

Glastonbury: Amanda M. Carey, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; Nicole A.    Francis, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Jessica M.Prior, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Granby: Christopher C. Eckhardt, Bachelor of Science in Management.

Greenwich: Ryan J. Curcuruto, Bachelor of Science in International Business.

Groton: Christina M. Sanchez, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging.

Guilford: Stephen W. Bushnell, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Alyssa N. Gilbert, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies; Nicole E. Maiorino, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Daniel J. Mauriello    , Bachelor of Science in Accounting;  Peter W. Schulte, Bachelor of Science in Management; Christopher G. Terwilliger, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies and Barbara J. Yost, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Hamden: Jonathan M. Bozzuto, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Matthew R. Cavanaugh, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Andres Cordido, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management; Nick D'Ambrosia    , Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies; Amy Danaher, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Kimberly A. Davis, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Bethany A. Dymarczyk, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics; Alyssa J. Forsythe, Bachelor of Arts in Social Services; Ethan S. Gnepp, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Jessica L. Hardman, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology;  Kristin H. Higgins, Bachelor of Arts in English; Dayna B. Kasprzycki, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management; Grace A. Lepis, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies; Michelle E. Mach, Bachelor of Arts in English; Elizabeth Mah, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Michael J. Miller, Bachelor of Science in Management and Bachelor of Science in Finance; Harry E. Needham, Bachelor of Arts in History; Ryan A. Palmer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jenny K. Pretty, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kimberly M. Severino, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Brian J. Sheridan, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine; Whitney J. Steck, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jebish Tuladhar, Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Digital Design; Jebish Tuladhar, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Nicole L. Vece, Bachelor of Arts in    Journalism; Megan O. Wagner, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Julie A. Whitman, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Hilary K. Whittle, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Jennifer R. Zammataro, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Harwinton: Deanna N. Maytas, Bachelor of Arts in English.

Higganum: Rebecca L. Cashman, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Kensington: Diana R. Boryczewski, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Kristen M. Kusek, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
 

Killingworth: Ignatius M. Armenia, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Kelsey A. Buttendorf, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Hannah Donadio, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and Ashley V. Smith, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Litchfield: Caitlin A. Fay, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Kyle T. Shuhi, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Lyme: Hannah Koch, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.

Madison: Brigida A. LoMonaco, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies; Neil Mammele, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Joseph R. Paquette, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Kathryn R. Ruggiero, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Manchester: Grace Boafowaa, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ruekia N. Serrano, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Gerald R. Slawinski, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences.   

Mansfield: Sara C. Reynolds, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Kirstie A. Viens, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Marlborough: Angela R. Colantonio, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Meriden: Yael M. Calle, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Melissa A. Fazzolari, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Marisa Hunter Mingrino, Bachelor of Arts in Communications; Alex R. Pelegano, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice; Jasmine M. Rosado, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Ariel L. Scalise, Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Daniel V. Scott, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Nordia S. West, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Middletown: Elsy N. Benitez-Vargas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Douglas C. Campbell, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Dev Hari K. Khalsa, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brendan M. Nicholson, Bachelor of Science in    Management; Samantha L. Nunes, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Anthony L. Puorro, Bachelor of Science in Management.   

Milford: Jessica L. Amenda, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; Melissa A. Dowers, Bachelor of Science in health and science studies; Gabriel L. Guerino, Bachelor of Science in Management; Ashley L. Lucas, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Jennifer B. Lydiksen, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Geri L.    Malaney, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging; Christopher R. Nugent, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and James A. Penna, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media.

Monroe: Nicholas B. Attard, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Economics and Lisa A. Bauer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing    ; Edward W. Emerson, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media; Maria J. Pertesis, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Patrick G. Rossomando, Bachelor of Science in Management and Ryan G. Rossomando, Bachelor of Science in Finance.

Naugatuck: Farah A. Kassem, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and Michael T. Santos, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

New Canaan: Kyle P. Rafalski; Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media

New Fairfield: Candace N. Galante, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Jessica A. Mendizabal, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging.

New Haven: Nailah A. Abdul- Rahman, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Zachary O. Boroson, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Ashley Branham, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations; Charles A. Carrozza, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems; Charlene I. Cintron, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; George M. Cofrancesco, Bachelor of Science in International Business; Ingrid Colon, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Maria Dela Cueva, Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies; Katherine F. Diaz, Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Digital Design; Jemal Durdygulyyeva, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science;
Chava P. Freund, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Susannah Frew, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics; Sherona Godfrey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Stephanie R. Goodman, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Shunhong Guan, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Dana M. Judd, Bachelor of Arts in Health and Science Studies; Lauren M. Meigh, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; John P. Modderno, Bachelor of Science in Finance; Destiny R. Roldan, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Stephanie D. Slater, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; John A. Stone, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Barbara J. Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Tishia M. Vendetto, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Kelsey A. Zwang, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

New Milford: Tiffany J. Garrison, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Christopher Leary, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Matthew M. Lukovsky, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Newington: Joy Camille D. Cielo, Bachelor of Arts in Social Services; Alexandra P. Cleary, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; Antonella Pagani, Bachelor of Science in Management; Jaime E. Seligmann, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Christopher A. Stewart, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging.

Newtown: Sydney L. Russell, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Niantic: Katie Bosse, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and  Daniel J. Mascaro,    Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Noank: Richard M. Battista, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Norfolk: Nicholas J. O'Brien, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

North Branford: David E. Bernardo, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; John L. Lecardo, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Lauren A. Tropiano, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

North Haven: Brittney J. Berrios, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Timothy J. Binkoski, Bachelor of Arts in History; Brett T. Bradanini, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Mathew Buono, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems; Gai L. Doran, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership; Maria A. Fiondella, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kayla N. Garriott, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Marc C. Heinig, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Jessica T. Hoang, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Stephen P. Middagh, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging; Helga Nahofti, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Bradley D. O'Connor, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media; Rati Patel, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Bertha N. Sicha, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and  Iryna Volosianko, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Northfield: Colleen E. Lasky, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Robert J. Tutolo, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Northford: Shelby L. Pierson, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine and Brianna C. Viglione, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Norwalk: Gregory D. Burnett, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; David Flynn, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Bianca S. Vuoso, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Norwich: Rebecca L. Marien, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Old Greenwich: Alessandra N. Screnci, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Michael Screnci, Bachelor of Science in Finance.

Old Lyme: Michelle E. Kane, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies. 

Old Saybrook: Alex J. Fiorentino, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.

Orange: Christopher C. Migani, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice; Vimin K. Nanavati, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Bryan H. Rauch, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management; Kathleen Renzoni, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Marc A. Sandella, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Frank A. Zodl, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging.

Oxford: Melanie M. Haversat, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Megan C. McKirryher, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Kimberly Wells, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Plantsville: Ciara M. Brown, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; Alexandra A. Eddins, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; David E. Lyon, Bachelor of Science in Management and Hayley W. Shaw, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Pomfret Center: Adam R. Boucher, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Portland: Carrie A. Dickinson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jaclyn A. Ellsworth, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Andrew E. Keser, Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Digital Design; Katie A. Kobylarz, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Sarah E. Lapin, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Samantha M. Realejo, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Prospect: Michelle Damico, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Tara McMahon, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Stephanie Rodrigues, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Quaker Hill: Kathryn E. Lanzarotto, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Redding: Natalie M. Ho-Yen, Bachelor of Arts in Social Services; Jessica M. Seewald, Bachelor of Arts in English and Mara R. Yamnicky, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.

Ridgefield: Anna M. Barczak, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Holly DeBartolo, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Bradley R. DePrima, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media; Matthew E. Gill, Bachelor of Science in    Marketing; Natalie L. Huzar, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Matthew Walsh, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Riverside: Alyse M. Mahood, Bachelor of Arts in English; Joseph L. Poletsky, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine and Katharine V. Warner, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.

Rocky Hill: Margaret L. Glynn, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Rachael R.    Lathrop,Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Sandy Hook: Kerri L. Dolan, Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Rachel Sliker, Bachelor of Science in Economics.

Seymour: Thomas Chaber, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Jakob T. Lavranchuk, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Stephanie M. Thorpe, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Sharon: Siena R. Chevalier, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Shelton: Stacey Farrell, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Bryan A. Fix, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Alexander J. Lipka, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging; Nicole R. Misencik, Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Digital Design; Daniel F. Noccioli, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences; Robert J. Roller, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine; Kyle J. Thompson, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and  Mark E. Turczak, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.

Simsbury: Elijah Jendrasko, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Jillian Kelley, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and Daniel A. Sacher, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

South Windsor: Katherine E. Beam, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Gianna M. DeMonte, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Kimberly A. Dundon, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Southbury: Christopher T. Mansfield, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Arts in History and Sean M. Ramsey, Bachelor of Arts in English.

Southington: Kathryn M. Grabowski, Bachelor of Science  inNursing; Meaghan E. Little, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Kristen M. Ludecke, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Danielle M. Pilloise, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Anna K. Schroeder, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Julie M. Stolz, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Kelsie A. Straub, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and Amanda J. Wishart, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Stamford: Melissa R. Berkoff, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Suzanne E. DeVita, Bachelor of Arts in Communications; Alexa J. Griffin, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Steven Jean-Paul, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Julia A. Jennings, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; John Midy, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Andrew D. Richardson, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Geraldine Toussaint, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Furtuna Velaj, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Allison C. Young, Bachelor of Science in International Business.

Stratford: Meghan M. Gill, Bachelor of Arts in English; Nicole E. Kates,    Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Lauren M. Therien, Bachelor of Science in    Nursing and Mark W. Yaworowski, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Terryville: Zachary Godbout, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Heather    Romano, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Natasha Schenk, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Chelsea D. Smith, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Tolland: Ashley C. Adams, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Torrington: Samantha E. Bierce, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Alex J. Ciccarelli-Rosa, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Daniel Hanusch, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and  Elizabeth Suarez, Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

Trumbull: Julia D. Ciambriello, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Christian J. D'Ascanio, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management; Gina M. Gasparrini, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Trey A. Kaufmann, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Xhoela Kovaci, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences; Regina C. Kulacz, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Carla M. Marini, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Kimberly A. Scott, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies.   

Vernon: Samantha M. Harris, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Wallingford: John M. Acampora, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Jody M. Brint, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Kelsey L. Bukowski, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Ashley M. Cunha,    Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alicia L. Espinal, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Brianna C. Flanagan, Bachelor of Arts in Social Services; Erica Frank, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Vanessa Giraldo, Bachelor of Science in Marketing;  Eric T. Grabowski, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Bachelor of Science in  Economics; Frank Hegedus, Bachelor of Science in Economics; Rebecca F. Kahn, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies;
Julian M. Knowlton, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media; Jennifer Kostas, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Lauren F. Melillo, Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Digital Design; Joseph J. Milici, Bachelor of Science in Marketing;  Conor M. Murphy, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Lindsay Musgrove, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Kyle Nisson, Bachelor of Arts in    Criminal Justice; John T. Palma, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Matthew M. Peculis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Matthew R. Pereira; Bachelor of Arts in  Film, Video and Interactive Media; Kyla Peters, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Leandro F. Reis, Bachelor of Science in International Business and Bachelor of Science in Finance; Nicholas Rivera, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies; Meaghan R. Rubertone, Bachelor of Arts in Social Services;
Michelle L. Smith, Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Kristina L. Vine, Bachelor of Science in Management; Melissa  Wong, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and Mei Li Yu, Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Waterbury: Jaime J. Antunes, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging; Christine M. Biolo, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Anne C. Brand, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems; Andrea L. DiNino, Bachelor of Arts in  Journalism; Valerie L. Francisco, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Valerie L. Francisco, Bachelor of Arts in History.

Waterford: Michael A. Platz, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and Danica L. Sanders, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Watertown: Nicole A. Carnemolla, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Jessica M. Charland, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging and Brianna L. Guerrera, Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies.

West Hartford: Matthew G. Casale, Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging.

West Haven: Alisha M. Curzi, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Frederick Hoxsie, Bachelor of Arts in Communications; Barry Noyes-Lloyd, Bachelor of Science in Management; Sriram Ramanan, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Adam W. Saunders, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Brooke E. Zaffino, Bachelor of Arts in Social Services.

West Redding: Jordan A. Sherman, Bachelor of Arts in English.

Westbrook: Joseph M. Avena, Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Interactive Media; Avery E. David, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Matthew L. Dean, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Westport: Christina T. Lindahl, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Joseph R. Sikorski, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Paige K. Smith, Bachelor of Arts in Communications.   

Wethersfield: Kelsey L. McDonald, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Scott M. Perez, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.

Wilton: Kyle Shouvlin, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

Windsor: Jodi L. Myers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Matthew Reynolds, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and Tashell O. Thompson, Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Digital Design.

Windsor Locks: Marcia Farahani, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Winsted: Samantha R. LeVasseur, Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Wolcott: Christa Anderson, Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies; Ashley M. Babon, Bachelor of Arts in  Criminal Justice; Nicholas A. DiBattista, Bachelor of Science in Accounting;  Brittney A. Migacz, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Alec Varcas, Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Woodbridge: Joyce V. Chan, Bachelor of Science in International Business; Frank P. Cirillo, Bachelor of Science in  Accounting; Katherine H. Cleman    , Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and  Katherine E. Vuolo, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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