Gregory earns Colby degree

Abby M. Gregory, of Warwick, was one of 462 seniors who graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, May 26, 2019. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree at the College's 198th Commencement. Gregory, who majored in biology, attended Toll Gate High School.

David E. Kelley, creator of critically acclaimed shows Ally McBeal and Big Little Lies, spoke to a crowd of more than 3,000. He urged Colby College graduates to reject a career that is "not so terrible" and instead pursue what will make them truly fulfilled.

Ye earns bachelor’s degree

Julie Ye, of Warwick, graduated from the University of San Diego on May 26. Ye earned a bachelor's degree in marketing.

The University of San Diego sets the standard for an engaged, contemporary Catholic university where innovative change makers confront humanity's urgent challenges.

Charleson earns honors

Cranston resident, Christian F. Charleson, has been named to Clemson University dean's list. Area residents take Lasell honors

Lasell College has announced students named to the Dean's List for their academic accomplishments in the Spring 2019 semester. Five Cranston residents have been named to the Dean’s List. They are: David Anthony, Rebecca Glick, Matthew Long, Teresa Lee, and Zachary Ramsey. Also earning honors is

Alexandra Winsor of Warwick.

Maron on dean’s list

Mackenzie Maron, of Johnston, a Secondary Education and History major at Lasell College, was named to the spring 2019 dean's list. Maron achieved a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher with at least 12 completed credits to merit this accomplishment.

Antoch earns Dean honors

Dean College recently announced that Bryce Antoch, of Cranston, has earned a place on the President's List for the Spring 2019 semester.

Byrnes on dean’s list

Emily Brynes, of Warwick has been named to the Spring 2019 dean's list at The College of Saint Rose.

On internship

Jacob McCollough, of Johnston, is completing Colby-Sawyer's internship requirement this summer with Pappas Physical and Hand Therapy in North Providence. McCollough is majoring in exercise science and is a member of the class of 2020.

Does summer research

Mary Greenwell, of Warwick, an up-and-coming political science student at Eastern Connecticut State University was selected to participate in a Summer Research Institute (SRI) from May 20-24.

"My research topic concerned what causes the divide in attitudes about environmental policies,” said Greenwell. "However, it's still a struggle to pass policies that are both sufficient enough to have an impact on the amount of damage being done."