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Week of January 15 to January 22, 2026

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Assumption Students Named to Fall 2025 University's Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (01/14/2026)-- Assumption University has announced those who have been named to the University's Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester. Students named to the Dean's List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on this prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and spring semesters.

Kaitlyn Doyle of Winchendon has been named to the Dean's List.

"Earning the right to be named to the Assumption University's Dean's List is an extraordinary accomplishment and we congratulate those students who demonstrated exemplary academic excellence this semester," said Assumption University President Greg Weiner, Ph.D. "These students have demonstrated a deep commitment to the pursuit of truth in the company of friends that lies at the heart of the Catholic liberal education Assumption provides."

About Assumption University
Assumption University, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, is a premier New England university for high-quality education, integrating career preparation and education of the whole person, drawing upon the best in the rich and centuries-long tradition of Catholic higher education. Assumption's graduates are known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. The University offers 37 majors and 49 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing, professional studies, and other areas, as well as graduate degrees and professional credentials. For more information about Assumption University, please visit assumption.edu or follow us @AssumptionUMA.



Timothy Dortch Named to The College of Charleston Fall 2025 Dean's List

CHARLESTON, SC (01/15/2026)-- Timothy Dortch, of Winchendon, was named to the College of Charleston Fall 2025 Dean's List. Dortch is majoring in Finance.

To qualify for the Dean's List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.500 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation's top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. Its beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities, cutting-edge programs and accessible faculty, attracts students from across the U.S. and around the world.



Mount Wachusett Community College President's, Dean's, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for Fall 2025 Semester

GARDNER, MA--January 13, 2026--Mount Wachusett Community College is pleased to announce our President's, Dean's, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for the fall 2025 semester. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 semester hours are eligible for the President's and Dean's lists. The Dean's List requires a 3.30 to 3.99 grade point average while the President's List requires a 4.0 grade point average. Part-time students who have earned between 6 and 11.5 semester hours and who have attained a grade point average of 4.0 and have received no incomplete grades are honored with placement on the Distinction List, while those who attain a grade point average between 3.3 and 3.99 are honored as Excellence List members.

The following Winchendon students were named to the lists.

President's List
Amanda Barbaro
Zakk Capitao
Michelle Gelpi-Balthazar
Nicole Martin
Emilia Ramos
Caiyan Shivo
Danielle Sroczynski
Joslynn Vautour
Brie Voorheis

Dean's List
Kim Andrade
Susan Basso
Mason Decker
Caroline Ducharme
Karina Gonzalez
Alex Lafrennie
Jayden Lindsay
Mai Marion
Nicholas Martin
Jae Mucci
Matthew Spivey
Jackie Toth
Connor Tribou
Abigail Trick
Arie Voorheis
Jameson Williams

Distinction List
Rob Bushay
Wyatt Cardarelli
Valerie Carvill
Nicole Chagnon
Taesha Contois
Brian Dean
Justin Edwards
Jimi Fucile
Elsa Guerra
Timothy Haas
Megan Houle
Nicholas Macallister
John Maloney
Elaine Maloney
Amanda Maylin
Kaley Morse
Sarah Nikander
Hannah Raimon
Kim Rasmuson
Liam Storer
Lissa Tonet
Melissa Tousignant
Brooke Zabik

Excellence List
David Balech
Kaleb Beasley
Gian Paul Cruz Castro
Chris Cyganiewicz
Starr Desmond
Ben Digman
Matthew Ducharme
Amanda Duval
Devyn Fitch
Amanda Fitzgerald
Sierra Fleming
Kayce Gemme
Lexie Gilbert
Destiny Grimes-Walker
Christina Gula
Ava Hausrath
Jessica Higbee
Leylah Jean Francois
Justin Kenyon
Jillian LaBarge
Courtney Lively
Nicholas McAuliffe
Jess Mcgrath
Cody Moccia
Donald Montour
Heather Morrow
Brenda Patriquin
Steven Pavlosky
Neffy Pereira
Patricia Rogers
Aly Suzzi
Meghan Thayer
Javier Turner Ingham
Halee Valliere