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Laurel College Standouts: Cum Laude at JMU, Bryant University Dean's List

Notable accomplishments in higher education by Laurel natives and residents.

Below, find a roundup of the latest honors, degrees, and noteworthy accomplishments from Laurel-area students in higher education. Descriptions are courtesy of the institutions named and/or students' family members. 

Bryant University: Joseph Usher, a Sophomore in Marketing from Laurel, was named to the spring semester Dean's List at Bryant University.

Grove City College: Joshua Ruffa graduated from Grove City College on May 18, 2013. Joshua earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. Joshua is a 2007 graduate of Reservoir High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ruffa of Laurel.

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James Madison University: Laurel residents Brooke Nicole Romm, Brittany Rouiller, and Thomas Velich graduated from James Madison University during commencement exercises on May 4, 2013. Romm graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Hospitality/Tourism Mgt - BBA.

Romm and fellow Laurel resident Grant McDaniel made the president's list for the spring 2013 semester. Velich was named to the dean's list for the same term.

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Lawrence Technological University: Abdul Mateen Syed of Laurel graduated Saturday, May 11th at Lawrence Technological University's 81st Commencement Exercises.

Southwestern University: Jeanette Brown of Laurel has been named to the Dean's List at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, for the spring 2013 semester. To be selected, students must have at least a 3.6 grade point average on a 4.0 scale with at least 12 graded hours and be in good standing with the university.

University of New Hampshire: Joshua Swanson of Laurel has earned Highest Honors for the spring semester of the 2012-2013 academic year at the University of New Hampshire.

Villanova University: The following students graduated from Villanova University during a spring commencement ceremony, held on Sunday, May 19:

  • Mika Rhabb of Laurel earned a Bachelor of Arts
  • Nicholas Donohue, of Laurel earned a Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Pamela Hardy of Laurel earned a Master of Science in Human Resource Development


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