Simmons Univ. dean’s list
BOSTON — The following local students were named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston: Liz Girard of Holden and Natalie Bergman of Sterling. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system.
St. Lawrence Univ. dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Liz Hart of Princeton has been named to St. Lawrence University’s dean’s list for achieving academic excellence during the fall 2022 semester. Hart is a member of the class of 2023 and is majoring in environmental studies-English. Hart attended Wachusett Regional High School.
To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must have completed at least four courses and have an academic average of 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale for the semester.
UDallas dean’s list
IRVING, Texas — More than 450 University of Dallas undergraduate students were named to the fall 2022 dean’s list for earning a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Local students named to the dean’s list are Elisabeth Brehany of Holden, Jonathan Forkey of Princeton, and Catherine Contonio of Sterling.
Silver receives degree
ATLANTA, Ga. — Michael Silver of Holden has earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Silver was among approximately 5,620 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute’s 263rd Commencement exercises Dec. 16-17, 2022, at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Dean College honor society
FRANKLIN — Dean College is pleased to announce that Theodore Benoit of Holden has been inducted into the Eta Sigma National Honor Society for their academic achievements.
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members
BATON ROUGE, La. — The following local students have been initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Jennifer Bateman of Rutland at University of Massachusetts and Kate Benoit of Rutland at Texas Tech University.
They are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States, its territories and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
Nichols College earns AACSB International business accreditation
DUDLEY — Nichols College has earned business accreditation by AACSB International. AACSB is the leading accrediting body for business degree programs globally. AACSB announced Nichols received the distinguished designation on February 21.
Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators and businesses worldwide.
“The Nichols College community is elated to receive the news of our AACSB accreditation and honored by this prestigious distinction, which highlights the outstanding work of our faculty and staff, as well as our campus-wide commitment to embrace greatness in all that we do,” said Nichols College President Glenn M. Sulmasy.
Sulmasy added a heartfelt thanks to the academic team that led Nichols College to the finish line, including Dan Borgia, Ph.D., provost; Mauri Pelto, Ph.D., associate provost; and Jean Beaupre, Ed.D., dean of the School of Business. “Their dedication to excellence is evident in the myriad contributions they make toward enriching and elevating the Nichols learning experience. Without them, this accreditation would not be possible.”
AACSB accreditation inspires new ways of thinking within business education globally. As a result, less than 6 percent of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation.
AACSB-accredited schools have undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community. During this multiyear path, schools focus on developing and implementing a plan that aligns with AACSB’s accreditation standards, ensuring that they have the resources, credentials and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education.
“AACSB accreditation recognizes the depth, breadth, relevance and rigor of our academic programs and assures students of the continued caliber of a Nichols education as we prepare them for their roles as global business leaders,” said Borgia.
“This journey has enriched the learning experiences of our students and built a stronger collaborative learning environment across campus. The AACSB community’s collaborative nature of building excellence in business education has supported our efforts,” said Pelto. “Each graduate today has a story of experiential learning opportunities to tell that has been key to career development. Beyond our campus, the support of the board and the alumni has made all this possible. I look forward to the next generation of ideas that will emerge to enhance experiential learning at Nichols College.”
“We are now part of a network of the best business schools around the globe. This prestigious accreditation is in recognition that we are in alignment with what AACSB is all about-excellence in teaching, research, curriculum and learner success, as well as a deep commitment to continuous improvement,” said Beaupre. “We are exceedingly proud of this collective accomplishment, and are excited about what this means for our students and our future.”
