Here are college achievements by students from Greater Nashua:

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

These local students were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

FROM AMHERST: Amy Butenhof, Miranda Desrochers.

FROM BROOKLINE: Sean Flannery.

FROM HOLLIS: Tyler Cutler, Tyler Ellis.

FROM HUDSON: Gretchen Gamrat.

FROM MERRIMACK: Mackenzie Mcmahon.

FROM NASHUA: Linda Abukhalaf, Emily Weeks.

These local students received their degrees during midyear commencement ceremonies on Dec. 21, 2014, from Hofstra University.

FROM MERRIMACK: Jennifer Bull, BSED in fine arts education.

FROM NASHUA: Keegan Bedinger, BA in journalism.

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE

Keelin Arseneault, a biology major from Hollis, was named to the fall 2014 semester dean’s list at Holy Cross College in Worcester, Mass.

HOPE COLLEGE

Joy Hartman, of Merrimack, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Hope College in Holland, Mich.

ITHACA COLLEGE

These local students were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Ithaca (N.Y.) College.

FROM AMHERST: Lindsey Lack, an emerging media major.

FROM LITCHFIELD: Kyle Mun, a clinical health studies major; Ashley Gannon, a speech-language pathology and audiology major

FROM NASHUA: Kaitlyn Conmy, a clinical health studies major.

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

These local students were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.

FROM HOLLIS: Nicholas Patrick Barrett, a political science major.

FROM NASHUA: Casey Elizabeth Ragan, a junior modern foreign languages major.

KEENE STATE COLLEGE

Samantha Smith, of Merrimack, a sophomore student-athlete at Keene State College majoring in communication, was named to the Little East Conference Fall Academic All-Conference Team. To be named a Fall All-Academic awardee, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher through the 2014 spring semester and be at least a sophomore academically and athletically. The student-athlete must also be a full-time member of a varsity sport and be enrolled in its institution for a full academic year.

NAZARETH COLLEGE

Nicole Kabel, a junior nursing major from Hollis, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y.

PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Kelly Anne Schwanke, of Wilton, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Pensacola (Fla.) Christian College.

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

These local students were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I.

FROM BROOKLINE: Alicia Bourque, a history/secondary education major; Alicia Wilson, a marine biology major.

FROM HOLLIS: Kellie Scholefield, a criminal justice major.

FROM MERRIMACK: Christopher Busby, an accounting major; Julieann Lavoie, an anthropology/sociology major; Morgan Soucy, a media communication major.

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE

These local students were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Springfield (Mass.) College.

FROM BROOKLINE: Alyssa Kagenski, an applied exercise science major.

FROM HOLLIS: Heather Thyng, a rehabilitation and disability studies major.

FROM MILFORD: Dina Pitsas, a sports biology major.

FROM NASHUA: Nicole Fitzgibbons, an American studies major; Jennifer Gaudet, an athletic training major.

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE – MANCHESTER

Springfield College School of Human Services – Manchester has named Susan Ball of Merrimack to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2014 term.

SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY

McHale Perkins, of Hollis, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where he is majoring in psychology.

ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

These students are participating in the spring 2015 Study Abroad Program offered through St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y.

FROM HOLLIS: Christopher H. Hyde of Hollis, a junior majoring in government, is participating in the spring off-campus London Semester Program.

SUNY – OSWEGO

Felicia L. Anfuso of Milford completed her baccalaureate studies in English, summa cum laude in December 2014 at the State University of New York at Oswego and was recognized at the college’s Commencement. She was also named to the fall 2014 president’s list.

Eric M. Flagg, of Nashua, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at SUNY Oswego.

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL

These local students were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at UMass Lowell.

FROM AMHERST: Johanna Griffin, majoring in nursing; Frederick Hwang, majoring in electrical engineering.

FROM BROOKLINE: Evan Flaherty, majoring in business.

FROM HOLLIS: Alec Gervais, majoring in sound recording technology; Andrea Gregg, majoring in web design and development; James Keeley IV, majoring in sound recording technology; Zachary Nardone, majoring in sound recording technology; Bridget Sullivan, majoring in English.

FROM HUDSON: Stephen Bosjlie, majoring in exercise physiology; Taylor Boulia, majoring in psychology; Jessica Campaiola, majoring in exercise physiology; Joshua Canarelli, majoring in environmental science; Joshua Carter, majoring in business administration; Erik Celani, majoring in electrical engineering; Nicholas Crockford, majoring in exercise physiology; Andre D’Entremont, majoring in mechanical engineering; Erica Dillon, majoring in nursing; Kathryn Donovan, majoring in nursing; Jacob Drury, majoring in mechanical engineering technology; Paul Karanja, majoring in clinical laboratory sciences; Justine Kashulines, majoring in fine arts; Kevin Kauffman, majoring in criminal justice; Connor Kennedy, majoring in mathematics; Muhammed Khalid, majoring in computer engineering; Christopher Kleiner, majoring in sound recording technology; Cody Langlois, majoring in plastics engineering; Kirsten Lennox, majoring in peace and conflict studies; Fallyn Lenzi, majoring in music studies; Rachael Luszey, majoring in nursing; Lydia Lyman, majoring in liberal arts; Yehya Merhi, majoring in mechanical engineering; Adam Nardelli, majoring in exercise physiology; Donald Needham, majoring in mechanical engineering; Joseph O’Brien, majoring in political science; Alexander Pinzon, majoring in information technology; Jeremy Poulin, majoring in computer science; Mikayla Powlowsky, majoring in English; Nicole Quadros, majoring in nursing; Rebecca Scaer, majoring in electrical engineering; Semion Shestakov, majoring in English; Michael Sirvydas, majoring in computer engineering; Jacob Stevens, majoring in modern languages; Ryan Teague, majoring in clinical laboratory sciences; Jared Tinker, majoring in philosophy; Talbot Westhoff, majoring in electrical engineering.

FROM MASON: Emery Doucet, majoring in physics.

FROM MERRIMACK: Nicholas Bouressa, majoring in mechanical engineering; Katherine Brunelle, majoring in computer science; Dylan Choquette, majoring in criminal justice; Jeffrey Connell, majoring in chemical engineering; Kevin Cyr, majoring in exercise physiology; Joseph Dobrowolski, majoring in sound recording technology; Beau Gagne, majoring in information technology; Stephen Gosine, majoring in chemical engineering; Hallie Grose, majoring in music performance; Kanza Hasnain, majoring in biology; Omar Hasnain, majoring in chemical engineering; Joshua Scanlon, majoring in business administration.

FROM MILFORD: Nicholas Fulham, majoring in mechanical engineering; Connor Gosselin, majoring in exercise physiology; Mary Kriss, majoring in business administration; John McManus, majoring in music performance; Adam Soucy, majoring in music business; Taylor Steinbrecher, majoring in liberal arts; Melissa Vaillancourt, majoring in criminal justice.

FROM NASHUA: Rajia Abdelaziz, majoring in electrical engineering; Noruelis Adorno, majoring in psychology; Derrick Albrecht, majoring in exercise physiology; Danielle Arpin, majoring in English; Brian Ash, majoring in criminal justice; Katherine Bilodeau, majoring in exercise physiology; Brenden Bowen, majoring in physics; Jerrel Brown, majoring in exercise physiology; Krista Burrows, majoring in nursing; Leonardo Campus, majoring in information technology; Maria Castrillon, majoring in psychology; Aaron Choi, majoring in mechanical engineering; Kiara Cole, majoring in business administration; Derone Cora, majoring in political science; Katrina Desrosiers, majoring in English; Tyler Doveno, majoring in engineering; Dana Elliott, majoring in clinical laboratory sciences; Christina Fix, majoring in criminal justice; John Freeman, majoring in biology; Samantha Grigg, majoring in mathematics; Emily Houle, majoring in nursing; Joseph Hyatt, majoring in business administration; Ana Karina Lougee Rodriguez, majoring in English; Eunice Malenya, majoring in chemistry; Faith Mandravelis, majoring in mechanical engineering; Nicholas Marquis, majoring in exercise physiology; Aaron Martin, majoring in business administration; John Maw, majoring in mechanical engineering; Jennifer Mayer, majoring in fine arts; James McCutcheon, majoring in fine arts; Bridget Meehan, majoring in nursing; Matthew Melanson, majoring in chemistry; Tyler Merritt, majoring in chemistry; Christopher Moore, majoring in history; Sean Moriarty, majoring in music business; Alan O’Leary, majoring in criminal justice; Jacob Pollard, majoring in criminal justice; Erica Regan, majoring in exercise physiology; Ryan Robinson, majoring in business administration; Dominic Scarano, majoring in environmental science; Sarah Scully, majoring in chemical engineering; Jeremy Smith, majoring in criminal justice; Logan Strong, majoring in criminal justice; Emily Sullivan, majoring in psychology; David Tetreault, majoring in business administration; Lee Williams, majoring in civil engineering; Zachary Zalman, majoring in biology.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND

These local students were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at the University of New England in Biddeford/Portland, Maine.

FROM AMHERST: Sonya R. Cicci.

FROM LITCHFIELD: Heather L. Baron, Jeffrey M. Croteau, Christopher M. Francis, Rachel S. Jozitis, Mackenzie K. Marr, Ethan N. Wester.

FROM MERRIMACK: Jacqueline L. MacDermod, Nicole J. Mathewson, Jennifer M. Obecny, Kailey A. Perez, Alexandrea L Sauvan, Remy A. Watt, Allison M. Weiner.

FROM MILFORD: Kelsey M. Bailey.

UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES

Brad Driscoll, of Hudson, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, where he is a doctor of pharmacy student.

UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

Darby Joseph McGlone, of Hudson, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn.

WAGNER COLLEGE

These local students were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y.

FROM NASHUA: Joshua A. Darwish, Tavis K. Rzasa.

WALSH UNIVERSITY

Daria Blackman, of Litchfield, was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio.

WIDENER UNIVERSITY

Marc LaVine, of Nashua, a junior finance major at Widener University in Chester, Pa., recently spent the winter break studying in Spain. LaVine traveled to Spain through a Widener School of Business Administration honors course led by Dr. Mary Shoemaker, associate professor.

LaVine was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester.

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

These local students recently completed an intense, hands-on research project as part of Worcester (Mass.) Polytechnic Institute’s requirement to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue.

Jacob Mercier of Litchfield, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, completed his project in South Africa, titled “Empowerment Through Improving Facilities in Sizakuyenza.”

Benjamin Rogers of Merrimack, a junior majoring in electrical and computer engineering, completed his project in Nantucket, Mass. titled “Redeveloping the Airport Website.”

Matthew Lesonsky of Merrimack, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering completed his project in Washington, D.C. titled “Assessing Concussion Potential in Youth Sports for the CPSC.”

Kathleen Correia of Merrimack, a junior majoring in biomedical engineering completed her project in Australia. The project was titled “Solution to Decrease Food Insecurity in Fawkner, Austraila.”

These local local residents were named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

FROM AMHERST: Nicholas Kepka Calvatti, a senior majoring in management engineering.

FROM BROOKLINE: Alexander Kasparek, a first year student majoring in computer science.

FROM HUDSON: Brittney Lambert, a first year student majoring in biology and biotechnology; Amanda Weis, a senior majoring in management information systems.

FROM MERRIMACK: Tyler Golemo, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering; Kathleen Correia; a junior majoring in biomedical engineering; Matthew Lesonsky, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering; Perry Franklin, a junior majoring in robotics engineering; Elise St. Laurent, a senior majoring in chemical engineering.

FROM NASHUA: Zachary Peters, a sophomore majoring in mathematical sciences; Meghan Trahan, a sophomore majoring in environmental engineering; Kunal Shah, a first year student majoring in computer science; John Potter, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering; Atieh Sadraei, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering; Emma Healey, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

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