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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete Intensive Research Projects

WORCESTER, MA (05/24/2023)-- All students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are required to complete a senior thesis as part of the university's distinctive project-based educational experience called the Major Qualifying Project (MQP), one that is usually team-based and often focuses on very specific issues or needs of an organization that has partnered with the university to sponsor the student's work.

In addition to providing tangible work experience that proves valuable to employers, MQPs often lead to publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at regional and national conferences, patents, and entrepreneurial ventures. Others become useful innovations and products for their corporate sponsors.

Prior to their MQP, students complete an Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP), usually in their junior year, with a team of other students across disciplines; the projects may or may not relate to the students' fields of study and are sponsored by organizations across the globe to give students real-world experience addressing problems that lie at the intersection of science and society. Approximately 85% of WPI students complete a project at one of the university's 50+ off-campus project centers located in more than 30 countries around the world.

The following students completed their MQP:

Jacob Mitchell of Swedesboro, New Jersey, majoring in Aerospace Engineering, class of 2023 completed the project titled Mitigating Boil-Off in Cryogenic Spacecraft Propellant Tanks

Anwar Hughes-Crawford of Burlington, New Jersey, majoring in Aerospace Engineering, class of 2023 completed the project titled Micro-Aircraft Design for 2023 AIAA DBF Competition

Gabrielle Healey of Voorhees, New Jersey, majoring in Biomedical Engineering, class of 2023 completed the project titled Neuroblastoma on a Chip: Groundwork for Fluidic Tumor Models

Marc Voorhees of Medford, New Jersey, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, class of 2023 completed the project titled Improved Actuation System for an Artificial Tongue Prostesis

McDaniel College Awards Bachelor's Degrees, as well as Academic, Activity and Leadership Awards

WESTMINSTER, MD (05/24/2023)-- McDaniel College awarded a total of 368 bachelor's degrees during the 153rd undergraduate Commencement on May 20. Select graduating seniors also received academic, activity and leadership awards at the Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation on May 19.

Students included:

Nicholas Lee Razze of Pitman (08071) who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology .

At the Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation on May 19, Razze was the recipient of The Steve Robert Wilson Memorial Award for the senior with the most outstanding record in track and field.

Anthony Joseph Razze of Pitman (08071) who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Accounting Economics .

At the Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation on May 19, Razze was the recipient of The Charles W. Havens Award to the student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics and has shown the attributes of charity, altruism, benevolence, and a humane and compassionate concern for others.

McDaniel College awarded a total of 649 master's and bachelor's degrees during the college's 153rd Commencement on May 20. Commencement speaker for the undergraduate ceremony was legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author Bob Woodward. The 368 bachelor's degree recipients hailed from 21 states, plus the District of Columbia, and 10 countries.

Academic honors given at graduation include summa cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.9 or higher, magna cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.70 to 3.89 and cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to 3.69.

Alvernia Occupational Therapy Students Raise Nearly $1200 for West Reading Disaster Recovery

READING, PA (05/24/2023)-- Alvernia University Occupational Therapy students in Dr. Gregory Chown's OT 526 class raised nearly $1200 for the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund created by Berks County Community Foundation in partnership with United Way of Berks County following the explosion of the R.M. Palmer factory in West Reading, Pa. earlier this year. The class included the following students:

Morgan Krwawicz of Voorhees, N.J. (08043)

Nikolas Decina of Mount Royal, NJ (08061)

Elizabeth Danovich of Sewell, NJ (08080)

Nearly 700 York College of Pennsylvania Students Graduate on May 13

YORK, PA (05/23/2023)-- Retiring President Pamela Gunter-Smith delivered her final commencement remarks to York College's Class of 2023 on May 13. Nearly 700 graduates - earning associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees - were recognized during the ceremony.

Reagan Riley Licata of Cape May Court House (08210), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public History

Taylor V Plye of Westampton (08060), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Healthcare Administration

Morrissey Karen Walsh of Audubon (08106), earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications

John Michael Kennevan of Shamong (08088), earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Zachary John Brida of Shamong (08088), earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration

Zachary M Campo of Woodbury (08096), earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Operations Management

Danielle Suzette Cassel of Cape May (08204), earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Leadership

Grace A Nicosia of Chesterfield (08515), earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics

Michael Robert Tibbetts of Oaklyn (08107), earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education

Samantha Lynn Foreman of Delanco (08075), earned a Master of Education degree

Students named to Dean's List at Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (05/24/2023)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester at Grove City College. Students eligible for the Dean's List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean's List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean's List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0.

Trinity Blank of Somerdale (08083)

Raina Boykin of Lindenwold (08021)

Kyle Ebiri of Medford (08055)

Olivia Falasca of Haddon Heights (08035)

Isabella Hill of Vineland (08361)

Connor Maguire of Medford (08055)

Joshua Maguire of Medford (08055)

Karis Mall of Cherry Hill (08003)

Margie Monroe of Galloway (08205)

Jessica Pratt of Mount Laurel (08054)

Joshua Rodriguez of Bridgeton (08302)